News for Metro Atlanta and Region
Pickle truck fire spears DeKalb commute, plus more from the traffic notebook
A big rig toting pickle jars caught fire on an interstate ramp in Brookhaven, leading to a slightly sour drive for some last week.

At ‘No Kings’ rally in Atlanta, Black voters are urged to cast ballots early
Nearly 800,000 early voters have cast in-person ballots statewide since Tuesday, according to the state’s unofficial tracker.
Six Flags reopens amid ongoing roller coaster death investigation
The Goliath roller coaster will remain closed as Six Flags Over Georgia reopens for the first time since Monday's deadly incident.
Georgia News

Atlanta airport to spend $1 million a day on construction
The world's busiest airport is in a busy period. Projects include demolishing and reconstructing the old South parking deck and putting up a new administrative building.
Fired staff sue Planned Parenthood Southeast, alleging leadership crisis
Six former Planned Parenthood Southeast employees are together suing the nonprofit, claiming they were fired after complaining about conservative leadership.

5 Catholic martyrs move closer to sainthood 400 years after Georgia deaths
Spanish missionaries killed in 1597 after opposing polygamy in a Guale tribe to be "blessed" this month by the Vatican in Georgia’s first beatification ceremony.
Crime & Public Safety
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 said.
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Georgia man, former prosecutor charged in alleged $2M Ponzi schemes, feds say
Federal prosecutors say they indicted a Georgia businessman and Florida attorney on wire fraud, money laundering charges for allegedly defrauding investors out of $2 million.
A driver passed too close to cyclists. Now he could die in prison.
A Georgia driver caught on video colliding with group of cyclists on a country road in Cherokee County could go to prison. He insists he did nothing wrong.
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How State Farm Arena will shift from Atlanta Dream to Hawks to concerts
The downtown Atlanta arena is no stranger to hosting one major event after another with little downtime. This week brings the WNBA Finals, an NBA home opener and concerts.
A driver passed too close to cyclists. Now he could die in prison.
A Georgia driver caught on video colliding with group of cyclists on a country road in Cherokee County could go to prison. He insists he did nothing wrong.
In legal fight, Atlanta’s ‘Urban Cowboy’ may help all property owners
A legal battle by Atlanta's so-called "Urban Cowboy," who seeks compensation from Fulton County for seven horses seized in 2016, could help all property owners.

Lil Jon, Atlanta’s crunk king, trades beats for book on career, son’s death
Atlanta rapper and producer Lil Jon reflects on his son's death and other important moments in his life in his new book "I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me."

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.

A.M. ATL: Neck-and-neck
Morning, y'all. Your Oct. 20 update: dire conditions at a Georgia prison, a toss-up governor's race, the ultimate haunted house and more.

Remaking an eyesore: Developer lays out vision for abandoned I-285 tower
A building permit is expected to be approved within the next four months, to open the door for construction to begin in earnest.

Divided Atlanta City Council approves plan to sell city detention center
Details with the Fulton sheriff, Fulton County still need to be worked out before sale is finalized.

Shouky Shaheen, Atlanta developer, art collector and donor, dies at 97
Shouky Saheen become a successful Atlanta businessman and philanthropist. Born in Chicago, he died of cancer on Oct. 4 at his Atlanta home.

A.M. ATL: Home offices
Morning, y'all. Your Oct. 19 update: a packed political weekend, Atlanta's office-to-residential conversions, the Savannah Bananas' new season announcements and more.



