News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Waymo makes case for robotaxi safety citing its data, including in Atlanta
Driverless vehicles can be unnerving, but Waymo's research says its cars have a better safety record than human drivers.
Georgians urged to stay vigilant as officials assess storm impact
Georgia officials are urging residents to stay vigilant Sunday as much of the state remains under a flood watch and strong winds are expected to continue in Isaias' wake.
Isaias rolls through Georgia
Top Georgia officials and weather authorities across the state are urging people to take precautions as they continue to monitor the impacts of Hurricane Isaias.
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Georgia Ports Authority gets OK to build $2.3B Savannah container terminal
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approves permit to build large new container terminal at Savannah port after September shipping traffic set a record and accelerated in October.
2h agoDeKalb lawyer disbarred over case running as court mulls wider problem
A Decatur lawyer charged with illegally soliciting clients using accident information stolen from DeKalb County police has been disbarred by the Georgia Supreme Court.

Black market for unapproved weight-loss drug thrives in Georgia
Georgia med spas and wellness clinics are openly promoting and dispensing knockoff retatrutide, a drug still in clinical trials; state regulators haven’t stopped them.
Crime & Public Safety
DeKalb lawyer disbarred over case running as court mulls wider problem
A Decatur lawyer charged with illegally soliciting clients using accident information stolen from DeKalb County police has been disbarred by the Georgia Supreme Court.

Atlanta school ‘devastated’ after educator falls from Six Flags roller coaster
An Atlanta charter school educator died this week when he was ejected from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, which officials said is scheduled to reopen Friday.

Why proposed Atlanta City Detention Center sale to Fulton County is misguided
A sale of the Atlanta City Detention Center doubles down on a failed approach. It will cement the city’s complicity in Fulton County’s disastrous carceral system.
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Delta will revamp service in its highest-class seats. Here’s what changes.
Delta Air Lines is unveiling new offerings for its Delta One cabin.

A.M. ATL: Bad law
Morning, y'all. Your Oct. 14 update: Georgia's bad lawyering, Six Flags investigation updates, WNBA Finals games at State Farm Arena and more.

Metro Atlanta voter registration nosedives at citizenship ceremonies
Groups registered 14,000 fewer new U.S. citizens to vote so far this year, compared to 2024.
‘Beyond sad’: Georgia’s bad lawyering revealed in legislative study
Georgia legislators are considering improvements to post-conviction litigation as the state's top judges warn of poor representation provided to some indigent defendants.

The battle over NDAs
Nondisclosure agreements are common between companies and government officials when large projects are in early discussions. They're proving unpopular with many residents.

Dutch firm expands near Atlanta to support U.S. semiconductor supply chain
VDL, a global engineering and manufacturing company will invest $77 million to expand a metro Atlanta facility that supports semiconductor production.
After Trump bill killed grant, Stitch leaders try again for federal funding
The leaders behind a bold plan to cap Atlanta’s Downtown Connector and build a 17-acre park are trying again for federal funding.

What to know about Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster Goliath
Six Flags Over Georgia's Goliath roller coaster, which debuted in 2006, was the theme park's biggest attraction at the time.

A.M. ATL: Sweet memories
Morning, y'all. Your Oct. 13 update: a property tax tug-of-war, a fatal Georgia State Patrol chase, SpelHouse homecoming highlights and more.

After drawing 3,000 to its debut, Atlanta’s newest anime fest expands
Atlanime Fest is the newest venture under Black-owned lifestyle brand Trap Sushi.




