News for Metro Atlanta and Region
5 things to know about the planned tolls on I-285
Here are some things to know about the record-breaking deal to add toll lanes on some sections of I-285.
GDOT picks team to build I-285 toll lanes in record-setting bid
Under a public-private deal, the contractor will build and operate toll lanes on the eastern top of I-285 for 50 years.
After divorce filing, South Georgia man killed wife, 3 others, police say
A man fatally shot his wife, two adult sons and a girlfriend of one of his sons in an apparent South Georgia murder-suicide, Douglas police say.
Georgia News
In legal fight, Atlanta’s ‘Urban Cowboy’ may help all property owners
A legal battle by Atlanta's so-called "Urban Cowboy," who seeks compensation from Fulton County for seven horses seized in 2016, could help all property owners.
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AI: Atlanta Intelligence?
An exclusive look at how the city of Atlanta is using AI, plus who is really paying the price for data centers and Porsche’s latest sports car.
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This nonprofit dresses Atlanta women for success. Its mission is growing.
After a series of expansions over the past few years, Dress for Success Atlanta has renamed itself Dress for Success Georgia and set out on a broader mission.
Crime & Public Safety
In legal fight, Atlanta’s ‘Urban Cowboy’ may help all property owners
A legal battle by Atlanta's so-called "Urban Cowboy," who seeks compensation from Fulton County for seven horses seized in 2016, could help all property owners.
7m agoStudent dead after shooting at Atlanta Technical College
A student at Atlanta Technical College was hurt after a gun accidentally discharged. Another student, who had the gun in class, fatally shot himself, police say.
Fourth man charged with murder after Norfolk Southern contractor killed in Cobb
A fourth suspect has been charged after a contractor with Norfolk Southern was shot and killed last month at the company’s facility in Austell, officials say.
