News for Metro Atlanta and Region

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Heavy rain could drench Georgia, bring flash flooding before temps drop
Several inches of rain are possible through the weekend, with the wettest time period expected to stretch from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning.

Metro police on alert for Halloween Flock vandalism amid more misuse claims
Metro agencies are on alert over online calls to disable Flock cameras on Oct. 31 as the technology continues to draw criticism and more officers face misuse allegations.

Family sues security guard acquitted of murder at Buckhead senior home
The daughters of the 90-year-old victim are suing after a jury found security guard Janet Denise Williams not guilty after just over an hour of deliberations.

Hurricane Isaias strengthens as Georgia braces for severe weather
The National Weather Service is urging people to take preparations as Hurricane Isaias, the season’s first Atlantic hurricane, gains strength.
58m agoDelta revenue continues to increase while fuel costs rise
The airline is weathering much higher prices for aviation fuel.
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Ga. election board director acts without approval, tests limits of authority
The State Election Board's executive director sent letters to the Trump administration. A majority of members believe he's exceeded his authority.

‘Take it down’: Secoriea Turner’s family condemns new Rick Jackson ad
The ad from the Republican nominee for governor in Georgia targets Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and features an anguished 911 call from Secoriea Turner's mother.

Atlanta family’s landmark case against FBI revived by federal judges
An Atlanta family's landmark case against an FBI agent who mistakenly led an armed SWAT team into their home can proceed to trial, federal judges said Wednesday.

Sandy Springs residents return to homes after gas leak, police say
A gas leak on Wednesday closed a road in Sandy Springs and required some residents to temporarily evacuate.
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A.M. ATL: Stormy weather
Morning, y'all. Your Oct. 8 update: a storm is coming, the investigation goes on in last weekend's mass shooting in Georgia, MARTA overspent its budget and more.

Leaders of Fulton justice system refuse to take part in budget hearings
In a standoff, Fulton County justice system leaders want to present their budget proposals to all commissioners instead of just two of them.

DNA from federal arrest ties ex-DeKalb officer to cold case rape, DA says
Two women waited for 15 years for an arrest after reporting as teens they were sexually assaulted. On Wednesday, officials said a former DeKalb officer had been indicted.

UPS rolls out new shipping option for high-value or sensitive deliveries
UPS has invested heavily in adding new capabilities and digital tools over the past few years, as commerce has become more digital and complex.

Atlanta-based marketing agency joins global company in nine-figure deal
Get Engaged, the company behind viral campaigns with Post Malone and Alix Earle, is joining forces with Madrid-based SAMY. It will keep its home base in Atlanta.
Buffalo man arrested, accused of threatening to kill Mike Collins, sheriff says
Georgia officials traveled to New York on Friday and arrested a man accused of threatening to kill U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, the Republican Senate nominee, and his son-in-law.

Duracell is powering battery innovation at new $56M Atlanta facility
Duracell, one of the world’s largest battery manufacturers, has opened a $56 million global research and development headquarters at Science Square.

A.M. ATL: Panda countdown
Morning, y’all. Your Oct. 7 update: A public debut for Zoo Atlanta's newly emigrated pandas, Georgia governor debate analysis, Michelangelo art exhibit in Savannah and more.
Explore 50 years of the Presnell death row case
An interactive timeline traces what's happened in the five decades since the tragic crimes back in May 1976.
MARTA blew fiscal year budget by nearly 17%, officials say
Overtime, operating costs result in MARTA exceeding fiscal year budget.





