News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Daycare where child was injured has history of mistreatment, records show
Big Blue Marble Academy in Grovetown has had previous incidents involving physical mistreatment of children in recent years, state reports show.
Andy Stanley to step down as senior pastor from North Point Ministries
Andy Stanley announced he is stepping down as senior pastor of Atlanta's North Point Ministries next year.

Woman arrested in homecoming shooting that injured 3, officials say
Three people were injured in a shooting Saturday in the tailgate area of an Augusta high school, according to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office.
Georgia News

Trump set to announce Audi plant in Middle Georgia at rally
A new auto plant by Audi, an esteemed luxury brand, would burnish Georgia’s credentials as a hub of automotive manufacturing in the South.
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What’s as long as 5 football fields? Private docks likely headed to Georgia coast.
State agency to vote on allowing private residential docks up to 1,500 feet long and 6 feet wide on Georgia's coast amid public opposition.

Snapchat settles Georgia couple’s crash lawsuit on eve of trial
The Maynards (plantiffs) allege that Christal McGee told her three passengers right before the crash that she was trying to hit 100 mph, to post it on Snapchat.
Crime & Public Safety

All but 1 released from hospitals after Salem High football team bus crash
More than 20 Salem High School students and staff were taken for medical treatment following a Friday crash that caused their school bus to overturn, officials say.
Social media celeb who flaunted lavish life indicted on $4M Georgia SNAP fraud
An Atlanta social media celebrity with millions of followers was federally indicted for fraudulently obtaining more than $4 million in SNAP benefits, authorities say.

Goliath, similar Six Flags rides to get new safety feature following deadly incident
The Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia will get a new restraint when the ride reopens. An Atlanta man was ejected from the popular coaster midride Oct. 12.
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A.M. ATL: Wait, there’s more
Morning, y'all. Your Oct. 23 update: deadlocked down-ballot races, the Atlanta airport's spendy era, Michelin-starred restaurants and more.

Spooked by candy prices? Georgia residents get creative for trick-or-treaters
With chocolate prices soaring, Georgia residents are swapping sweets, shopping for bargains and finding creative ways to keep trick-or-treaters happy.

10 car names that returned in surprising new forms
Brands spend millions developing a model, and nothing identifies it more than its name.

Creating a downtown: Sandy Springs restarts expansion of its city center
Sandy Springs is trying again to kickstart the expansion of its walkable town center called City Springs after a prior deal fell apart.
Lawsuit accuses College Park officials of collusion to take property
The lawsuit accuses defendants of attempted bribery, extortion and making false statements, though it doesn’t specify which actions support each of those claims.
With Spirit Airlines gone, Delta is taking over its gates in Atlanta
Delta will take over the lease for Spirit's gates at Hartsfield-Jackson, possibly adding more flights and cutting down on tarmac traffic.

A.M. ATL: Nay, AI
Morning, y'all. Your Oct. 22 update: AI regulation, a motorist-cyclist collision case, Chick-fil-A Dwarf Houses and more.
Fired staff sue Planned Parenthood Southeast, alleging leadership crisis
Six former Planned Parenthood Southeast employees are together suing the nonprofit, claiming they were fired after complaining about conservative leadership.

AJC poll: Georgians want government to regulate AI; most oppose data centers.
The majority of Republicans and Democrats support regulation of artificial intelligence. The gap widens when it comes to data center construction and surveillance cameras.

Teddy Swims doubles down on his Atlanta pride during first arena tour
Conyers native Teddy Swims stopped at Atlanta's State Farm Arena on his The Ugly Tour, where he pumped up the city with an Atlanta-inspired stage.





