News for Metro Atlanta and Region
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.
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.
Atlanta chief meteorologist David Chandley to retire after 42 years
The weather expert has worked at five Georgia stations over the years, including Fox 5 and WSB-TV.

Lawmakers race to suspend Georgia gas tax as prices spike
The state House voted 163-4 on Wednesday to suspend the state gas tax for 60 days. The Senate could give it final approval within days.
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Instead of waiting for an Atlanta office rebound, this firm is gearing up
Cushman & Wakefield has spent the past six months on a hiring spree.
Homeowners’ $21M verdict nixed in Georgia country club fight
A $21 million verdict awarded to homeowners of a north Georgia country club in their fight against the property's developers has been wiped out on appeal.

Gov. Kemp suspends Hall County sheriff for 2 months after DUI charge
Sheriff Gerald Couch was arrested Feb. 27 and charged with DUI, failure to maintain a lane and open container, officials said. He was booked into his own jail.

2 teens killed in South Fulton ID’d as police search for shooter
Officials said late Tuesday no information on the suspected gunman was available and that it was “unclear” what led to the shooting.

VA employee hurt, suspect dead after shooting at Jasper clinic, officials say
Officers confronted the suspected shooter outside of the Pickens County veterans' clinic and was "killed on site," officials said.
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Fire union sues Atlanta over unsigned collective bargaining agreement
The department had operated under a new contract for six months, until it was told in October the agreement was not in effect because the mayor never signed it.

Oscar-winning cinematographer shares secrets in new book, Atlanta screenings
Roger Deakins, the cinematographer behind "Fargo," "Skyfall" and many more films, is in town this week for a master class at GSU, screenings and a book signing.

NHL in Alpharetta? Here’s the redevelopment vision for North Point Mall.
The development team aims to raze the outdated shopping mall and transform it into a massive mixed-use district centered around a 20,000-seat arena.

VA employee hurt, suspect dead after shooting at Jasper clinic, officials say
Officers confronted the suspected shooter outside of the Pickens County veterans' clinic and was "killed on site," officials said.

Long lines, canceled flights. Atlanta airport faces travel snarls again.
Tuesdays are typically one of the slower travel periods of the week, but that has been upended.
Metro Atlanta braces for more frigid temps before midweek warmup
“This is March in Georgia,” meteorologist says of the nearly 30-degree temperature swing in just a little over 12 hours.
Magic City shown support at Atlanta Hawks game despite NBA cancellation
Despite the NBA canceling the Hawks’ Magic City promotion, fans wore gear and homemade hoodies to show support for the Atlanta strip club at Monday’s game.

Affordable high-rise near City Hall to provide housing for Atlanta employees
Officials celebrate the groundbreaking Monday for Trinity Central Flats, a $130 million mixed-use high-rise.
Atlanta’s first open container neighborhood: Historic South Downtown
South Downtown will be the first neighborhood in the city where residents and visitors can traverse public sidewalks and streets with an alcoholic drink in hand.
Atlanta’s on-street parking costs to rise
It’s going to cost drivers more to park on Atlanta streets following the first rate increase since at least 2010.






