News for Metro Atlanta and Region

A.M. ATL: Ups and downs
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Next round of I-285 closures planned this weekend
Interstate will close in both directions from Paces Ferry Road to South Atlanta Road, but detours will be in place.

Home insurance costs grow in Georgia. What’s behind the increase?
According to a recent LendingTree analysis, home insurance costs in Georgia increased by an average of 7.3% in 2025, slightly more than the national average.

Water service restored after flood damages North Georgia town, officials say
McCaysville, a town of about 1,000 near the Tennessee border, and the surrounding area were hit by heavy weekend rain, damaging the city's water system.

No way out: ICE detainees in Georgia increasingly have no access to bond
Georgia immigration judges are denying bond to detained immigrants at higher rates, leaving families in despair.
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Flock camera abuse allegations mount after company rolls out audit tool
Flock Safety's license plate reader system has been praised by police and credited with helping solve crimes. But it has also caught its alleged misuse, officials say.

New zoning, same dissatisfaction over law dictating Sapelo Island home size
A new zoning ordinance on Georgia's Sapelo Island means no big vacation homes, but Gullah Geechee residents opposed to development say the law's wording gives room for abuse.

No way out: ICE detainees in Georgia increasingly have no access to bond
Georgia immigration judges are denying bond to detained immigrants at higher rates, leaving families in despair.
2h ago
Flock camera abuse allegations mount after company rolls out audit tool
Flock Safety's license plate reader system has been praised by police and credited with helping solve crimes. But it has also caught its alleged misuse, officials say.

Delta flight returns to Atlanta, passengers evacuated after fumes reported in cockpit
More than 200 passengers and crew evacuate a Delta plane using slides in Atlanta after fumes were reported in the cockpit Saturday, officials say.
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Judge dismisses case against officers charged in man’s 2016 death in Fulton
Jamarion Robinson was fatally shot during an attempted arrest in East Point. A judge recently dismissed the case against two officers charged in the incident.
Stockbridge council initiates process that could lead to mayor’s removal
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HHS Secretary Kennedy attends CDC event for anniversary of Atlanta shooting
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. marked the one-year anniversary of a shooting that locked down the CDC for hours and killed a police officer.

Apalachee High School shooter’s father seeks new trial in his novel case
Colin Gray, father of the Apalachee High School shooter, is seeking a new trial after being found guilty of second-degree murder and sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Next round of I-285 closures planned this weekend
Interstate will close in both directions from Paces Ferry Road to South Atlanta Road, but detours will be in place.
Amazon delivery drones are coming to metro Atlanta
The drones will embark from an Amazon fulfillment center in Stone Mountain. Delivery area includes parts of Redan, Lilburn, Snellville, Tucker and Lithonia.
Atlanta’s Hennessy dealers sold for $1.3B. It’s part of a car-buying sea change.
Car dealers have long been local businesses deeply embedded in their communities. But consolidation is happening in this dynamic industry.

New leader named for Atlanta office of technology consulting giant Accenture
Winnifer Thomas-Cox succeeds Chloe Barzey, who is retiring after more than six years in the role.

Rivian designed an urban playground for its Atlanta employees. Take a look.
Rivian’s solution is to imbue the office with a sense of adventure.

A.M. ATL: All aboard the kid hack
Morning, y'all. In your Aug. 7 update: the "coolest" electric bus, DeKalb DA Sherry Boston's fight against a county judge, Brian Kemp and Rick Jackson's united front and more.



