News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Woman saved grandkids before she was killed at funeral home, family says
A Georgia grandmother saved children from injury before she was shot to death at Gus Thornhill’s Funeral Home in East Point, her family says.

EF1 tornado touches down in Carroll County during weekend storms
Winds destroy several buildings across Carroll County on Saturday morning, including homes and barns, officials say.

Gridlock Guy: Bright headlights spark reader complaints, advice
Modern glare is the result of user-error and poor maintenance, some readers suggest.

Bird flu strain that’s deadly to poultry detected at Georgia chicken facility
A highly contagious strain of bird flu that’s lethal to poultry and other birds has infiltrated a commercial chicken facility in far northwest Georgia.

Day after deadly Georgia prison brawl, 2nd fight breaks out at nearby site
At least two inmates were hurt in a Hancock State Prison brawl Monday, a day after three inmates died in a “gang-related disturbance” at Washington State Prison.

Ethics complaint dismissed against Henry’s county manager
A preliminary investigation found no probable cause for the nepotism allegations against Henry County Manager Cheri Hobson-Matthews.

I-285 South ramp to I-85 reopens after crews remove overhead sign
The I-285 South ramp to I-85 was closed Wednesday morning as crews removed the overhead sign following an overnight crash.

Day after deadly Georgia prison brawl, 2nd fight breaks out at nearby site
At least two inmates were hurt in a Hancock State Prison brawl Monday, a day after three inmates died in a “gang-related disturbance” at Washington State Prison.

ICE shooting in Minnesota echoes in Georgia Capitol
Republican elected officials in Georgia have said the ICE officer acted in self-defense while Democratic legislators say the woman — 37-year-old Renee Good — was murdered.
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“We’re prioritizing Atlanta as a critical next step for our lounge network,” after customer feedback, Delta executive Dwight James told the AJC.

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4-vehicle crash closed I-285 East in Cobb during morning commute
The collision happened around 6 a.m. on the Perimeter and blocked traffic leaving Marietta heading toward Sandy Springs.

Man arrested after fatally shooting neighbor at Gwinnett home, police say
Gwinnett County police have classified the shooting early Sunday morning near Snellville as a homicide.
Top Atlanta CEO: U.S. action in Venezuela ‘massive pivot’ in energy
Jeffrey Sprecher, founder and CEO of Intercontinental Exchange, said “the rewiring of Venezuela” is causing a massive pivot in energy supplies.

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3 injured in shooting at East Point MARTA station
Two men and one woman men were taken to Grady Memorial Hospital after the gunfire, which police responded to at about 1:30 p.m. Sunday.




