News for Metro Atlanta and Region
Electric car owners face hidden costs. There’s an understandable reason.
Owners of electric and alternative fuel vehicles face sticker shock when they renew registration as states try to make up for shrinking gas tax funds.

With World Cup knocking, homeless camp cleanup proceeds at downtown’s doorstep
Atlanta cleared a large homeless encampment near Grady ahead of the World Cup, part of its “Downtown Rising” push to place people in housing and improve safety.

Kemp orders probe into Hall County sheriff’s DUI charge after Four Lokos
Gov. Brian Kemp ordered an investigation Friday into a metro Atlanta sheriff accused of driving in his county-issued SUV after drinking Four Lokos.

Georgia to get new wildlife area on land bought from Okefenokee mining company
Georgia will soon turn a piece of land previously owned by a company that tried to mine near the Okefenokee Swamp into a new wildlife management area open to the public.
Double amputee in Georgia ICE detention could be deported soon, supporters say
The family of Rodney Taylor has said that the double amputee, who has been in ICE custody for over a year, could be deported imminently.
Ossabaw Island exhibit: ‘Center of all creation’ off the coast of Georgia
New exhibit at Savannah’s Telfair Museums places Ossabaw Island, made famous by preservationist Eleanor "Sandy" Torrey West, among the nation’s most important artist colonies.
Charges dropped against teens in Hall County teacher’s death
Jason Hughes died last week after being run over by a vehicle when a prank went wrong at his home.
Atlanta litigator brings DoorDash insight to company defense
After three years handling DoorDash's insurance litigation, Atlanta lawyer Kimberly Sheridan has a new approach in serving as outside counsel to a variety of companies.
She waited 13 years to face her rapist. Now, he faces life in prison.
Wesley Cooley faces life in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of rape, kidnapping with bodily injury and other charges.
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Atlanta Beltline is home to world’s longest linear arboretum, officials say
The arboretum, which stretches 60 acres, features 647 unique tree and woody shrub species and cultivars.

Hoped to lease space in Ponce City Market’s new office building? Too late.
Sage announced Wednesday it will expand its regional headquarters to lease the full 89,000 square feet of office space at 619 Ponce.

Delta delays Atlanta-Tel Aviv route restart until August
The airline had planned to restart its Atlanta-Israel route in April. The route was last flown on Oct. 6, 2023, when it was paused amid the Israel-Hamas war.

Gwinnett names sole school superintendent finalist
The Gwinnett County Board of Education fired former superintendent Calvin Watts more than a year ago.

Intennse moves its rapid-fire tennis concept to Assembly Studios
Intennse is moving to Assembly Studios in Doraville, deepening the relationship between the tennis league and Assembly’s owners Gray Media.

DeKalb school bus crash sends 5 to hospital after car runs red light, officials say
The bus was transporting 29 students to Montclair Elementary School in Brookhaven when the crash happened.

As World Cup approaches, Atlanta looks back 30 years for inspiration
Central Atlanta Progress highlights the sense of Olympic deja vu Atlanta leaders aim to create during the World Cup.

She won control of infamous Confederate shop in court. Then, she died.
The controversial Confederate store in the heart of downtown Kennesaw could have yet another new owner following the death of the longtime proprietor’s sister this month....

Investment firm makes bid to take Papa Johns private, report says
A Papa Johns shareholder has reportedly made a bid worth about $1.5 billion to take the pizza chain private.

‘SANTA IS WATCHING YOU,’ mysterious signs say. Suspect has a white beard.
Intriguing signs have appeared around Atlanta. A man says he saw someone putting one up. The sign-poster looked a bit like Santa Claus.







