News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Modern autos need different ‘flavors’ for their horns
Georgia drivers could benefit from cars with multiple horn sounds — from polite chirps to safety alerts — to reduce road rage and improve traffic flow.
Apalachee shooting suspect to appear in Barrow County for plea, sentence hearing
Colt Gray is set to appear in court for a non-negotiated plea and sentencing hearing on July 24, indicating he may be changing that not guilty plea.

‘Explosive diarrhea’ cases are spreading. Here’s what you need to know.
Georgia is one of the 31 states with cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal disease caused by microscopic parasites that can contaminate food and water. Summer is prime time.
Alan Walden, who managed Otis Redding and Lynyrd Skynyrd, dies at 83
Georgia music impresario Alan Walden, who had a hand in launching fellow Maconite Otis Redding to superstardom and signed a fledgling Lynyrd Skynyrd, died Thursday. He was 83.
33m agoHow Keisha Lance Bottoms is making inroads in rural Georgia
In this year’s primary, Atlanta’s former mayor posted strong numbers in places where Democrats have historically struggled in statewide general elections.

How a dangerous and very rich con artist escaped federal prison
Arthur Lee Cofield, a dangerous gang leader who once stole $11 million while incarcerated, easily escaped from a Georgia prison camp with no fence.

Grandmother charged after 2-year-old boy’s drowning death at Roswell pool
Axel Delgado's grandmother "failed to provide adequate supervision" at a Roswell apartment complex swimming pool, according to a warrant for the woman's arrest.
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How a dangerous and very rich con artist escaped federal prison
Arthur Lee Cofield, a dangerous gang leader who once stole $11 million while incarcerated, easily escaped from a Georgia prison camp with no fence.

Uber CEO must testify in sex trafficking suit, Gwinnett judge says
A Gwinnett County judge has denied Uber's attempt to shield its CEO from testifying in a lawsuit that contends the company is liable for alleged sex trafficking.
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Politics

Key questions ahead of Trump’s primetime address
During Georgia visit, Wes Moore blasts Republicans ahead of Trump address

Here’s how hotels, short-term rentals in Atlanta fared during the World Cup
Thousands of visitors, both international and from around the country, descended upon Atlanta for in-person matches and watch parties. Not all of them booked places to stay.

Emory Healthcare to lease bulk of Northlake Mall after $95M sale to foundation
A nonprofit recently purchased both Northlake Mall and Emory Healthcare’s offices attached to the property.

Home Depot’s Halloween lineup: Skelly, a giant mummy and a plant monster
Home Depot is selling its Halloween collection online starting Thursday, July 16. Skelly is back, joined by other spooky creatures.

This Atlanta tower wasn’t supposed to sit empty. Now it’s owned by the bank.
“Build it and they will come” often acts as a slogan among optimists in commercial real estate. But what happens if they don’t show up?

As World Cup in Atlanta ends, local bar remains hub for queer soccer fans
Atlanta gay sports bar Woofs served as the city’s Pride House during the FIFA World Cup and remains a cornerstone of the LGBTQ sports community.
Mega Millions player in this coastal Georgia town just won $4 million
A Georgia Lottery player wins big in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing.

L.L.Bean to open first Georgia store at major Atlanta-area development
An opening date for the new L.L.Bean store was not announced, but the project is expected to be part of Lulah Hills' second phase of retail openings in 2028.

Miss Spelman scoring error was a mistake. Lack of transparency is a choice.
The controversy surrounding the Miss Spelman pageant exposes the need for clearer policies, greater transparency and better support for contestants when mistakes occur.
Airport shuttle manager sues Atlanta after attack by homeless man
A shuttle bus manager who says he was slashed across the face by a knife-wielding homeless man at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in 2024 is suing the city.
7 matches down, 1 to go as Atlanta braces for fierce semifinal rivalry
Argentina and England face off in Atlanta on Wednesday for a spot in the World Cup final. The two nations have a storied history both on and off the pitch.





