News for Metro Atlanta and Region
Dagmar Midcap is officially gone from CBS Atlanta
Dagmar Midcap has left CBS Atlanta without explanation 16 years after she last left the market working at the previous CBS station.

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.

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.
Georgia News

Transgender book got Georgia library manager fired, suit says
A Southeast Georgia county and library system fired a library manager because she allowed a book about a transgender child to be displayed, her lawsuit alleges.
Lawsuit filed over delayed Cobb County absentee ballots
Nearly 2,900 Cobb County voters who requested absentee ballots during the first half of October have experienced delays.
What’s your elevator pitch? Students compete on ride up 27-story TKE tower.
A group of Kennesaw State University students practiced their elevator pitches in a contest held at TK Elevator’s North American headquarters.
Crime & Public Safety

Transgender book got Georgia library manager fired, suit says
A Southeast Georgia county and library system fired a library manager because she allowed a book about a transgender child to be displayed, her lawsuit alleges.

An unwanted paint job: New MARTA trains target of recent rail yard vandalism
Photos posted to social media document masked trespassers painting graffiti on train cars.

3 arrested for school shooting plans had set date, made checklist, warrants say
Three people are accused of planning a school shooting attack to take place August 20, 2027, at Cherokee High School, Canton police said Tuesday.
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Six Flags rides in Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey to get seat belts after death
The Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia will get a new restraint when the ride reopens. An Atlanta man was ejected from the popular coaster midride Oct. 12.

A.M. ATL: Coffee date
Morning, y'all. Your Oct. 27 update: how to get coffee on the AJC, First Liberty fallout, childcare safety concerns and more.

Georgia man wins $5M at trial against Yamaha, Honda
Yamaha and Honda are liable for a Georgia man's aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure, a DeKalb County jury has found, awarding him $5 million.

PNC Bank rolling out 25 new branches across metro Atlanta
PNC Bank is rolling out dozens of new branches in metro Atlanta, reversing a trend of bank branches closing in favor of digital services.

All released from hospitals after Salem High football team bus crash
More than 20 Salem High School students and staff were taken for medical treatment following a school bus crash. All have now been released from hospital.

A.M. ATL: Gassed up
Morning, y'all. Your Oct. 26 update: election monitors in Georgia, the state's gas tax suspension, $10 million for teacher hiring efforts and more.

These Georgia men faced breast cancer. What they want other men to know.
Two Georgia men share their experiences with breast cancer, from diagnosis and treatment to the importance of recognizing symptoms and advocating for their health.
Tequila in a lip-shaped bottle with a racy name was born in Atlanta
The tequila is made by a distiller in Mexico, but more importantly it’s sold in lip-shaped bottles of different colors, sizes and themes.
The good, the bad and the future of I-285 toll lanes
Officials recently approved a record-setting deal to build and collect on new I-285 toll lanes, but what about transit?

Georgia extends gas tax suspension amid elevated pump prices
Gov. Brian Kemp announced the extension Saturday, saying in a statement he is taking a “step to keep more money in Georgians’ pockets.”



