News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Judge grants immunity to man in DeKalb library shooting, citing self-defense
A man who was previously charged after a shooting at a DeKalb County library had his charges dropped after a judge found he acted in self-defense, officials say.

Some soil contaminated after truck carrying diesel overturns, officials say
Some contaminated soil was identified after a truck carrying around 7,500 gallons of diesel fuel overturned Friday morning in DeKalb County, officials say.

Pedestrian killed, struck by multiple vehicles on I-75/85 North in Atlanta
Parts of the Downtown Connector were closed early Thursday amid the morning commute after a pedestrian was fatally struck, officials say.
Traffic roundabouts throwing you for a loop? Data says they increase safety.
GDOT is opting for roundabouts over traffic lights at hundreds of interstate interchanges and other high-traffic intersections across the state.
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Major gateway to the Okefenokee Swamp is getting a new name
Stephen C. Foster State Park, one of three main entrances to Georgia’s famed Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, will now be called Okefenokee State Park.
1h agoA beloved mascot tradition will return for a Georgia football team. But when?
Georgia Southern's bald eagle mascot, Freedom, died unexpectedly in March 2025. Training of the next generation, Freedom II, continues as the 2026 season nears kickoff.

Atlanta mayor reduces asking price for city jail, but there’s a catch
Mayor Andre Dickens is offering to sell the city jail to the county for around $68 million, but he also wants $200 million for a new hospital on Atlanta's Southside.
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Father who spent decades in prison for baby’s death granted bond, waiting new trial
Danyel Smith can go home for the first time in more than two decades after a judge on Tuesday granted him bond ahead of a new trial.
House Republicans press for details on investigation of Atlanta federal judge
In a letter Tuesday, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee sought details of a misconduct case against an Atlanta federal judge, saying her "egregious" behavior is concerning.
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Democrats challenge the ‘moderate Republican’ brand in Atlanta suburbs
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UPS shuffles executive ranks as it charts its new strategy
UPS said Monday it will shuffle some leadership roles as it shifts to a new operating model aimed at boosting its worldwide reach.
The latest addition to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre? A content studio.
The Fox Theatre in Atlanta has opened a content studio, and is asking the public to share their Fox stories in advance of the theater’s centennial in 2029.
Judge disqualifies Council member from Stockbridge mayor’s hearing
City Council member LaKeisha Gantt will not sit on the panel, which now consists of her four Council colleagues.

A.M. ATL: Name your second
Morning, y'all. In your Sept. 1 update: a potential power shift at the state Capitol, Cumberland Island's new visitation policy, Dragon Con love stories and more.
Georgia families sue Meta, accuse its data center of tainting their water
Neighbors of Meta's Newton County data center allege construction of the facility has affected their water and destroyed their rural way of life.

Georgia city pays $10M to end legal saga in Yale student’s death
The city of Milton is paying $10 million to settle a legal fight over the 2016 death of a Yale University student, for which it has been on the hook for more than $32 million.
Atlanta-area rapper gets 6 years in $6.5 million check fraud scheme
Shamarri Tache Brooks not only altered checks he stole from the mail; he also sold fraud tutorials online, even though his schemes did not apparently work.

5 arrested in fight at high school football game, officials say
A fight broke out at a high school football game Friday night, leading to the arrest of five people and the recovery of a stolen gun, the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office said.

‘From Kohl’s to Souls’: A former Roswell big box store is becoming a church
Pastor Lee Jenkins, who leads the church, called its new home a "nest" for worship and community events.

A.M. ATL: Figures of speech
Morning, y'all. In your Aug. 31 update: Cobb superintendent's controversial speech, next-gen filmmakers, Atlantans pay tribute to Dolly Parton and more.




