News for Metro Atlanta and Region
Extreme heat prompts Georgia schools to rearrange operations and activities
The extremely hot weather is causing disruptions in some metro Atlanta schools, knocking out HVACs and prompting virtual learning where possible.
Babysitter faces kidnapping, cruelty charges after girls found, warrant says
Camera footage shows the dramatic rescue of two missing girls from a tow trailer where police say their babysitter "jeopardized their health, safety, and well-being."
Feds say he ran a $165M crypto scam and fled to Fiji. He’s back and facing charges.
Officials say Edward Zimbardi tricked people out of $165 million in a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that advertised 25% monthly returns.
Large Atlanta law firm hit with data breach and associated lawsuit
Troutman Pepper Locke, one of Atlanta's largest and oldest law firms, says it notified the FBI about a recent data breach that it faces a proposed class action lawsuit over.
Tegus are on the march in South Georgia. Locals’ guns are cocked and loaded.
Georgia residents are taking aim at the tegu lizard, a large and 'smart' invasive species accused of stealing chicken eggs, wrestling with cats and hiding under houses.
Marietta man wins $4.3M in fight against Morgan & Morgan
Robert Wyrosdick accused law firm Morgan & Morgan of settling his lawsuit for $45,000 without his permission. He won $4.3 million in his legal malpractice fight.
Judges order review of Georgia’s district maps under new voting rights rules
Three 11th Circuit jurists directed a lower court to reconsider a decision that determined Georgia’s previous political maps had illegally weakened Black voting power.
Large Atlanta law firm hit with data breach and associated lawsuit
Troutman Pepper Locke, one of Atlanta's largest and oldest law firms, says it notified the FBI about a recent data breach that it faces a proposed class action lawsuit over.
Marietta man wins $4.3M in fight against Morgan & Morgan
Robert Wyrosdick accused law firm Morgan & Morgan of settling his lawsuit for $45,000 without his permission. He won $4.3 million in his legal malpractice fight.
