News for Metro Atlanta and Region

‘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.
Traveling for Memorial Day weekend? These interstates will be the busiest.
Pack some patience along with a bathing suit. Expect traffic congestion throughout the state, with the longest backups in metro Atlanta, Middle Georgia and near the coast.

Douglas teacher accused of sex with student facing more charges
A Douglas County high school teacher accused earlier this month of having sex with a student now faces more charges, according to arrest warrants.

Georgia man who stole $11 million from behind bars escapes from federal prison
As a Georgia inmate, Arthur Lee Cofield Jr. was accused of orchestrating a scheme to steal from a Hollywood movie producer and ordering a drive-by shooting in Atlanta.
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U.S. House District 11: Cowan and Adkerson advance to GOP runoff
The winner of the Republican runoff will face Democrat Chris Harden in November after he won his primary.
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A Superior Court judge has given a landscaper another chance for benefits after being hurt while on the job for Rick Jackson, a leading Republican candidate for governor.
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GBI investigating Cobb police shooting at Town Center mall
Numerous law enforcement officials responded to the Town Center at Cobb Wednesday afternoon amid an officer-involved shooting investigation, police said. ...
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Atlanta police won’t work with ICE during World Cup, chief says
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.
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Chattahoochee fish kill and flooding postmortem gets testy at City Council
When an Atlanta City Council committee convened Tuesday to dissect recent flooding, a boil water advisory and a fish kill, things got heated.
Bystander killed, 3 injured in Georgia State Patrol chase on Memorial Day
A woman was killed and two passengers were hospitalized after a Georgia State Patrol highway chase went awry Monday afternoon in Fulton County.

AI job losses are increasing. Are training programs the answer?
From Atlanta Technical College to statewide data, Georgia faces AI-driven job losses even as training expands. Experts question if skills equal jobs.

Former ‘Chrisley Knows Best’ star arrested on DUI charge in metro Atlanta
Lindsie Chrisley was arrested in metro Atlanta over Memorial Day weekend after being accused of driving under the influence and trying to elude law enforcement.

Memorial Day weekend’s storms prelude soggy week to come for metro Atlanta
Daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to extend beyond Memorial Day for North and Middle Georgia this week, the National Weather Service says.

How Georgia’s hospitals are adapting to treat their youngest patients
When pediatric emergencies happen, specialized care isn’t always close by. Here’s how Georgia hospitals are working to change that.

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.

Massive Chattahoochee River fish kill under investigation by multiple agencies
The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper says thousands of fish are dead along a 20-mile stretch near Atlanta after heavy rain and flooding this week.

‘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.







