News for Metro Atlanta and Region
Pickle truck fire spears DeKalb commute, plus more from the traffic notebook
A big rig toting pickle jars caught fire on an interstate ramp in Brookhaven, leading to a slightly sour drive for some last week.
At ‘No Kings’ rally in Atlanta, Black voters are urged to cast ballots early
Nearly 800,000 early voters have cast in-person ballots statewide since Tuesday, according to the state’s unofficial tracker.
Six Flags reopens amid ongoing roller coaster death investigation
The Goliath roller coaster will remain closed as Six Flags Over Georgia reopens for the first time since Monday's deadly incident.
Georgia News
Feds seek 14-year sentence for First Liberty leader as supporters urge leniency
Federal regulators last year accused First Liberty of operating a $140 million Ponzi scheme that targeted conservative and faith-based investors across Georgia and beyond.
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Two charged with helping Cofield escape from federal prison
Federal authorities have arrested two people accused of helping con artist Arthur Lee Cofield escape from prison. Their arrests could signify the first break in the case.
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Atlanta airport to spend $1 million a day on construction
The world's busiest airport is in a busy period. Projects include demolishing and reconstructing the old South parking deck and putting up a new administrative building.
Crime & Public Safety
Two charged with helping Cofield escape from federal prison
Federal authorities have arrested two people accused of helping con artist Arthur Lee Cofield escape from prison. Their arrests could signify the first break in the case.
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Social media celeb who flaunted lavish life indicted on $4M Georgia SNAP fraud
An Atlanta social media celebrity with millions of followers was federally indicted for fraudulently obtaining more than $4 million in SNAP benefits, authorities said.
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.
