News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Rain in metro atlanta
UPDATE

Heavy rain could drench Georgia, bring flash flooding before temps drop

Several inches of rain are possible through the weekend, with the wettest time period expected to stretch from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning.

Automates License Plate System

Metro police on alert for Halloween Flock vandalism amid more misuse claims

Metro agencies are on alert over online calls to disable Flock cameras on Oct. 31 as the technology continues to draw criticism and more officers face misuse allegations.

Security guard accused in 90-year-old man’s Buckhead stabbing goes to trial

Family sues security guard acquitted of murder at Buckhead senior home

The daughters of the 90-year-old victim are suing after a jury found security guard Janet Denise Williams not guilty after just over an hour of deliberations.

Georgia News
Georgia braces for rain, floods, tornadoes
UPDATE

Hurricane Isaias strengthens as Georgia braces for severe weather

The National Weather Service is urging people to take preparations as Hurricane Isaias, the season’s first Atlantic hurricane, gains strength.

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Delta

Delta revenue continues to increase while fuel costs rise

The airline is weathering much higher prices for aviation fuel.

James Mills

Ga. election board director acts without approval, tests limits of authority

The State Election Board's executive director sent letters to the Trump administration. A majority of members believe he's exceeded his authority.

Crime & Public Safety
Atlanta attorneys for Secoriea Turners family call on Rick Jackson to stop using her likeness.

‘Take it down’: Secoriea Turner’s family condemns new Rick Jackson ad

The ad from the Republican nominee for governor in Georgia targets Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and features an anguished 911 call from Secoriea Turner's mother.

FBI Raid Wrong House

Atlanta family’s landmark case against FBI revived by federal judges

An Atlanta family's landmark case against an FBI agent who mistakenly led an armed SWAT team into their home can proceed to trial, federal judges said Wednesday.

Sandy Springs Gas Leak

Sandy Springs residents return to homes after gas leak, police say

A gas leak on Wednesday closed a road in Sandy Springs and required some residents to temporarily evacuate.

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Fulton County justice leaders hold press conference to discuss concerns about the county's budget process

Leaders of Fulton justice system refuse to take part in budget hearings

DeKalb DA announces indictment in a 2011 cold-case sexual assaults by an ex-police officer

DNA from federal arrest ties ex-DeKalb officer to cold case rape, DA says

UPS

UPS rolls out new shipping option for high-value or sensitive deliveries

GExSAMY

Atlanta-based marketing agency joins global company in nine-figure deal

Piedmont University Nursing Facility

Buffalo man arrested, accused of threatening to kill Mike Collins, sheriff says

Duracell new facility

Duracell is powering battery innovation at new $56M Atlanta facility

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A.M. ATL: Panda countdown

Death penalty injunction hearing
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Explore 50 years of the Presnell death row case

Airport MARTA station

MARTA blew fiscal year budget by nearly 17%, officials say