News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Husband charged with murder after shooting wife and son, Cobb police say
Shital Wrzesien, "distinguished Georgia Tech alumna and and esteemed technology leader," was found dead after a double shooting.

3 arrested when squatting complaint in Marietta leads to trafficking charges
Marietta police seek a fourth person who was also at the troubled Veritas at East Cobb complex, where two underage girls say they were forced to do sex acts.

DeKalb officer out on bond in teen’s ‘accidental’ fatal shooting during arrest
A DeKalb County police officer is out on bond, accused of “accidentally” firing his gun while arresting a 19-year-old man Tuesday evening, officials say.

Severe thunderstorms possible Sunday across Georgia
Thunderstorms rolling into Georgia have prompted severe thunderstorm watches and warnings for parts of Georgia while scattered storms hit metro Atlanta.
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Delta sees record revenue on higher fares, but fuel costs cut into profit
Airlines have increased fares as demand for travel continues, particularly among high-income consumers, and amid decreased competition after the shutdown of Spirit Airlines.

Federal judge won’t recuse in UPS race bias case amid misconduct inquiry
Facing possible impeachment over misconduct, a federal judge in Atlanta has denied several associated requests for her recusal from criminal and civil cases.

Holster, then handcuff: Fatal DeKalb arrest defied most officer training
Law enforcement officers in Georgia are generally trained not to handle a firearm while they handcuff. A recent DeKalb officer’s arrest has sparked questions about procedure.
Apalachee shooting suspect to appear in Barrow County for plea, sentence hearing
Colt Gray is set to appear in court for a non-negotiated plea and sentencing hearing on July 24, indicating he may be changing that not guilty plea.
Mother seeks damages a year after son was fatally shot by Atlanta officer
Devon Anderson’s family contends Atlanta police routinely turn a blind eye to officers’ misconduct.
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Federal judge won’t recuse in UPS race bias case amid misconduct inquiry
Facing possible impeachment over misconduct, a federal judge in Atlanta has denied several associated requests for her recusal from criminal and civil cases.
Georgia Aquarium plans to adopt two beluga whales in its largest rescue yet
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Husband charged with murder after shooting wife and son, Cobb police say
Shital Wrzesien, "distinguished Georgia Tech alumna and and esteemed technology leader," was found dead after a double shooting.

3 arrested when squatting complaint in Marietta leads to trafficking charges
Marietta police seek a fourth person who was also at the troubled Veritas at East Cobb complex, where two underage girls say they were forced to do sex acts.

DeKalb officer out on bond in teen’s ‘accidental’ fatal shooting during arrest
A DeKalb County police officer is out on bond, accused of “accidentally” firing his gun while arresting a 19-year-old man Tuesday evening, officials say.

Dr. Grady Clinkscales, noted hand surgeon, dies at 94
The renowned hand surgeon was responsible for starting Atlanta’s first microsurgery training lab and performed the first successful replantation in Georgia in 1978.
Mercedes-Benz opens $34M ‘playground for engineers’ in Atlanta
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Embattled ex-judge beats lawsuit by woman jailed over ‘daddy issues’
Former Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shermela Williams can't be sued by a young woman she jailed to address "daddy issues," a federal judge in Atlanta has ruled.





