News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Georgia Party Shooting

‘It’s life-altering’: Mass shooting leaves small Georgia town reeling

A mass shooting in the small South Georgia town of Vienna left two people dead and injured at least 35 early Sunday morning, according to the GBI.

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GRIDLOCK GUY

From baseball to cornball: Terms that hit outside the ballpark and on the road

With postseason baseball at a fever pitch, here is a glossary of the sport’s terms that can — with a stretch — apply to Atlanta traffic.

Rain in metro atlanta
UPDATE

Heavy rain could drench Georgia, bring flash flooding before temps drop

Several inches of rain are possible through the weekend, with the wettest time period expected to stretch from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning.

Georgia News
Cobb DOT prepares for winds, flooding from Hurricane Isaias
UPDATE

Georgia storm watches upgraded to warnings as Hurricane Isaias strengthens

The National Weather Service is urging people to take preparations as Hurricane Isaias, the season’s first Atlantic hurricane, gains strength.

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How Home Depot prepares for a major hurricane

Home Depot opens command center to prepare stores for Hurricane Isaias

Home Depot has activated its emergency command center for the first time this year in preparation for Hurricane Isaias.

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As storm inches closer to Georgia, metro Atlanta braces for ice threat

Georgia statewide power outage map: Check for outages by county

Get the latest updates on power outages across Georgia as Hurricane Isaias impacts the region. Track current outage numbers and affected areas in real time.

Crime & Public Safety
Atlanta attorneys for Secoriea Turners family call on Rick Jackson to stop using her likeness.

‘Take it down’: Secoriea Turner’s family condemns new Rick Jackson ad

The ad from the Republican nominee for governor in Georgia targets Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and features an anguished 911 call from Secoriea Turner's mother.

FBI Raid Wrong House

Atlanta family’s landmark case against FBI revived by federal judges

An Atlanta family's landmark case against an FBI agent who mistakenly led an armed SWAT team into their home can proceed to trial, federal judges said Wednesday.

Sandy Springs Gas Leak

Sandy Springs residents return to homes after gas leak, police say

A gas leak on Wednesday closed a road in Sandy Springs and required some residents to temporarily evacuate.

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Sandy Springs Gas Leak

Sandy Springs residents return to homes after gas leak, police say

Newsletter - AM ATL

A.M. ATL: Stormy weather

Fulton County justice leaders hold press conference to discuss concerns about the county's budget process

Leaders of Fulton justice system refuse to take part in budget hearings

DeKalb DA announces indictment in a 2011 cold-case sexual assaults by an ex-police officer

DNA from federal arrest ties ex-DeKalb officer to cold case rape, DA says

UPS

UPS rolls out new shipping option for high-value or sensitive deliveries

GExSAMY

Atlanta-based marketing agency joins global company in nine-figure deal

Piedmont University Nursing Facility

Buffalo man arrested, accused of threatening to kill Mike Collins, sheriff says

Duracell new facility

Duracell is powering battery innovation at new $56M Atlanta facility

Newsletter - AM ATL

A.M. ATL: Panda countdown

Death penalty injunction hearing
INTERACTIVE TIMELINE

Explore 50 years of the Presnell death row case