News for Metro Atlanta and Region
Shelter-in-place order lifted in Forest Park after chemical fire
An “active” chemical fire in Forest Park led to an evacuation order Thursday afternoon.
Bitter cold slaps metro Atlanta with freezing temps
On Thursday, metro area temps hovered in the 20s and 30s as the sun rises. Couple that with wind gusts up to 30 mph, and it felt more like the teens and even single digits.
Kennesaw State basketball star charged in federal sports betting case
Former KSU forward Demond Robinson is also named in the indictment.
Federal govt abruptly cuts, restores Atlanta nonprofit’s mental health funds
An Atlanta-area nonprofit was among many told this week that its federal grant funding for mental health programs had been cut off, before the decision was reversed.
Georgia Power CEO teases plans to lower rates, touts data center expansion
Georgia Power CEO Kim Greene said in a speech Wednesday that the company will lower its rates this summer, as it faces customer frustration over high monthly bills.
Data centers promise tax gains for Georgia. But are they delivering?
As Big Tech has faced pushback from communities about the hulking projects and concerns over rising energy bills, developers have leaned into big financial promises.
Man arrested after teen brother finds his gun, is shot to death, police say
It was the second time in a matter of days that an unintentional shooting killed a metro Atlanta teenager, according to police.
‘All clear’ at Emory after university warns of campus emergency
The Emory University campus was given the “all clear” Friday shortly before 3 p.m., about two hours after an emergency alert was issued.
Mexican national dies while in ICE custody in Clayton County
The detainee is the third Mexican national to die in ICE custody over the last year in Georgia.
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