News for Metro Atlanta and Region

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Memorial Day weekend’s storms prelude soggy week to come for metro Atlanta

Daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to extend beyond Memorial Day for North and Middle Georgia this week, the National Weather Service says.

Atlanta Airport April 3 2026

Ebola screening is expanding to the Atlanta airport

The CDC added Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to its list of airports with enhanced screening procedures for those who traveled to Ebola-impacted nations.

I-285 weekend closure sends traffic detouring through Atlanta
GRIDLOCK GUY

Atlanta did well during the close of I-285. What about the next dozen closings?

Atlanta traffic held up better than expected during a full I-285 closure, offering clues to how drivers may respond to future GDOT shutdowns.

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US Wildfires

Once ‘a monster,’ Georgia wildfires are mostly contained but still not out

Despite recent rain, twin South Georgia wildfires continue to burn more than a month after they began consuming tens of thousands of acres between Valdosta and Atlantic coast.

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Hurricane Helene will make landfall tonight

PSC signs off on lower bills for Georgia Power customers

The Public Service Commission approved a proposal that will save customers some money on their bills and also cover the costs of fuel and storm recovery for Georgia Power.

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turtle release

A real live teenage mutant ninja turtle? Viral sensation returns to the sea.

Early Grey, a rare hybrid turtle rescued from Cape Cod beach and nursed to health at Georgia Sea Turtle Center, returned to the ocean at Jekyll Island after going viral.

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Crime & Public Safety
Federal Judge Misconduct

Atlanta police investigate sex affair involving judge and high-ranking officer

Atlanta police are investigating whether a high-ranking officer had an affair with a federal judge involving courthouse sex.

Hank Aaron home run 1974

Braves end Hank Aaron memorabilia fight with former staffers

The Atlanta Braves have ended a legal battle for the ownership of the home plate and bases from Hank Aaron’s historic 715th home run after claiming the items were stolen.

Robert Busbee

Interim DA takes over in Statesboro area after predecessor’s sudden death

Jillian Gibson is taking over as the acting district attorney in the Ogeechee Judicial District after the elected official overseeing the office died late last week.

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Waymo resumes robotaxi service in Atlanta after flash flood pause

Robert Busbee

Interim DA takes over in Statesboro area after predecessor’s sudden death

Colt Gray status hearing

Apalachee shooting suspect’s trial moving out of Barrow County

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Armed shoplifting suspect killed by police at Cobb mall identified, GBI says

Atlanta partners with Morehouse School of Medicine

Atlanta looks to partner with Morehouse School of Medicine on future hospital

Fulton County Sheriff’s Office has a new tool in jail security: Drones

Fulton sheriff plans to turn away some misdemeanor arrestees from jail

Fifa signage

APD chief: Teamwork with feds will focus on security during World Cup

MARTA Train Delay
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Is MARTA World Cup ready? New Atlanta trains haven’t passed safety tests.

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Atlanta Braves join public health initiative, spotlighting heart disease risk

Bank of America Plaza Rendering

Why renovated Atlanta office buildings have a leg up on their competition