News for Metro Atlanta and Region

‘No contamination was detected’: Atlanta lifts boil water advisory
The city on Saturday morning lifted a boil water advisory that had included 50,000 customers in the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.
Traveling for Memorial Day weekend? These interstates will be the busiest.
Pack some patience along with a bathing suit. Expect traffic congestion throughout the state, with the longest backups in metro Atlanta, Middle Georgia and near the coast.

Douglas teacher accused of sex with student facing more charges
A Douglas County high school teacher accused earlier this month of having sex with a student now faces more charges, according to arrest warrants.

Elliott Brack, publisher of the Gwinnett Extra, dead at 90
Elliott Brack was a veteran Georgia newspaperman who served over three decades as chairman and president of the Red & Black Publishing Co., which runs UGA's student newspaper.
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Atlanta Braves join public health initiative, spotlighting heart disease risk
The Atlanta Braves join a growing list of MLB teams taking part in the “Playing with Heart” initiative to raise awareness about heart disease and prevention.

This Atlanta lawyer has 1.5M followers. He’s not quitting his day job.
Atlanta attorney Cody Randall has gained 1.5 million social media followers by posting conversations with strangers in his spare-time effort to help others.

Officer-involved shooting investigation underway at Town Center at Cobb, police say
Numerous law enforcement officials are responding Wednesday afternoon to the Town Center at Cobb amid an officer-involved shooting investigation, police said. ...
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This Atlanta lawyer has 1.5M followers. He’s not quitting his day job.
Atlanta attorney Cody Randall has gained 1.5 million social media followers by posting conversations with strangers in his spare-time effort to help others.

Toyota settles ‘smart key’ suit over Atlanta man’s death on eve of trial
Toyota has settled a lawsuit blaming it for the fatal carbon monoxide poisoning of an Atlanta man who unwittingly left his Tacoma idling in his garage.
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AI job losses are increasing. Are training programs the answer?
From Atlanta Technical College to statewide data, Georgia faces AI-driven job losses even as training expands. Experts question if skills equal jobs.

Former ‘Chrisley Knows Best’ star arrested on DUI charge in metro Atlanta
Lindsie Chrisley was arrested in metro Atlanta over Memorial Day weekend after being accused of driving under the influence and trying to elude law enforcement.

Memorial Day weekend’s storms prelude soggy week to come for metro Atlanta
Daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to extend beyond Memorial Day for North and Middle Georgia this week, the National Weather Service says.

How Georgia’s hospitals are adapting to treat their youngest patients
When pediatric emergencies happen, specialized care isn’t always close by. Here’s how Georgia hospitals are working to change that.

Ebola screening is expanding to the Atlanta airport
The CDC added Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to its list of airports with enhanced screening procedures for those who traveled to Ebola-impacted nations.
Atlanta did well during the close of I-285. What about the next dozen closings?
Atlanta traffic held up better than expected during a full I-285 closure, offering clues to how drivers may respond to future GDOT shutdowns.

Massive Chattahoochee River fish kill under investigation by multiple agencies
The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper says thousands of fish are dead along a 20-mile stretch near Atlanta after heavy rain and flooding this week.

‘No contamination was detected’: Atlanta lifts boil water advisory
The city on Saturday morning lifted a boil water advisory that had included 50,000 customers in the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.
Traveling for Memorial Day weekend? These interstates will be the busiest.
Pack some patience along with a bathing suit. Expect traffic congestion throughout the state, with the longest backups in metro Atlanta, Middle Georgia and near the coast.







