News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Ebola screening is expanding to the Atlanta airport
The CDC added Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to its list of airports with enhanced screening procedures for those who traveled to Ebola-impacted nations.
Atlanta did well during the close of I-285. What about the next dozen closings?
Atlanta traffic held up better than expected during a full I-285 closure, offering clues to how drivers may respond to future GDOT shutdowns.

‘No contamination was detected’: Atlanta lifts boil water advisory
The city on Saturday morning lifted a boil water advisory that had included 50,000 customers in the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.

Portman continues suburban development push with Gwinnett mixed-use proposal
Portman, an Atlanta developer known for molding the city’s skyline, is venturing into the metro’s suburbs for its latest project.
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Atlanta police investigate sex affair involving judge and high-ranking officer
Atlanta police are investigating whether a high-ranking officer had an affair with a federal judge involving courthouse sex.
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Braves end Hank Aaron memorabilia fight with former staffers
The Atlanta Braves have ended a legal battle for the ownership of the home plate and bases from Hank Aaron’s historic 715th home run after claiming the items were stolen.
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Atlanta police investigate sex affair involving judge and high-ranking officer
Atlanta police are investigating whether a high-ranking officer had an affair with a federal judge involving courthouse sex.
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Braves end Hank Aaron memorabilia fight with former staffers
The Atlanta Braves have ended a legal battle for the ownership of the home plate and bases from Hank Aaron’s historic 715th home run after claiming the items were stolen.
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Interim DA takes over in Statesboro area after predecessor’s sudden death
Jillian Gibson is taking over as the acting district attorney in the Ogeechee Judicial District after the elected official overseeing the office died late last week.
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Interim DA takes over in Statesboro area after predecessor’s sudden death
Jillian Gibson is taking over as the acting district attorney in the Ogeechee Judicial District after the elected official overseeing the office died late last week.
Apalachee shooting suspect’s trial moving out of Barrow County
The murder trial of Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray will be moved out of Barrow County and could take place this fall near Augusta, a judge said Thursday.

Armed shoplifting suspect killed by police at Cobb mall identified, GBI says
A shoplifting suspect at a Georgia mall died Wednesday after police said he produced a gun while running from an officer and the officer opened fire.

Atlanta looks to partner with Morehouse School of Medicine on future hospital
While funding for the project remains in limbo, city leaders revealed that the hospital would be built just south of I-20, filling a healthcare gap on the southside.
Fulton sheriff plans to turn away some misdemeanor arrestees from jail
It is unclear to what extent the policy change would improve conditions within the Rice Street jail.

APD chief: Teamwork with feds will focus on security during World Cup
Atlanta police and fire departments have budgeted a combined $42 million for overtime during the World Cup and are to be reimbursed by the federal goverment, officials said.

Is MARTA World Cup ready? New Atlanta trains haven’t passed safety tests.
Days before the World Cup begins in Atlanta, MARTA’s new railcars have not passed required safety tests, raising concerns about delays in a $707 million project.

Atlanta Braves join public health initiative, spotlighting heart disease risk
The Atlanta Braves join a growing list of MLB teams taking part in the “Playing with Heart” initiative to raise awareness about heart disease and prevention.

Why renovated Atlanta office buildings have a leg up on their competition
In the years since COVID-19 upended the office market, there’s been way more empty space in the Atlanta area than companies want to lease. It's giving tenants leverage.

Toyota settles ‘smart key’ suit over Atlanta man’s death on eve of trial
Toyota has settled a lawsuit blaming it for the fatal carbon monoxide poisoning of an Atlanta man who unwittingly left his Tacoma idling in his garage.



