News for Metro Atlanta and Region

College duo’s attempt to break MARTA world record about more than bragging rights
A Georgia Tech student and his friend, both public transit advocates, say they broke a recent Guinness World Records mark for fastest time riding the entire MARTA rail system.

Storms force Shaky Knees evacuation with more rain possible Sunday
Severe storms could continue to roll through until 11 p.m. Saturday, and more rain is possible Sunday in Atlanta, the National Weather Service said.

‘Justice for HeeHaw’? Donkey shooting may shift how courts view police searches.
HeeHaw, a petting zoo miniature donkey at Elsberry Riding and Farm in Rockmart, was shot by a Cedartown police officer who is now facing a federal lawsuit.

Georgia migrant ‘pinned’ under ICE vehicle, GSP report says
A Guatemalan man suffered a broken leg and spine during the encounter. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it will pursue deportation after the man is discharged.
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Georgia House candidate voted in 2026 primaries in two states, records show
A Democrat running for a Georgia House seat near Savannah appears to have cast ballots in both the Georgia and Nevada primaries in 2026, state voting records show.
Georgia senators split on college sports name, image and likeness bill
The U.S. Senate is close to passing legislation creating guidelines for name, image and likeness contracts with deep impacts on schools like the University of Georgia.
Atlanta ‘Most Wanted’ suspect tied to club owner’s death arrested in Florida
One of Atlanta police’s “Top 10 Most Wanted” suspects was arrested Wednesday in the 2023 shooting death of a nightclub co-owner, officials said.
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‘We warehouse people’: Fulton sheriff makes case for buying Atlanta facility
Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat said a deal to buy the Atlanta City Detention Center would help the county comply with a legal agreement to improve jail conditions.
After a fight, gunfire left 2 boys dead in DeKalb. A teen is now charged.
An 18-year-old was arrested Tuesday, accused in a shooting that left two boys dead and two women injured in DeKalb County days earlier, police say.
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Atlanta 911 restored overnight after ‘technical difficulties,’ police say
Atlanta operators are taking 911 calls as normal again after “technical difficulties” disrupted the city’s ability to receive and dispatch calls Monday evening, police say.

A.M. ATL: Lying eyes
Morning, y'all! Your Sept. 22 update: AI deepfakes, Paramount's antitrust settlement, Angel Reese's double-doubles and more.

Atlanta City Council pushes to revive Beltline rail plans
The resolution comes amid widespread public debate over the future of Beltline rail and questions about city leaders’ commitment to seeing the project through.
Dunwoody’s State Farm office towers are for sale. It could be a bellwether.
Two towers at State Farm’s Park Center campus in Dunwoody have been listed for sale by its owners. The towers could command top dollar.

Paramount antitrust settlement: What it means for Warner deal and Atlanta
The settlement removes a major obstacle for a multibillion-dollar deal that will stitch together two of Hollywood’s largest studios.

2 kids dead, 2 women injured in DeKalb shooting
Two boys, 11 and 12, were killed, and two women were in stable condition after a Sunday shooting at a DeKalb County apartment complex, police said.

A.M. ATL: Ocean or lake?
Morning, y’all! Your Sept. 21 update: Tybee Island’s surprise federal funding, the return of Atlanta’s musty tap water, MARTA world records and more.
AI deepfake accusation in College Park part of national trend, experts say
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Musty water again? As Atlanta enters fall, smelly tap water is back
Although perfectly safe to drink, the smell and taste can be off-putting. But it’s merely a byproduct of the slow autumn churning of Lake Lanier.




