News for Metro Atlanta and Region

College duo claims to break MARTA Guinness record
GRIDLOCK GUY

College duo’s attempt to break MARTA world record about more than bragging rights

A Georgia Tech student and his friend, both public transit advocates, say they broke a recent Guinness World Records mark for fastest time riding the entire MARTA rail system.

Shaky Knees evacuated due to severe weather

Storms force Shaky Knees evacuation with more rain possible Sunday

Severe storms could continue to roll through until 11 p.m. Saturday, and more rain is possible Sunday in Atlanta, the National Weather Service said.

HeeHaw the donkey

‘Justice for HeeHaw’? Donkey shooting may shift how courts view police searches.

HeeHaw, a petting zoo miniature donkey at Elsberry Riding and Farm in Rockmart, was shot by a Cedartown police officer who is now facing a federal lawsuit.

Georgia News
Planned Greenspace and Development District,

Former North Georgia wildlife preserve eyed for development to be saved

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced a deal Thursday to acquire the former Pine Log Wildlife Management Area site.

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ICE Shooting Austin

Georgia migrant ‘pinned’ under ICE vehicle, GSP report says

A Guatemalan man suffered a broken leg and spine during the encounter. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it will pursue deportation after the man is discharged.

Georgia’s election workers brace for a tense midterm season

Georgia House candidate voted in 2026 primaries in two states, records show

A Democrat running for a Georgia House seat near Savannah appears to have cast ballots in both the Georgia and Nevada primaries in 2026, state voting records show.

Crime & Public Safety
Republic Lounge shooting

Atlanta ‘Most Wanted’ suspect tied to club owner’s death arrested in Florida

One of Atlanta police’s “Top 10 Most Wanted” suspects was arrested Wednesday in the 2023 shooting death of a nightclub co-owner, officials said.

Atlanta City Council, Fulton County discuss pending sale of detention center

‘We warehouse people’: Fulton sheriff makes case for buying Atlanta facility

Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat said a deal to buy the Atlanta City Detention Center would help the county comply with a legal agreement to improve jail conditions.

Dekalb County officials hold a press conference addressing youth violence, school safety and the need for coordinated prevention and intervention.
UPDATE

After a fight, gunfire left 2 boys dead in DeKalb. A teen is now charged.

An 18-year-old was arrested Tuesday, accused in a shooting that left two boys dead and two women injured in DeKalb County days earlier, police say.

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Hartsfield-Jackson Airport centennial finale ceremony

Atlanta mayor proposes new rules for Flock, surveillance tools

Atlanta 911 Center Tour
UPDATE

Atlanta 911 restored overnight after ‘technical difficulties,’ police say

Newsletter - AM ATL

A.M. ATL: Lying eyes

Dunwoody’s State Farm office towers are for sale. It could be a bellwether.

Dunwoody’s State Farm office towers are for sale. It could be a bellwether.

Beltline light rail

Atlanta City Council pushes to revive Beltline rail plans

Warner Bros

Paramount antitrust settlement: What it means for Warner deal and Atlanta

Double fatal shooting at Nissan Golding Gates apartment that left two children dead.

2 kids dead, 2 women injured in DeKalb shooting

Newsletter - AM ATL

A.M. ATL: Ocean or lake?

Ossoff announces southside police technology, equipment upgrades

AI deepfake accusation in College Park part of national trend, experts say

All but two Lake Lanier parks will reopen for holiday weekend

Musty water again? As Atlanta enters fall, smelly tap water is back