News for Metro Atlanta and Region

An Atlanta mother was killed in 1999. Police just made a cold case arrest.
Bridgett Lockhart's family pushed Atlanta police for information about her 1999 killing. Atlanta police now have charged her boyfriend with murder.

Heavy rain brings flood risk ahead of Atlanta’s last World Cup match
Thunderstorms are rolling across Georgia to start the week as Atlanta prepares for the city's last days of FIFA World Cup festivities.

Man, woman found dead with gunshot wounds in southeast Atlanta bedroom
Atlanta police said a "highly active" investigation is ongoing after two people were found dead Sunday in a home in southeast Atlanta.

3 more Georgia police officers fired over alleged Flock camera misuse
Police say the license plate readers help locate suspects and solve crimes, but a growing number of critics say the technology amounts to an invasion of privacy.

2 of Georgia’s oldest newspapers acquired, will increase local coverage
The nonprofit buying The Macon Telegraph and the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer will invest in expanding local coverage in the publications.

Mike Collins under scrutiny for son-in-law’s antisemitic comments
U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, the Republican hoping to unseat Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff, points to his votes supporting Israel after news reports on his son-in-law’s social media.

Deputies searching for ex-boyfriend after woman fatally shot in Hall County
Investigators say they believe the suspect is the ex-boyfriend of the woman fatally shot at a Hall County convenience store.
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3 more Georgia police officers fired over alleged Flock camera misuse
Police say the license plate readers help locate suspects and solve crimes, but a growing number of critics say the technology amounts to an invasion of privacy.
Georgia Rep. Kelley must face suit over friend’s fatal hit-and-run, judges say
State Rep. Trey Kelley must face claims he is liable for helping a friend cover up a fatal hit-and-run crash in 2019, the Georgia Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday.
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Politics

New poll shows promise and peril for Democrats in key Georgia races
Key questions ahead of Trump’s primetime address

Financing for Fulton’s $1.3B jail project in hands of obscure jail authority
A five-member jail authority formed decades ago is weighing whether to issue bonds for Fulton County’s $1.3 billion jail overhaul.

Grandmother charged after 2-year-old boy’s drowning death at Roswell pool
Axel Delgado's grandmother "failed to provide adequate supervision" at a Roswell apartment complex swimming pool, according to a warrant for the woman's arrest.

Coca-Cola suspends U.S. production of billion-dollar brand after cyberattack
“The full scope, nature and impacts of the incident are not yet known,” Coca-Cola said in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing of the cyber incident at Fairlife.

World Cup boosts MARTA ridership by 1.7 million trips
The final Atlanta match Wednesday, England vs. Argentina, was one of the bigger ridership days, with 220,000 trips tallied, up from 93,488 on a typical weekday.

CBS Atlanta adds noon newscast as it hits one year of operation
Since its launch, CBS Atlanta has continued to expand — both in terms of headcount and its local news coverage.

Feds investigating 3 Ga. school systems for handling of sexual misconduct cases
Three Georgia school districts are reportedly under federal investigation for the handling of employee sexual misconduct complaints.

Uber CEO must testify in sex trafficking suit, Gwinnett judge says
A Gwinnett County judge has denied Uber's attempt to shield its CEO from testifying in a lawsuit that contends the company is liable for alleged sex trafficking.

Automotive company to expand near Atlanta. This one plans 160 jobs.
Highline Warren manufactures and distributes aftermarket products for automotive maintenance.

Who are the winners of Atlanta’s World Cup?
Atlanta showed out for its hosting duties for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are some of the AJC's picks for local "winners" of the tournament.

Fulton commissioners opt out of Atlanta mayor’s tax extension plan
Future TAD participation will require a 5-vote supermajority on the county commission.




