News for Metro Atlanta and Region
Wedding night helicopter crash near Dawsonville leaves 2 dead, 1 alive
The crash near Dawsonville left two men dead and one woman who survived. Their identities have not been released.
Woman fatally stabbed on MARTA train identified; man arrested.
A 66-year-old Atlanta woman was fatally stabbed on a MARTA train in what officials called a “senseless” incident. A 25-year-old was arrested.
Another stormy weekend, but drier days are on the way
The National Weather Service predicts up to an inch of rain through Monday in North Georgia and Middle Georgia, with isolated higher totals possible.
Georgia high court clears path for COVID-delayed prisoner executions
Part of an agreement halting the executions of nine Georgia inmates on death row doesn’t protect them anymore, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
FBI offers reward for escaped Ga. inmate who stole millions in prison
Arthur Lee Cofield Jr. went missing from the federal prison in Jesup in May. He was serving more than 11 years for stealing from the Hollywood film mogul Sidney Kimmel.
Severe thunderstorms coming through metro Atlanta, but sunny days ahead
Forecasters predict a 20% chance of rain during Monday’s commute and into the evening. Central Georgia could see gusts of wind up to 60 mph and scattered showers.
Georgia high court clears path for COVID-delayed prisoner executions
Part of an agreement halting the executions of nine Georgia inmates on death row doesn’t protect them anymore, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Former Atlanta Housing official sentenced for Section 8 and pandemic fraud
Tracy Denise Jones, who oversaw one of the nation’s largest Section 8 housing assistance programs at Atlanta Housing, was sentenced to nine months in prison for fraud.
‘Brutal’ deadly MARTA attack prompts safety response ahead of World Cup
Details of violent MARTA stabbing come to light as questions emerge about safety in the city ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
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