News for Metro Atlanta and Region

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.

Atlanta mayor says he’ll enforce teen curfews following last weekend’s shootings
Family starts GoFundMe to pay funeral expenses of 16-year-old killed on a day when the Midtown Atlanta park hosted a 404 Day celebration.

‘A piece of my heart left with them’: Metro Atlanta mourns 3 teens killed in crash
Tributes, fundraising help are pouring in to a Cumming community mourning volleyball players Jaylyn Fehr, 17, and Charlotte Martin, 16, and one-liner king Jackson Mobley, 18.

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.
Battery recycler with plant east of Atlanta files for bankruptcy
The company filed for Chapter 11 protection Thursday in the Southern District of Texas’ bankruptcy court.

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.
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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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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.
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Politics
JD Vance heads to UGA amid crucial Georgia primary stretch
Jon Ossoff argues 2026 contest will test Trump’s power, policies
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.
Inside Delta’s next $5 billion business
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.

This entrepreneur is helping create a brain trust for Atlanta women founders
Sherry Deutschmann went from being a maid to building a $40 million business. Now, she’s taking her hard-learned lessons to help other female entrepreneurs.

2 charged in toddler’s fatal shooting at Atlanta apartment
The victim, 3-year-old Armani Lyons, was left with a babysitter while his parent worked, police said.

CBS Atlanta to launch 5 p.m. newscast, expanding local coverage
The station is gradually expanding its news hours because of viewer response.

Is traffic worse during a full moon? A recent rush hour tests that theory.
Studies are largely inconclusive on the effect full moons may have on traffic, but the commute preceding the most recent one April 1 was memorable in a bad way.

Pregnant woman killed in Atlanta hours before flight to see sister, family says
A pregnant woman was found fatally shot in Atlanta shortly before a planned flight to Detroit, leaving her family searching for answers.



