News for Metro Atlanta and Region
‘No contamination was detected’: Atlanta lifts boil water advisory
The city on Saturday morning lifted a boil water advisory that had included 50,000 customers in the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.
Traveling for Memorial Day weekend? These interstates will be the busiest.
Pack some patience along with a bathing suit. Expect traffic congestion throughout the state, with the longest backups in metro Atlanta, Middle Georgia and near the coast.
Douglas teacher accused of sex with student facing more charges
A Douglas County high school teacher accused earlier this month of having sex with a student now faces more charges, according to arrest warrants.
Elliott Brack, publisher of the Gwinnett Extra, dead at 90
Elliott Brack was a veteran Georgia newspaperman who served over three decades as chairman and president of the Red & Black Publishing Co., which runs UGA's student newspaper.
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Atlanta Braves join public health initiative, spotlighting heart disease risk
The Atlanta Braves join a growing list of MLB teams taking part in the “Playing with Heart” initiative to raise awareness about heart disease and prevention.
Ships, trains and semi-trucks: How inland port aims to ease Atlanta traffic
The newly opened Gainesville Inland Port connects Savannah’s ships to North Georgia by rail, potentially easing cargo truck traffic in Atlanta and elsewhere.
Atlanta police won’t work with ICE during World Cup, chief says
Atlanta police and fire departments have budgeted a combined $42 million for overtime during the World Cup and are to be reimbursed by the federal goverment, officials said.
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Officer-involved shooting investigation underway at Town Center at Cobb, police say
Numerous law enforcement officials are responding to the Town Center at Cobb Wednesday afternoon amid an officer-involved shooting investigation, police said. ...
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Toyota settles ‘smart key’ suit over Atlanta man’s death on eve of trial
Toyota has settled a lawsuit blaming it for the fatal carbon monoxide poisoning of an Atlanta man who unwittingly left his Tacoma idling in his garage.
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