News for Metro Atlanta and Region
Former Georgia House Majority Leader Larry Walker dies at 84
Majority leader from 1986 to 2004, he is the father of current Georgia Senate President Pro Tem Larry Walker III.
Random attacks heighten scrutiny of public safety ahead of World Cup
After recent violence in public spaces, leaders in Atlanta and elsewhere try to manage public perception and safety before the FIFA World Cup.
Shooting suspect is 2nd to face federal charges linked to MARTA violence in week
Anthony Gresham allegedly shot a teen Friday at the Midtown station, and John Elijah Matthews is tied to a fatal May 30 stabbing at the Oakland City station, police say.
Riverdale twins, age 5, die in apparent drowning at Florida rental, officials say
Two families arrived at the vacation home early Friday, and the girls were found unresponsive in the pool later that morning, according to the Osceola County sheriff’s office.
Kemp appoints Fulton judge to appeals court after her election loss
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker's appointment to the Georgia Court of Appeals could void last month's election result for her county seat.
Atlanta’s famed nightlife scene gets ready to entertain World Cup revelers
Atlanta’s nightlife reputation is renowned. The World Cup is its next stage.
Cherokee sheriff’s deputy accused of misusing license plate reader database
The Cherokee County sheriff’s deputy is charged with a felony and misdemeanor after police say she searched for a co-worker’s license plate.
Swimmer’s body found in Lake Lanier after drowning, officials say
A man’s body was pulled from the water of Lake Lanier late Saturday night following an extensive search after he was reported missing while swimming, officials say.
Rockdale firefighter killed in on-duty rollover crash identified
The crash happened at the intersection of Sigman and Eastview roads in Rockdale County.
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