News for Metro Atlanta and Region
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.
5 face murder charges in DeKalb jail attack as victim’s family seeks answers
An inmate was killed after he was in the jail for roughly one day and had been granted bond, records show. GBI investigators said 5 inmates attacked him in one of the cells.
‘A horrific, rare event’: Six Flags incident may trigger lawsuits over safety
The death of a roller coaster rider at Six Flags Over Georgia remains under investigation.
Georgia News
Are you ready? Annual leaf color spectacle underway in Georgia’s mountains.
Leaves on the trees in Georgia are turning red, orange and yellow for fall. Find out what leads to the color change and where to see fall leaves turn color in Georgia.
5 things to know about the planned tolls on I-285
Here are some things to know about the record-breaking deal to add toll lanes on some sections of I-285.
Average monthly premium for Georgia Access plans will soar to $932 next year
This marks the second year with significant, double-digit increases as enrollment continues to fall.
Crime & Public Safety
3 injured in high school homecoming shooting, Richmond County officials say
At least three people were injured in a shooting Saturday in the tailgate area of an Augusta high school, according to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office.
Six Flags reopens amid ongoing roller coaster death investigation
The Goliath roller coaster will remain closed as Six Flags Over Georgia reopens for the first time since Monday's deadly incident.
Third man arrested in Florida after Norfolk Southern contractor killed in Cobb
A third suspect has been arrested in Florida after a contractor with Norfolk Southern was shot and killed last month at the company’s facility in Austell, officials say.
