News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Flash flooding and winds could disrupt some North Georgia commutes
Atlanta could see 50 mph winds and heavy rain starting at 7 p.m. and going throughout the night, according to the National Weather Service.

Riverdale police hunt suspect in shooting of pregnant woman
A pregnant woman was hospitalized Saturday after Riverdale police said she was shot during a domestic dispute at Brooks Crossing Apartments.

Systems restored after data breach in city of Acworth, officials say
A cybersecurity breach in the city of Acworth is still under investigation, but systems and services have been fully restored, officials said.

After several rainy weeks, Georgia’s drought picture looks very different
Georgia's worst drought conditions have been alleviated, but state officials say more moisture is needed to erase long-term rainfall deficits.
1h agoNovel cases, charges in 46 counties: U.S. attorney reveals bold plan
Georgia’s most prominent federal law enforcement official says he's using every prosecution tool at his disposal, including those his predecessors ignored.

Truett McConnell faces lawsuit from president it ousted in sex abuse scandal
Former president Emir Caner says he shouldn't have been fired from the Georgia Baptist college after a former student accused an administrator of pressuring her into sex.

Kemp appoints top ethics official, prosecutor to Fulton bench
Gov. Brian Kemp appointed three judges to the Fulton County Superior Court, including the state's top ethics official and a prosecutor from DA Fani Willis' office.
2h agoNovel cases, charges in 46 counties: U.S. attorney reveals bold plan
Georgia’s most prominent federal law enforcement official says he's using every prosecution tool at his disposal, including those his predecessors ignored.

2-year-old dies after apparent drowning at Roswell apartment pool, police say
The boy died Monday after officials responded to a reported drowning the previous evening at a Roswell apartment complex swimming pool, officials said.
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Politics

The special session is over. But lawmakers could be back soon.
Bottoms challenges Jackson to trio of televised debates in governor’s race

This tire recycle facility near the Beltline could soon become apartments
Wood Partners said its project, called Alta West Midtown, is contingent upon receiving a $3.9 million tax break
V-103’s Big Tigger arrested on charge of aggravated battery against his wife
V-103 morning host Big Tigger was arrested on a charge of aggravated battery against his wife. He is now off the air.

2 more Cherokee deputies accused of misusing license plate reader database
Two Cherokee County Sheriff’s deputies are facing charges, accused of using the department’s license plate reader database for non-law enforcement purposes.
Gwinnett tennis coach serves new app for Atlanta players
From finding local tennis players to building a wellness community, the Atlanta-based Hazlo app is stepping in to connect athletes ready to serve.
UPS boosts cold-chain network amid rise of GLP-1, vaccine shipments
Sandy Springs-based UPS has been on a long-term growth plan for its complex healthcare logistics business.

Their son was killed in a PIT maneuver. Now, they’re suing to get answers.
Cobb County is being sued by the parents of a 21-year-old driver killed in a PIT maneuver by a county police officer during a high-speed chase.
Bank cofounded by Bernice King launches debit card to help low-income mothers
For every Bank King Card account opened, a portion of the proceeds will go to a foundation providing grants to groups giving guaranteed basic income to low-income mothers.

MARTA stabbing suspect may face death penalty in federal case
A man accused of fatally stabbing a 66-year-old woman on a MARTA train has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge that carries the death penalty.

Flash flooding and winds could disrupt some North Georgia commutes
Atlanta could see 50 mph winds and heavy rain starting at 7 p.m. and going throughout the night, according to the National Weather Service.

Executive returns to Atlanta to take on ‘less forgiving’ real estate market
Randy Fink is the new Atlanta market leader for Colliers.





