News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Atlanta homicides on the decline, drop below 100 for first time since 2019
Atlanta had 98 homicides in 2025, down from 126 the previous year. It was the first year Atlanta had fewer than 100 homicides since 2019.
New DeKalb firefighter lost leg in on-duty crash. Her grit remains unbroken.
DeKalb County firefighter Eboni Kennedy lost her leg in a December crash. Now she’s focused on therapy and independence after weeks at Grady hospital and Shepherd Center.

Atlanta spared, but arctic blast coats swath of Georgia with dusting of snow
Atlanta was spared from snow, but a winter storm blanketed parts of Middle Georgia in about an inch of snow early Sunday.

Metro Atlanta now under winter storm watch as Kemp declares state of emergency
Forecasts are starting to paint a clearer picture of what North Georgians can expect this weekend when winter’s icy wrath bears down.
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Black ice: What Georgia drivers need to know to stay safe
Black ice can be one of the most dangerous hazards for drivers. Here's how to prepare for it.
1h agoHurricane Helene relief for Georgia governments finally flowing
State leaders expressed frustration over the release of emergency aid from the federal government.
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Everyone’s nostalgic for 2016. Here are 6 very Atlanta moments from that year.
As nostalgia for 2016 surges, let's revisit six major Atlanta moments — from Migos’ rise to the Braves leaving Turner Field and Prince’s last concert.
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Georgia high court wants tougher discipline for lawyer who took part in Jan. 6
The Georgia Supreme Court said attorney William McCall Calhoun — who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot — should be disbarred.
Meet the lawyer defending Georgia’s abortion law, voting rules and more
Just six months after moving to Atlanta with global law firm Jones Day, attorney John Henry Thompson has become Georgia’s top appellate lawyer.
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Fulton commission rejects staff tax hike proposal for jail improvements
Commissioners instead approved a flat spending plan that will most likely not result in a property tax rate increase.

Scratch-off lottery ticket leads to $4M prize in Griffin
The “200X The Money” ticket worth $4 million was purchased at Kips Package Store on South Hill Street in Griffin.
Delta, other airlines urge travel changes to avoid winter storm disruption
Several airlines are offering extensive travel flexibility for cities across the South and Southeast for travel this weekend ahead of the impending winter storm.
Atlanta officer grazed by bullet while nabbing murder suspect
Police say the suspect had been on the run from DeKalb County authorities for more than three years. Now he’s facing charges in Fulton County, too.

Netflix might end up with TCM, Ted Turner’s ‘passion project’
This could be good news for Ted Turner’s brainchild, an Atlanta-based cable network which airs original classic films without commercials and quickly became an iconic brand.
‘Stranger Things’ doc goes behind the scenes of the hit show filmed in Georgia
Cinematographer Martina Radwan captured hundreds of hours of behind-the-scenes footage of the final season of "Stranger Things" for her documentary "One Last Adventure."

How profitable is CNN? New filing shares details for first time in years.
The projected financial performance is rosy news for CNN, which is battling the same declines in viewership and advertising dollars as other cable television brands.

Atlanta homicides on the decline, drop below 100 for first time since 2019
Atlanta had 98 homicides in 2025, down from 126 the previous year. It was the first year Atlanta had fewer than 100 homicides since 2019.

Flying without Real ID will soon cost you. What it means for Atlanta travelers.
Nationwide, 94% of travelers are flying with Real IDs. Georgia’s rate is 93.1%. For travelers without Real ID, there will be an extra cost.

Developer of Medley in Johns Creek lands big name to develop luxury hotel
Medley is one of metro Atlanta’s most closely watched projects and is part of a broader vision to create a nearly 200-acre town center within Johns Creek.





