News for Metro Atlanta and Region

That wasn’t fireworks: 2 DeKalb gunfire incidents end in arrests
“Celebratory gunfire” in the evening hours of July 4 led to three arrests across two separate incidents in Dekalb County.
Exonerated man looks to rebuild after 16 years of lost time in prison
Brandon Pugh was exonerated after 16 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. But stepping out of the Georgia prison proved not to be the end of his uphill battle.

E-bikes are exploding in popularity, but they are not toys
As electric bicycle use has increased, so have injuries such as fractures and concussions.
Ex-chief justice leaves law firm for custom education role
Former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton has left global law firm Troutman Pepper Locke for a new role at Georgia State University College of Law.

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.
UGA weighs African American studies major; engineering school gets record gift
The University of Georgia is reviewing its African American studies program. Georgia beings its Workforce Pell Grant Initiative.

Embattled Georgia sheriff faces new criminal charges, 2nd arrest in months
Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson was taken into custody Thursday by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Ex-chief justice leaves law firm for custom education role
Former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton has left global law firm Troutman Pepper Locke for a new role at Georgia State University College of Law.

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.
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Ossoff, Warnock join push for Graham Platner to drop out of key Senate race
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Fulton judge tosses DAs’ case against Republican-backed oversight panel
A Fulton County judge tossed a lawsuit against the state's Republican-backed oversight panel for rogue prosecutors, saying the district attorneys failed to show harm.

Big Tigger’s wife arrested on kidnapping, child custody warrants, officials say
Big Tigger’s wife was arrested on kidnapping and child custody warrants, officials say, adding to the mounting controversy surrounding the radio show host’s personal life.
Atlanta megaproducer Jermaine Dupri alleges Sony owes him $18M in royalties
Jermaine Dupri’s recordings have produced more than $200 million in gross revenue over the last 32 years, according to the complaint.

Georgia agency orders data center’s ‘pop-up’ power plant to halt construction
The first “pop-up” power plant to serve a Georgia data center has been ordered to stop construction and cited for an alleged breach of state law by environmental officials.
Judge denies request for 12-month protective order against Fulton manager
A neighborhood homeowners association dispute goes before a judge who denies a couple's request for a 12-month stalking protective order against Fulton County manager.
Why some Atlanta entrepreneurs are embracing shipping container storefronts
Containers offer some benefits. They're modular, durable and, at scale, cheaper and faster to build with than traditional construction, said one real estate executive.

World Cup Atlanta: Comeback by Argentina in 3-2 win
Get live updates from around Atlanta during the 2026 FIFA World Cup — including match day traffic, Fan Fest news, watch parties, MARTA updates and more.

CEO of Gwinnett life sciences park to join nonprofit buyer of Northlake Mall
The top executive of a life sciences campus in Gwinnett County is switching jobs to a different nonprofit that recently undertook its own ambitious project.
Ariana Grande delivers powerhouse vocals at first Atlanta show in 7 years
With visuals celebrating each era of her triumphant career, Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Tour was filled with gratitude for a journey encapsulating tragedy and happiness.

Dr. Grace Kim remembered for compassion, adventurous spirit
Dr. Grace Sung Un Kim was a beloved anesthesiologist who lived in Smyrna, worked for Wellstar and loved skiing, sailing and scuba diving.





