News for Metro Atlanta and Region

3 metro Atlanta students killed in Florida spring break crash identified
The water tower in Cumming will be lit in the school colors of Horizon Christian Academy, where the four teens involved in the crash were students.

UGA student dies in hiking accident
A hiking accident in Connecticut claimed the life of a 23-year-old student scheduled to graduate from the University of Georgia next month.
Bills awaiting Kemp’s approval could impact protests, police, religious services
During Georgia’s 2026 legislative session, criminal justice and law enforcement measures emerged that could soon become law. Here’s what you need to know.

Hyundai battery plant in Georgia reportedly set to open months after ICE raid
The battery factory is a joint operation between the Korean carmaker and Korean battery giant LG.
2h agoTrump endorses Republican front-runners in Georgia races for U.S. House
President Donald Trump has endorsed Jim Kingston and Houston Gaines in the Republican primaries for two open congressional seats in Georgia.

JD Vance in Georgia criticizes pope, says Iran should ‘join world economy’
Vice president speaks at Turning Point USA event in Athens; Erika Kirk skips the event after reportedly facing unspecified ‘threats.’

Man accused in DeKalb shooting spree had convictions in Savannah, California
The family of one victim, who was walking her dog early Monday when she was fatally shot and stabbed, is now searching for her pet.
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FBI releases new details about Offset shooting, requests public’s help
The Atlanta rapper was shot after being assaulted outside a Florida casino April 6, agency says.

Are we being watched? Dunwoody approves controversial Flock contract.
Flock’s cameras and 911 software have been a game-changer for tracking and capturing suspects. But critics have privacy and data concerns.
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Coca-Cola’s new CEO names key exec as he shuffles leadership team
Coca-Cola’s leadership team continues to morph under new CEO Henrique Braun, who took charge in late March.

Buford Highway closed between Duluth and Suwanee for water main repair
“The repair work is expected to last into the evening with minimal impact to water service in the area,” Gwinnett County said in an email.

Ex-exec pleads not guilty to theft from High Museum of Art
Brady Lum, the museum’s former chief operating officer accused of using $600,000 for personal expenses, was granted a $10,000 bond.

Police credit cameras, tech in catching suspect after shootings left two dead
Brookhaven Police Chief Brandon Gurley credited the city’s investments in technology and interagency partnerships among law enforcement.
Metro Atlanta pre-K waitlists push school systems to expand early learning
Hundreds of families wait for spots in public pre-K classrooms in Atlanta, DeKalb and Fulton counties.
Retired judge’s rock star era helps him resolve legal cases
In his band's glory days, retired judge Clay Fuller played around 200 shows a year on tours with the likes of Dave Matthews Band, Widespread Panic and Hootie & the Blowfish.

Police searching for suspect after woman shot, stabbed to death in DeKalb
DeKalb police were called about a shooting on Battle Forrest Drive early Monday morning.
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A fast-growing revenue stream to watch at Delta Air Lines doesn’t have to do with Sky Clubs, new routes or more airplane seats. It has to do with maintenance.

Teen charged in fatal shooting of 12-year-old boy at southeast Atlanta home
Police arrested a 14-year-old in the deadly shooting of a younger boy Saturday afternoon at an Atlanta home.

Data centers in space? This Georgia startup says it’s not science fiction.
Atomic-6, a metro Atlanta aerospace and defense startup, launched an online storefront Monday called “ODC.space“ where it advertises orbital data centers.






