News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Man killed after pointing gun at Cobb officers, GBI says
Monday’s shooting was the 12th incident this year involving officers in Georgia and the second involving Cobb officers, according to the GBI.

Athens jury convicts man in 2001 killing of UGA law student Tara Baker
An Athens jury on Tuesday convicted Edrick Lamont Faust of malice murder and 11 other felony counts in the 2001 killing of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker.

Savannah teacher killed after Guatemalan driver flees ICE traffic stop
A motorist fleeing from Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents collided with another car Monday morning in Savannah, Georgia, killing a local schoolteacher.

Recognize these warehouses? They could soon be the next Beltline hot spot.
A pair of century-old warehouses overlooking the MARTA tracks south of downtown Atlanta are poised to become the next live-work-play hub along the Beltline.
Refunds? Price changes? Georgians face uncertainty after Trump tariff ruling
The Supreme Court answered one big question about President Trump's tariffs. For Georgians, many other questions remain.
Georgia roof shingles factory is ramping up, hoping for a homebuilding boom
French firm more than doubles production at Peachtree City factory, placing a $140M bet on the Southern housing market.

Dad didn’t want to take away guns before Apalachee shooting, mother says
Marcee Gray, mother of alleged Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, testified Monday at the trial of Colt's father. Colin Gray faces 29 charges related to the shooting.

Judge who jailed woman for ‘daddy issues’ steps down
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shermela Williams resigned effective immediately Friday while facing removal from office in a misconduct case.
What to expect in second week of Apalachee shooting suspect’s dad’s trial
A look back at a week of testimony in the trail of Colin Gray, the father of Apalachiee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray. The prosecution continues its case next week.
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Gridlock Guy: Marietta dad touts driver safety after Auburn star’s fatal crash
The Lutzie 43 Foundation reaches Georgia students with lessons on sober, focused driving inspired by Auburn standout Philip Lutzenkirchen’s fatal crash.
Jurors get first look inside Apalachee shooting suspect’s life at home
‘If I do something terrible, would you still love me?’ his grandmother says Colt Gray asked.

Staffing crisis may require cap on Fulton’s jail population, report says
Report: The staffing shortage `contributes to extreme violence and security violations, posing substantial risks to both residents and staff’ in the county's jail facilities.
Trump’s tariffs were struck down. Georgia businesses wonder what’s next.
The Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Donald Trump’s expansive international tariffs, a signature pillar of his administration’s economic agenda.

School board member accuses parent of Apalachee shooting victim of retaliation
Barrow County Board of Education member Beverly Kelley was formally censured by the board.

Marietta police department signs ICE partnership, will help arrest immigrants
Marietta is the biggest local law enforcement agency in metro Atlanta to sign up to date, expanding the program’s reach into the state’s most immigrant-heavy region.
Ex-judge found not guilty in brawl outside Buckhead club
Christina Peterson, who represented herself during the trial, had been arrested in June 2024 and was accused of willful obstruction of law enforcement officers, a misdemeanor.

Person of interest in USPS letter carrier’s killing in DeKalb arrested
Dequavious Graves was working a mail route in DeKalb County when he was fatally shot near his carrier vehicle. The shooting was described as “not accidental.”

Dad arrested in child’s shooting death left gun in bed during nap, warrants say
A man was charged Wednesday after his 2-year-old child was fatally shot at a Sandy Springs apartment complex, officials said.
‘I knew it’: Gray feared son was tied to Apalachee shooting, footage shows
‘We’re trying to get him into counseling,’ Colin Gray told deputies.





