News for Metro Atlanta and Region
It’s time for schools to have ‘the talk’ with students about police stops
Driver’s education at Georgia high schools should be required to have a course on how to interact with law enforcement.

Third victim dies after fatal DeKalb shooting spree, police say
The DOJ added a federal firearm charge to the lengthy list that Olaolukitan Adon Abel is facing after a shooting spree on April 13.

Higher gas prices might be here to stay, energy secretary warns
Gas prices might not dip below $3 per gallon until 2027, secretary Chris Wright said, though Georgians are paying about 42 cents less per gallon than the national average.

U.S. House District 13: A suddenly wide-open race in metro Atlanta
U.S. Rep. David Scott had been running for a 13th term. But his death on April 22 has created another open congressional seat in Georgia.
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What to know about Georgia wildfires: Crews battling big southern blazes
Smoke drifting north from wildfires in Georgia and Florida triggered a “Code Orange” air quality alert in metro Atlanta. Gov. Brian Kemp surveyed South Georgia damage Friday.
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U.S. House District 11: Surprise retirement sets off scramble in Atlanta suburbs
Competitive GOP field emerges in Georgia’s 11th district as eight Republicans seek Barry Loudermilk's seat.
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Georgia Supreme Court: Liberal lawyers seek to oust 2 justices
Two justices on the Georgia Supreme Court — Charlie Bethel and Sarah Hawkins Warren — are being challenged by Atlanta lawyers Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin.

Giant pandas are coming back to Zoo Atlanta after 2-year hiatus
The zoo had been without pandas since 2024, after a 25-year stint.

R&B singer Brian McKnight sues son, ex-wife as public battle intensifies
R&B singer Brian McKnight is suing his son and ex-wife in federal court in Atlanta, claiming their public lies about him are harming his career and personal life.
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R&B singer Brian McKnight sues son, ex-wife as public battle intensifies
R&B singer Brian McKnight is suing his son and ex-wife in federal court in Atlanta, claiming their public lies about him are harming his career and personal life.
Why UPS wants to ship your returns more than your online orders
The company sees immense opportunity in “reverse logistics” and on Tuesday announced a further expansion of the network of its subsidiary Happy Returns.
Your commute on Ga. 400 is about to get worse. Then it’ll get better (maybe).
The $11B project, aimed at rebuilding one of metro Atlanta’s worst traffic corridors, promises relief for commuters, but data shows congestion may eventually climb back up.

New hotel brand selected to anchor Centennial Yards’ entertainment district
Downtown Atlanta is about to get its newest luxury hotel, and it’s from a brand making its Peach State introduction.
Georgia’s pre-K program among the strongest in the U.S., report says
About half of Georgia's 4-year-olds attend a state-funded pre-K program.

Cobb police shoot, kill man wanted on murder charge related to scooter crash, GBI says
Damian Strozier, 31, was fatally shot by Cobb police after an hourslong search, the GBI said.

Man charged in DeKalb shooting spree dies in jail, sheriff’s office says
Olaolukitan Adon Abel, 26, was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday evening, according to authorities.
Texas law firm poaches real estate group to open Atlanta office
Texas law firm Winstead is opening an Atlanta office with a group of real estate attorneys it poached from the newly merged Taft | Morris Manning.

At $2.50, MARTA fare is one of the best deals to get to FIFA World Cup games
While New Jersey will charge transit riders $150 for a roundtrip fare during World Cup games, MARTA fares will remain $2.50 one way.

Atlantan cofounded company worth billions; now he’s moving into music
Adam Wexler, who cofounded PrizePicks and exited the company in January, aims to solve problems in music discoverability.






