News for Metro Atlanta and Region
North Georgia starts to dry out after storm downs trees, floods roads
North Georgia will see a drier start to the weekend after the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur disrupted World Cup events, downed trees, cut power and flooded roads.

Convicted felon charged in pregnant woman’s killing in DeKalb, police say
A man, previously convicted of manslaughter, is now accused of fatally shooting a pregnant woman through her window as she slept in her DeKalb County home, officials said.

I-285 South reopens after wreck, fire involving semi hauling boxes
A large wreck shut down parts of I-285 southbound in DeKalb County for hours Tuesday, authorities say.

MARTA stabbing suspect may face death penalty in federal case
A man accused of fatally stabbing a 66-year-old woman on a MARTA train has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge that carries the death penalty.
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U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and U.S. Rep. Mike Collins started the attacks immediately after learning they will face each other in November's general election.
Georgia Republicans move to keep touchscreen voting to head off election mess
The Georgia Senate on Saturday passed a measure delaying a law that would do away with counting ballots using QR codes.

MARTA stabbing suspect may face death penalty in federal case
A man accused of fatally stabbing a 66-year-old woman on a MARTA train has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge that carries the death penalty.
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Flash flooding and winds could disrupt some North Georgia commutes
Atlanta could see 50 mph winds and heavy rain starting at 7 p.m. and going throughout the night, according to the National Weather Service.

Riverdale police hunt suspect in shooting of pregnant woman
A pregnant woman was hospitalized Saturday after Riverdale police said she was shot during a domestic dispute at Brooks Crossing Apartments.
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The lawsuit against Grady and its emergency services alleges that Amanda Sylvester’s death “was completely preventable” if an ambulance had come when called.

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Alpharetta is a finalist for Morgan Stanley’s $700M regional HQ
Fortune 500 investment bank Morgan Stanley has narrowed its search for a new regional headquarters to two locations: metro Atlanta and Dallas.
North Georgia starts to dry out after storm downs trees, floods roads
North Georgia will see a drier start to the weekend after the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur disrupted World Cup events, downed trees, cut power and flooded roads.

Peabo Bryson funeral service set for next week in Atlanta, BeBe Winans to perform
Atlanta funeral arrangements for late singer Peabo Bryson have been finalized.

How are football and soccer influencing each other? Just look at Atlanta.
There’s a reason why soccer is the world’s most popular sport while football is America’s most lucrative.
A new nonprofit is bringing AI training to Atlanta entrepreneurs
Beyond Code Collective launched an AI training cohort in Atlanta to help entrepreneurs, job seekers & aspiring technologists apply artificial intelligence to real-world goals.
In Charlottesville and Atlanta, John Dewberry is known for half-built towers
Ex-Georgia Tech quarterback's lofty visions for luxury towers in Virginia and Atlanta sit idle, angering neighbors and causing confusion why the developments have stalled.

Georgia AG’s case against training center protesters ‘political,’ judge rules
The ruling marks the latest setback in Attorney General Chris Carr’s efforts to try dozens of activists who opposed construction of Atlanta’s controversial training center.





