News for Metro Atlanta and Region

2-year-old dies after apparent drowning at Roswell apartment pool, police say
The boy died Monday after officials responded to a reported drowning the previous evening at a Roswell apartment complex swimming pool, officials said.

Fiery crash between tractor-trailer, CSX train disrupts SW Atlanta
The crash site was between the West End and Oakland City MARTA stations, causing rail service to shut down.

Walton County man accused of fatally shooting wife, daughter
Ralph Mincey, 57, is charged with two counts of murder in the Wednesday night incident at his home north of Oxford.
Atlanta Hawks to partner with fantasy site PrizePicks. Here’s what we know.
PrizePicks on Monday announced it's partnering with the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena, and the company's name will be seen in many ways by Hawks fans.

Atlanta World Cup entry prices rise. So does the risk of ticket issues.
Ticket resales are projected to increase as the tournament’s elimination stage approaches and the remaining schedule is set in stone, including Atlanta’s final three matches.
Congress passed an affordable housing package. What can it do for Georgia?
The 21st Century Road to Housing Act could be signed into law soon. Here is what stakeholders say could be the impact in Georgia.

Veteran’s widow paid $6 million after alleging typo led to fatal surgery
In her lawsuit, Glenda Yarbrough alleged her husband shouldn't have been cleared for colon surgery because of problems with his heart, and the medical letter contained a typo.
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Clayton County Police Department said the 6-year-old nonverbal boy who went missing in Riverdale on Sunday was found dead in a pond near his last known location....
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Experts examine weather on night of fatal Georgia wedding helicopter crash
Experts weigh in on a preliminary NTSB report indicating potential bad weather the night of a helicopter crash that killed the pilot and a groom hours after his wedding.
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Visa hurdles keep Lumumba Vea from DR Congo World Cup match in Atlanta
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2-year-old dies after apparent drowning at Roswell apartment pool, police say
The boy died Monday after officials responded to a reported drowning the previous evening at a Roswell apartment complex swimming pool, officials said.

‘Like eight Super Bowls’: World Cup events have doubled MARTA ridership
Between matches and the Fan Festival celebrations that have been held nearly every day since June 11, MARTA has tallied nearly 1.7 million total trips.

Fiery crash between tractor-trailer, CSX train disrupts SW Atlanta
The crash site was between the West End and Oakland City MARTA stations, causing rail service to shut down.




