News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Boy, 10, hospitalized after ‘targeted’ shooting in SE Atlanta, police say
It's not yet known if the child — who is said to be stable after surgery — was the intended target, police say.

Gridlock Guy: Aging impacts driving skills but families can be proactive
While there is no denying that some abilities can decrease with age, years of driving also bring a built-in advantage.
Gwinnett honors officer killed in the line of duty
On Saturday, law enforcement from across the state and community members gathered to mourn the loss of Gwinnett police officer Pradeep Tamang.

U.S. Sen. Warnock moves to block ICE detention warehouses in Georgia
Sen. Raphael Warnock filed an amendment to the DHS funding bill that would prohibit federal funds from being used to buy warehouses for immigrant detention in Georgia.

Georgia Power, environmental groups clash over challenge to data center expansion
The stakes for Georgia Power and residential customers in its territory are huge.

Georgia’s sales tax breaks for data centers tally more than $2.5 billion
The data center industry’s rampant growth in Georgia means taxpayer-backed incentives also balloon beyond earlier projections.

With man sentenced in Buckhead valet killing, victim’s mom looks to heal
Harrison Olvey was working as a valet near Tongue & Groove in 2023 when he noticed a man breaking into a vehicle and was shot. On Thursday, Randy King was sentenced.
30m agoDoorDash driver killed in ‘domestic’ shooting outside Palmetto Elementary
The suspect in the killing, identified as Christopher Ates, 39, was taken into custody by Houston County Sheriff’s Office deputies, officials there said Wednesday.

‘Decapitated’ dog leads to man’s arrest at Fulton home, police say
The gruesome beheading of a dog at a Fulton County home led to a SWAT standoff and the suspect’s eventual arrest Wednesday, officials said.
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No one wants to work in this DeKalb office. But maybe they’ll live here.
Crescent Communities is the latest developer to purchase an Atlanta area office building with plans to tear it down and build something more desirable.
Atlanta Fortune 500 firm faces probe into potential racial discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is looking into alleged discrimination in hiring and recruiting at Genuine Parts.

‘History will judge us’: Former Atlanta mayors defend minority contracting
Former Atlanta mayors have joined an effort highlighting the importance of the city's minority contracting program and its economic impact.
DeKalb County could close 27 schools, initial plan says. Here’s the list.
The list of possible closures is meant to spark conversation in the district before final decisions are made.

Fulton audit to see if commercial property owners pay their share of taxes
Fulton’s top elected official plans to find out whether the owners of office buildings, hotels and data centers are being asked to pay their fair share in property taxes.

Family of man killed while crossing Peachtree still waiting for crosswalk
When hit, Pradeep Kumar Sood was in a crosswalk where today there is none, the faded stripes having been removed. His family has lobbied for the city of Atlanta to restore it.

Former DeKalb officer gets house arrest after guilty plea in fatal shooting
Russell Mathis was sentenced to 10 years’ probation, including two years of home arrest
Fani Willis says Trump attorney fee requests would eat entire budget
Fulton County DA Fani Willis says she shouldn't have to pay nearly $17 million in legal fees to President Trump and his allies after her prosecution against them fell flat.

Driver in DeKalb teen’s death sentenced as passenger’s parents fight charges
County prosecutors have charged Sumanth and Anindita Rao with involuntary manslaughter, reckless conduct and maintaining a disorderly house.

Carolyn Wills, Atlanta arts scene patron and community activist, dies at 89
Known for her work rescuing the Fox Theatre and championing Atlanta arts, Carolyn Wills dies at the age of 89 after a lifetime of civic leadership.




