News for Metro Atlanta and Region
Fourth man charged with murder after Norfolk Southern contractor killed in Cobb
A fourth suspect has been charged after a contractor with Norfolk Southern was shot and killed last month at the company’s facility in Austell, officials say.
Daycare where child was injured has history of mistreatment, records show
Big Blue Marble Academy in Grovetown has had previous incidents involving physical mistreatment of children in recent years, state reports show.
Andy Stanley to step down as senior pastor from North Point Ministries
Andy Stanley announced he is stepping down as senior pastor of Atlanta's North Point Ministries next year.
Georgia News
Childcare injuries a major concern for Georgia leaders
Georgia governor and attorney general candidates say more needs to be done to protect children in daycare and to address issues revealed in an AJC investigation.
45m agoGeorgia man wins $5M at trial against Yamaha, Honda
Yamaha and Honda are liable for a Georgia man's aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure, a DeKalb County jury has found, awarding him $5 million.
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First Liberty founder Brant Frost IV sentenced to 15 years in prison
The sentencing of Brant Frost IV was delivered on Monday afternoon in a federal courthouse mere steps from First Liberty Building & Loan’s former offices.
Crime & Public Safety
Georgia man wins $5M at trial against Yamaha, Honda
Yamaha and Honda are liable for a Georgia man's aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure, a DeKalb County jury has found, awarding him $5 million.
45m agoAll released from hospitals after Salem High football team bus crash
More than 20 Salem High School students and staff were taken for medical treatment following a school bus crash. All have now been released from hospital.
Social media celeb who flaunted lavish life indicted on $4M Georgia SNAP fraud
An Atlanta social media celebrity with millions of followers was federally indicted for fraudulently obtaining more than $4 million in SNAP benefits, authorities say.
