News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Giant pandas are coming back to Zoo Atlanta after 2-year hiatus
The zoo had been without pandas since 2024, after a 25-year period.
Georgia officials weigh triggering drought response plan to help save water
Almost 90% of Georgia faces drought conditions rated “severe” — the third level on the five-level drought intensity scale — or worse by the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Your commute on Ga. 400 is about to get worse. Then it’ll get better (maybe).
The $11B project, aimed at rebuilding one of metro Atlanta’s worst traffic corridors, promises relief for commuters, but data shows congestion may eventually climb back up.

‘You finally made it home’: U.S. Rep. David Scott remembered for faith, service
Friends, family and colleagues remembered U.S. Rep. David Scott as a man of faith who made a career of serving others.

South Georgia wildfires: Storms on way as Brantley schools plan to reopen Monday
Rain totals are expected to be within half an inch to 1 1/2 inches in most places north of Jacksonville, but some inland areas in southeast Georgia could see 2-3 inches.

Georgia’s recent drought, wildfires could impact wildlife for years
The severe drought and wildfires gripping much of Georgia will likely have impacts on the state’s wildlife for years to come — but it’s not all doom and gloom.

After years of protests and clashes, training center opinions haven’t changed
A year later, police say Atlanta’s public safety training center has led to better recruitment and training. Opponents say their concerns were ignored.

‘You will suffer fif’: 50 Cent punished, intimidated ex-staffer, suit says
The suit says 50 Cent launched a campaign of intimidation and punishment against former longtime staffer Monique Mayers who lives in Georgia.
‘An essential role’: Fulton jurors honored by chief judges
Jurors called to serve in Fulton County courts, which held 250 trials last year, were celebrated Thursday by chief judges Ural Glanville and Jane Morrison.
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‘An essential role’: Fulton jurors honored by chief judges
Jurors called to serve in Fulton County courts, which held 250 trials last year, were celebrated Thursday by chief judges Ural Glanville and Jane Morrison.

Take 2: Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific again put merger bid to regulators
The new filing will restart the clock, which leaves a likely timeline of rejection or approval by the Surface Transportation Board sometime next year.

How a Georgia songwriter turned his love for Macon into a music festival
Americana singer-songwriter Brent Cobb started the South of Atlanta Fest to honor Macon's rich musical history.
Amid decline in film production, equipment rental company exits Atlanta
Production isn’t dead in Georgia. But the pace is a fraction of what it was two or three years ago.
New Black Wall Street Market failed. But there’s hope its mission won’t.
Supporters say the market's closure is a bittersweet fate for an idea that aimed to deliver development dreams that have long eluded this corner of south DeKalb County.
Prominent civil rights attorney alleges medical neglect at Fulton jail
Attorney Ben Crump said his clients’ constitutional rights were violated and characterized his treatment as `deliberate indifference.’
Hawks fixing ‘deep’ damage caused by trusted exec, leader says
The Atlanta Hawks' former senior vice president of finance was sentenced Wednesday to just over three years in federal prison for stealing $3.8 million from the team.
DeKalb is bracing for school closures. These parents say it’s the wrong move.
District leaders say schools will likely close, but parents are pushing back.
Judge shields Atlanta from Trump executive orders in federal funding case
A federal judge is temporarily prohibiting a handful of federal agencies from enforcing immigration enforcement and antidiversity conditions on federal grants.

Gov. Kemp on Georgia wildfires: ‘Not out of woods’ but ‘better’ after rain
Gov. Brian Kemp toured drought-stricken South Georgia Tuesday as officials reported headway fighting big wildfires but warned they wouldn't be extinguished soon despite rain.






