News for Metro Atlanta and Region

‘Heavy’ snow could impact parts of central Georgia, metro Atlanta mostly spared
The state’s best chance for snow comes overnight Saturday into Sunday afternoon along a diagonal line from Columbus to Macon to Warrenton, the National Weather Service says.

Failure to re-shackle Rockdale inmate ‘contributed’ to escape, sheriff says
New information has revealed how a Rockdale County detainee was able to escape custody at Grady Memorial Hospital on Dec. 1.

Some Georgians could see snow this weekend, but not likely in metro Atlanta
Metro Atlanta will get a short reprieve from extreme cold Friday afternoon, but more waves of bone-chilling weather will follow over the weekend.
Georgia judge resigns while under GBI investigation
The chief magistrate judge of a South Georgia county has resigned amid misconduct allegations, including that he engaged in “extra-judicial activity” with litigants.

Developer of Medley in Johns Creek lands big name to develop luxury hotel
Medley is one of metro Atlanta’s most closely watched projects and is part of a broader vision to create a nearly 200-acre town center within Johns Creek.

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart sold Athens home below asking price
University of Georgia Bulldogs football coach Kirby Smart sold his Athens home during the 2025 season for $3 million.
Atlanta officer grazed by bullet while nabbing murder suspect
Police say the suspect had been on the run from DeKalb County authorities for more than three years. Now he’s facing charges in Fulton County, too.
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Atlanta homicides on the decline, drop below 100 for first time since 2019
Atlanta had 98 homicides in 2025, down from 126 the previous year. It was the first year Atlanta had fewer than 100 homicides since 2019.
Georgia judge resigns while under GBI investigation
The chief magistrate judge of a South Georgia county has resigned amid misconduct allegations, including that he engaged in “extra-judicial activity” with litigants.
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Dangerous conditions on Clifton Terrace were reported to city officials numerous times over nearly a decade, according to injured cyclist Francisco Averhoff's lawsuit.

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Future’s latest album art sparks copyright lawsuit
An Atlanta photographer claims in a lawsuit that his images of the Dungeon Family home are unlawfully being used to promote the latest album of rapper Future.

Ex-DeKalb superintendent called 911 after altercation with wife
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Georgia opts in to new federal school voucher program. Here’s what to know.
Georgia joins the less than a dozen states that have said they will participate in the federal school voucher program.
Oversight commission begins review of Mayor Dickens’ neighborhood plan
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