News for Metro Atlanta and Region
Fourth man charged with murder after Norfolk Southern contractor killed in Cobb
A fourth suspect has been charged after a contractor with Norfolk Southern was shot and killed last month at the company’s facility in Austell, officials say.
Daycare where child was injured has history of mistreatment, records show
Big Blue Marble Academy in Grovetown has had previous incidents involving physical mistreatment of children in recent years, state reports show.
Andy Stanley to step down as senior pastor from North Point Ministries
Andy Stanley announced he is stepping down as senior pastor of Atlanta's North Point Ministries next year.
Georgia News
ICE detainee dies at Folkston facility, 5th in state since Trump reelection
Also, federal authorities have arrested a man suspected of a Molotov attack on an Atlanta ICE building.
Trump announces $4.2B Audi plant near Macon
A new auto plant by Audi, an esteemed luxury brand, would burnish Georgia’s credentials as a hub of automotive manufacturing in the South.
Snapchat settles Georgia couple’s crash lawsuit on eve of trial
The Maynards (plantiffs) allege that Christal McGee told her three passengers right before the crash that she was trying to hit 100 mph, to post it on Snapchat.
Crime & Public Safety
All released from hospitals after Salem High football team bus crash
More than 20 Salem High School students and staff were taken for medical treatment following a school bus crash. All have now been released from hospital.
Social media celeb who flaunted lavish life indicted on $4M Georgia SNAP fraud
An Atlanta social media celebrity with millions of followers was federally indicted for fraudulently obtaining more than $4 million in SNAP benefits, authorities say.
Goliath, similar Six Flags rides to get new safety feature following deadly incident
The Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia will get a new restraint when the ride reopens. An Atlanta man was ejected from the popular coaster midride Oct. 12.
