News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Storms force Shaky Knees evacuation with more rain possible Sunday
Severe storms could continue to roll through until 11 p.m. Saturday, and more rain is possible Sunday in Atlanta, the National Weather Service said.

‘Justice for HeeHaw’? Donkey shooting may shift how courts view police searches.
HeeHaw, a petting zoo miniature donkey at Elsberry Riding and Farm in Rockmart, was shot by a Cedartown police officer who is now facing a federal lawsuit.

2 dead after Amazon truck crashes into work vehicle on Georgia interstate
Two workers were killed Monday on I-95 in southeast Georgia in a crash involving an Amazon delivery truck, officials say.

Chatham County changes election leaders weeks ahead of midterms
One of Georgia's largest voting counties — and a Democratic stronghold — has installed an interim elections supervisor two months before the midterms.

Italian tiremaker plans $1.2B plant expansion with 1,000 jobs in Georgia
Pirelli on Tuesday said it will invest $1.2 billion to expand its existing U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in northwest Georgia.
Georgia Power nuclear reactors to get huge face-lift, paid partly by Google
Google, a major data center operator, has agreed to pay a premium for that new electricity as part of a new program to upgrade four nuclear reactors in Georgia.

Embattled ex-judge escapes punishment after resigning
A former Fulton judge’s misconduct warranted her removal from office, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, but declined to punish her because she had already quit.

Teen arrested in quadruple shooting that killed 2 boys in DeKalb
An 18-year-old was arrested Tuesday, accused in a shooting that left two boys dead and two women injured in DeKalb County days earlier, police say.

Judge: Transfer of 400 federal detainees to faraway facility a ‘terrible idea’
The U.S. Marshals Service is moving hundreds of pretrial detainees from a Clayton County facility to Irwin County, about 200 miles away.
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2 kids dead, 2 women injured in DeKalb shooting
Two boys, 11 and 12, were killed, and two women were in stable condition after a Sunday shooting at a DeKalb County apartment complex, police said.

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AI deepfake accusation in College Park part of national trend, experts say
The image depicts Mayor Bianca Motley Broom kissing a man who isn't her husband at a bar, and has led to online vulgarities written against the mayor.
Musty water again? As Atlanta enters fall, smelly tap water is back
Although perfectly safe to drink, the smell and taste can be off-putting. But it’s merely a byproduct of the slow autumn churning of Lake Lanier.

College duo’s attempt to break MARTA world record about more than bragging rights
A Georgia Tech student and his friend, both public transit advocates, say they broke a recent Guinness World Records mark for fastest time riding the entire MARTA rail system.

Storms force Shaky Knees evacuation with more rain possible Sunday
Severe storms could continue to roll through until 11 p.m. Saturday, and more rain is possible Sunday in Atlanta, the National Weather Service said.

Atlanta’s e-bike rebate program is back, and thousands have already applied
Atlanta's revived e-bike rebate program has drawn nearly 5,500 applicants so far. More than 400 rebates will be awarded through a random drawing. Deadline to apply is Tuesday.

Atlanta’s Corpay to settle hidden fees lawsuit for $100M
Atlanta-based company Corpay has agreed to pay $100 million to the Federal Trade Commission to settle a lawsuit alleging it duped customers, mostly small businesses.
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Georgia Tech moves into new high-rises at Midtown tech hub it fostered
Georgia Tech and Atlanta leaders gathered Friday morning to celebrate the completion of Tech Square’s third phase.





