News for Metro Atlanta and Region

By the numbers: Metro Atlanta homicides declining, mirroring national trend
Homicides dropped an average of 21% nationwide in 2025, according to a new study, and major police departments including Atlanta's reflected decreases.

Georgia man with AK-47 shot at utility workers restoring power, deputies say
Suspect faces five charges, including aggravated assault, Rabun County sheriff says.

Atlanta mother accused of giving alcohol to 2-month-old, charged with murder
The baby’s blood-alcohol concentration was 0.179, about twice the legal limit for adults to have impaired driving, court records state.

Trump endorses candidate in crowded field to fill MTG’s House seat
Voters in Georgia's 14th Congressional District must wade through a field of 22 candidates as they prepared to vote in the March 10 special election.

Federal judge in Georgia calls out ICE for continuing to deny bond hearings
The number of lawsuits from Stewart Detention Center detainees seeking to be released is causing a "judicial emergency," a judge warns.
This Atlanta executive went from corporate lawyer to nonprofit CEO
Her career change from corporate lawyer to nonprofit CEO was a “leap of faith.”
Gwinnett honors officer killed in the line of duty
On Saturday, law enforcement from across the state and community members gathered to mourn the loss of Gwinnett police officer Pradeep Tamang.
Barricaded gunman arrested after 2 officers injured in Atlanta, police say
Two police officers were injured Saturday morning after responding to a report of shots fired at 2470 Cheshire Bridge Road NE.

Wildman’s sister gets Civil War shop, ending fight over late owner’s estate
A Cobb County judge ruled that Marjorie Lyon, who took sole control of Myers’ property following his death, breached the terms of a trust he had set up.
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Donations pour in after 4 killed in DeKalb house fire
Four people are dead after a fire ripped through a DeKalb County home late Wednesday, officials said.

Office tower, apartments proposed for Church at Wieuca property
The new development, which has been dubbed 3600 Peachtree, will stretch across 2.4 acres and calls for street-level food and beverage space.

Federal judge in Georgia calls out ICE for continuing to deny bond hearings
The number of lawsuits from Stewart Detention Center detainees seeking to be released is causing a "judicial emergency," a judge warns.

College Park officials conducted ‘shakedown’ of apartment owner, suit says
Property owners were told they had to put $3 million into a city-controlled account and use the city’s `preferred vendors to fix … violations,’ according to the lawsuit.

Atlanta settles lawsuit over pollution released into Chattahoochee River
Atlanta and the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper have reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit the nonprofit filed over pollution the city released into the river.

Decatur Library shooting suspect arrested; site to reopen next week
A man accused of shooting another man in the normally quiet Decatur Library has been taken into custody, police said.

Flags to fly at half-staff for Gwinnett police officer’s funeral
The service for officer Pradeep Tamang takes place at 10 a.m. Saturday at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville. Members of the community are invited to line the procession route.

How Atlanta helps Porsche train the next generation of its mechanics
The North American division of Porsche on Thursday celebrated the graduation of its 100th technology apprenticeship class, including students in Atlanta.

By the numbers: Metro Atlanta homicides declining, mirroring national trend
Homicides dropped an average of 21% nationwide in 2025, according to a new study, and major police departments including Atlanta's reflected decreases.

Armour Yards endpoint for Clifton bus rapid transit could add decade to project
MARTA has recommended the project end at Lindbergh Center instead of Armour Yards.







