News for Metro Atlanta and Region

2 DeKalb officers shot after ‘domestic incident’ leads to gunfire, police say
Two DeKalb County police officers were shot and injured Sunday night while responding to a domestic incident, officials say.
Automakers, marketers should nudge us more often to slow down on busy roads
Commercials and movies glamorize holding a throttle wide open on the public roads, but drivers could use more cultural nudges to slow down.
Boy, 4, found dead in Atlanta suffered injuries, past abuse, warrant says
Two women are charged with murder after a 4-year-old boy’s body was found under a pile of clothes at an Atlanta home, arrest warrants say.
Georgia News

Nikki Porcher elected Georgia’s first Black female labor commissioner
As Democrats dominated Georgia’s election results, a nonprofit leader made her own history by being elected the state's first Black female labor commissioner.

Democrats win PSC majority, which could affect Georgia Power bills
On Tuesday night, amid a national blue wave, Democrats claimed the majority on the Georgia Public Service Commission for the first time in more than 20 years.

How a voting dispute boosted a House winner
Georgia House election winner who was nearly disqualified over a voting controversy said the incident helped boost his profile with voters.
Crime & Public Safety

‘We’re done here for a while’: Floods cause major damage in North Georgia
The city of McCaysville in Fannin County is under a state of emergency and is closed to all unauthorized personnel.

How a $140M verdict is shaping landlord liability in Georgia
In a case shaping landlord liability statewide, the Georgia Supreme Court is considering whether to restore a $140 million jury verdict against an Atlanta apartment complex.

Historic Athens building, home to Magnolias Bar, partly collapses after fatal crash
A historic building in downtown Athens, home to Magnolias Bar and the Republic Salon, was damaged Wednesday morning after a fatal car crash, officials say.
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A.M. ATL: Blue Wednesday
Morning, y'all. Your Nov. 4 update: The votes are in, and change is in the offing, from the Governor's Mansion to the Gold Dome to state offices.
Walmart beats verdict under Georgia’s new lawsuit rules
Walmart is the first company to successfully appeal a jury verdict under a new Georgia law aimed at limiting lawsuits and easing insurance rates.

Delta cries foul over London Heathrow terminal move
Virgin Atlantic and Delta have been co-located in Terminal 3, making it easier and quicker for passengers to connect between the two airlines and access amenities.
Dems sweep competitive local races across metro Atlanta
The Cobb school board flipped from a Republican majority to Democratic.

Man arrested after woman found dead at luxury hotel in Midtown Atlanta
A man was arrested Monday after a 45-year-old woman was found dead at the luxury Loews Atlanta Hotel last month, Atlanta police said.

Georgia mom sues over arrest tied to son’s small-town walk
Brittany Patterson made national headlines when deputies arrested her for reckless conduct after her 10-year-old son walked less than a mile from home near Mineral Bluff.

Virginia-Highland Porchfest is taking a break next year. What happens now?
Virginia-Highland Porchfest will go on hiatus in 2027 as the Atlanta neighborhood decides how to reimagine the event for 2028.

A.M. ATL: It’s go time
Morning, y'all. Your Election Day update: last-minute campaign activities, deadlocked races, what to expect as votes are counted and more.

U.S. justices weigh pregnancy bias case against Fulton DA’s office
U.S. Supreme Court justices debated Monday whether to revive a fired staffer's pregnancy bias lawsuit against the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office.
How an Atlanta chicken salad chain went from niche to mainstream
An Atlanta-based chicken salad chain is taking its niche concept nationwide.




