News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Ga 400 breaks ground

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.

Cobb police search
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Cobb police shoot, kill man wanted on murder charge related to scooter crash, GBI says

Damian Strozier, 31, was fatally shot by Cobb police after an hourslong search, the GBI said.

Battle Forest Drive

Man charged in DeKalb shooting spree dies in jail, sheriff’s office says

Olaolukitan Adon Abel, 26, was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday evening, according to authorities.

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Stewart Detention Center

Cuban immigrant dies in ICE’s Stewart Detention Center

Denny Adan Gonzalez, a Cuban man detained in ICE's Stewart Detention Center, died by an apparent suicide on Tuesday, according to the agency.

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US Wildfires

Severe storms on way to South Georgia as Highway 82 fire hits 45% containment

Much-needed showers in southeast Georgia could bring about 1 inch of rain over two large wildfires by the end of the week.

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‘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.

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Jets Saints Football

‘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.

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Chief judge thanks jurors at Fulton County

‘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.

Ben Crump holds presser alleging medical neglect of Fulton Jail inmate

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.’

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Ben Crump holds presser alleging medical neglect of Fulton Jail inmate

Prominent civil rights attorney alleges medical neglect at Fulton jail

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DeKalb parents find holes in school closure proposals

DeKalb is bracing for school closures. These parents say it’s the wrong move.

The first pre-fabbed section of Concourse D to be transported to the airport

Judge shields Atlanta from Trump executive orders in federal funding case

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Gov. Kemp on Georgia wildfires: ‘Not out of woods’ but ‘better’ after rain

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Developer that sued South Fulton over zoning is poised to get $9M tax break

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These ‘smart fabric’ sheets could revolutionize how hospitals prevent bedsores

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16-year-old shot, killed in year’s first homicide on MARTA property

Dekalb County Arson suspect arrested presser

15 fires in 7 hours: DeKalb man accused of arson during drought