News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Gainesville city employee faces 99 counts, accused in $1.5M embezzlement scheme
A longtime Gainesville employee is facing charges, accused of stealing more than $1 million from the city over several years before he was fired in June, officials said.
Apalachee shooter’s father faces sentencing at hearing starting Thursday
In March, a jury from neighboring Hall County found Colin Gray guilty of second-degree murder, among other charges. His sentencing hearing is Thursday.

15-year-old arrested after men found dead near Doll’s Head Trail in DeKalb
A 15-year-old has been arrested after two men were found fatally shot at a DeKalb County park last week, authorities said.

Dwindling daylight tells Georgia’s wild creatures to prepare for fall
Here’s a small sample of what’s happening with Georgia’s wildlife as we head into August.
DeKalb judge can stay on cases after DA alleges ‘bias,’ fellow judge rules
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has lost her bid to remove a judge from more than 400 criminal cases and other matters involving her office.

Canadian wildfire smoke sends light haze over Georgia skies
Atlanta's air quality reading is 'moderate' Friday as Canadian wildfires bring a light haze to North and central Georgia.

Attorney says mother in Lawrenceville hot car death made ‘good faith’ mistake
Deja Coleman, who is accused in her baby's death after he was left in a car outside her workplace, was described by her attorney as a sleep-deprived, single mother of three.
1h agoArrest made months after teen’s death at Piedmont Park on 404 Day
Nearly four months after a 16-year-old girl was fatally shot at Piedmont Park following 404 Day festivities, Atlanta police announced an arrest connected to the case.
DeKalb judge can stay on cases after DA alleges ‘bias,’ fellow judge rules
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has lost her bid to remove a judge from more than 400 criminal cases and other matters involving her office.
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Red Bull Formula 1 event in Summerhill OK’d by city over MARTA’s objections
Event will require bus detours and delay construction on the Rapid A Line bus project, transit agency said.
Atlanta auto giant Hennessy sold in deal valued at $1.3 billion
Atlanta will be the buyer’s second-largest market based on revenue. The deal includes 10 dealerships representing luxury brands such as Porsche and Lexus.

Running a last mile 4 Heroes
After logging 130 miles in three years, 16-year-old Andrew Collinson prepares for his last run in support of the nonprofit Running 4 Heroes.
Atlanta mayor blasts Fulton commission for opting out of tax extension plan
Dickens said the commission's vote two weeks ago "reflects a governing philosophy that values paying for failure over investing in prevention."
The roller coaster he’s ridden 28,000-plus times is closing. Now what?
Closing of world-class roller coaster at Atlanta-area Fun Spot amusement park leaves enthusiasts, like man who has ridden it nearly 30,000 times, with pit in stomachs.

‘She forgot’: Lawrenceville police charge mother after baby’s hot car death
The 1-year-old boy was in the car for roughly nine hours while his mother was working at the hospital, Lawrenceville police said.
Newton commissioners acquitted of money laundering face retrial on other charges
Two suspended Newton commissioners were found not guilty Wednesday of several money laundering charges tied to a real estate deal, but their federal court cases aren’t over.
Third Democratic state lawmaker pleads guilty to COVID unemployment fraud
State Rep. Sharon Henderson pleaded guilty to defrauding the government by taking COVID-19 pandemic-era unemployment benefits she was not entitled to.

Delta adds sports prediction offering to in-flight entertainment
The feature is launching with Major League Baseball contests.
What’s new in Georgia schools? Screen time limits, tuition hike and more.
The 2026-2027 school year is starting this week, with new leaders, new rules, new schools and new payment plans.

