News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Man accused of killing ex arrested at motel week after Hall County shooting
A man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend has been arrested a week after the Hall County convenience store shooting.

Wellstar agrees to pay $4.25 million in privacy class action deal
Wellstar Health System agreed to pay $4.25 million to settle a class action accusing the company of disclosing protected health information to third parties.

Ex-accountant gets 4 years in $5.3M theft scheme against Children’s Healthcare, feds say
A former accountant was convicted on money laundering charges after hacker stole millions from the children’s hospital system in 2023, according to U.S. Attorney’s office.
The hottest spot in Georgia this summer? Savannah’s cargo container docks.
Shipping volume at Georgia's ports surged in June, bringing traffic almost flush with previous fiscal year, but outlook for coming months is 'fuzzy,' according to ports CEO.
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Apalachee High School shooter gets life without parole
Detention center calls between Colt Gray and his mom show the two extensively discussed the notoriety the teen was gaining in the wake of the school shooting.
1h agoScorching temps prompt heat advisory before school starts next week in Atlanta
North Georgia and much of the rest of the state are in for heat index values exceeding 105 degrees and several thunderstorms Tuesday.

Apalachee High School shooter gets life without parole
Detention center calls between Colt Gray and his mom show the two extensively discussed the notoriety the teen was gaining in the wake of the school shooting.
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2 men found dead near DeKalb Doll’s Head Trail identified
Two men who were found fatally shot early Friday morning at a DeKalb County park were identified on Tuesday.
Georgia school shooter copied prior shooters to gain ‘notoriety,’ testimony shows
Colt Gray was “immersed” in online community of people obsessed with mass shooters, messages revealed in court show.
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Delta was approached by United about a potential merger, report says
This is not the only deal United has considered recently.

Atlanta’s e-bike, scooter rentals skyrocketed during World Cup
Of the estimated 600,000 micromobility trips taken during the World Cup, Lime says its devices accounted for more than 587,000.

It’s time to make it easier to build sound barriers on interstates
The near silence when the interstate was closed prompts resident to fight for noise barriers between the Cascade Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive interchanges.

Stockbridge mayor sues city over blocked access amid review of $4K in spending
Jayden Williams disputes the city’s authority to restrict his powers as the city launches an investigation, including into his purchases and donations, court filings say.

I-285 West near airport reopens after multi-vehicle crash injures 3
An early morning crash Saturday on I-285 West in Clayton County sent several people to the hospital, officials say.
Scott Sweeney, former Georgia Board of Education chairman, dies at 68
Known for his calm leadership and public service, the longtime Georgia education advocate died in his Cobb County home on July 10.

More police partner with ICE in Hall County to help arrest immigrants
The northeast Georgia county is home to a large immigrant population.

Stonecrest mayor faces possible censure after City Hall incident
The City Council has asked the Georgia Municipal Association for help in investigating a confrontation between Mayor Jazzmin Cobble and the city finance director.

Paramount agrees to pause merger with CNN parent Warner Bros. for months
If approved, the merger would be the largest in Hollywood history.

Coca-Cola closes $31M deal for Georgia Tech to expand
Georgia Tech has called the property acquisition a “strategic addition" to its core campus in Midtown.




