News for Metro Atlanta and Region

With man sentenced in Buckhead valet killing, victim’s mom looks to heal
Harrison Olvey was working as a valet near Tongue & Groove in 2023 when he noticed a man breaking into a vehicle and was shot. On Thursday, Randy King was sentenced.
DoorDash driver killed in ‘domestic’ shooting outside Palmetto Elementary
The suspect in the killing, identified as Christopher Ates, 39, was taken into custody by Houston County Sheriff’s Office deputies, officials there said Wednesday.

‘Decapitated’ dog leads to man’s arrest at Fulton home, police say
The gruesome beheading of a dog at a Fulton County home led to a SWAT standoff and the suspect’s eventual arrest Wednesday, officials said.
Georgia Power floats plan to lower customers’ monthly bills
The company’s plan still needs to be approved by the PSC, after hearings that are set to unfold over the next few months.

Savannah teacher killed in ICE car chase remembered for her caring spirit
The day after she was killed in a crash involving a man fleeing ICE agents, Savannah schoolteacher Linda Davis was remembered for her kindness, patience and enthusiasm.
How Coca-Cola’s new CEO could build more billion-dollar brands
Henrique Braun outlined principles he says he believes will drive the Atlanta beverage company’s next chapter of growth.

Cobb man with loaded shotgun arrested near U.S. Capitol, federal police say
Capitol police said Carter Camacho of Smyrna is facing charges of unlawful activities, carrying a rifle without a license, unregistered firearm and unregistered ammunition.

Savannah teacher killed in ICE car chase remembered for her caring spirit
The day after she was killed in a crash involving a man fleeing ICE agents, Savannah schoolteacher Linda Davis was remembered for her kindness, patience and enthusiasm.

Judge sanctions Atlanta attorney who cited ‘non-existent quotations’
Attorney E. Earle Burke was ordered to attend a six-hour training course on either employment law or legal research and writing.
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TSA officers working without pay during latest government shutdown
TSA and CBP are key agencies affected by this shutdown, with employees forced to work without pay.

Ring camera alert leads to killing at vacant dental office, warrants say
A Ring camera alert prompted dentist David Mays to travel 20 miles to his vacant dental office to confront an intruder, warrants say.
School shooting suspect’s dad’s trial: What to know
In the first trial of its kind in Georgia, Colin Gray, the father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray, will have his day in court starting Monday.

80 years of CARE: Nonprofit with WWII roots navigates huge foreign aid cuts
CARE sent its first relief packages to Europe after World War II. Tim Thomas, an 83-year-old Brit, remembers. Now, the Atlanta nonprofit is grappling with slashes to funding.
Nearly 7 in 10 metro Atlanta homes sold below asking price in 2025
Of the homes that sold below list price, the average discount was 7.3% in metro Atlanta, the largest since 2015.
Atlanta’s DAs, mostly women of color, are working to change the game
Metro Atlanta’s top prosecutors say their shared experiences make them uniquely qualified to deal with the challenges faced by their increasingly diverse communities.
Atlantic Station residents want more say in the neighborhood’s future
Atlantic Station residents say store closures, including Publix, highlight how little influence they have in decisions at the privately owned development.

Gridlock Guy: If NASCAR drivers can’t drive in sleet, then neither should you
Rain and sleet sent drivers sideways during NASCAR's Clash race, further proving why civilians should stay off roads in winter weather.
Atlanta ends referendum consulting deal with former clerk after $910K paid
City attorney recommends new safeguards for consultant contracts after reporting by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Georgia Army veteran deported by ICE after 50 years in U.S.
Godfrey Wade was arrested by immigration authorities following a traffic stop and was deported because of minor criminal violations from 20 years ago.





