News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Inmate set for release this week among 3 dead in Georgia prison fight
Jimmy Trammell, Teddy Jackson and Ahmod Hatcher died after a fight broke out at Washington State Prison, an incident officials said also left about a dozen injured.

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.

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.

Who qualified for special election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat?
A total of 22 candidates, including 17 Republicans, have qualified for the March 10 special election to replace the former GOP representative for Georgia's 14th District.

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.

2 Cobb officers arrested in separate sexual battery, child abuse cases
It’s the third time in a week a metro Atlanta law enforcement officer has been arrested.

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.
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After years of abuse, she went to prison. Now, she gets a fresh start.
For the first time, a Georgia prisoner has been resentenced and released from custody under a new state law that considers how domestic abuse factors into crime.
‘It was chaos’: Dozens of immigration arrests shock Dalton
The majority-Hispanic town is reeling from a Dec. 30 day of heavy immigration enforcement.

Delta ‘prioritizing’ upgrades to Atlanta Sky Clubs. Here’s what that means.
“We’re prioritizing Atlanta as a critical next step for our lounge network,” after customer feedback, Delta executive Dwight James told the AJC.
Fani Willis’ office faces $17M bill in Trump prosecution
President Donald Trump and others accused in Fulton County of criminal election interference want about $17 million in compensation from DA Fani Willis' office.

After ruling 2025 with guest verses, YK Niece is ready for her close-up
The Atlanta rapper, featured on hits like Metro Boomin's "Take Me Thru Dere" and Pluto's "Whim Whamiee," talks her first headlining show and new album.
Delta has high hopes for 2026, but there’s a caveat
‘It’ll be a strong year. Whether it’ll be a record year or not, I don’t know. It has the potential to be,’ Delta CEO Ed Bastian said.

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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