Engineering team from B.E.S.T. Academy headed to nationals

A team from Atlanta's B.E.S.T. Academy will compete in the national finals at the Southeastern Consortium for Minorities in Engineering design competition, June 26-29 at the University of Alabama. The goal of the competition is to prepare students to enter and complete post-secondary studies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This is the first time the team has advanced to the final round in the competition. Information: www.atlanta.k12.ga.us.

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Ex-Falcons star Jamal Anderson arrested after domestic incident, police say

Crews battle 2 apartment complex fires across Atlanta

1 dead, 2 injured after fight leads to shooting in Carrollton, police say

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Atlanta among airports where FAA will cut flights due to shutdown

The U.S. Department of Transportation will cut flights by 10% across 40 of the nation’s busiest airports on Friday to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers.

Metro Atlanta’s water smells, tastes weird again. Blame fall and Lake Lanier.

It’s safe to drink, but a seasonal change in Lake Lanier each fall means most of the metro’s water tastes like dirt and mold.

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Our list of 15 family-friendly doings in metro Atlanta for Nov. 7-9 includes Veterans Day events.