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Your commute on Ga. 400 is about to get worse. Then it’ll get better (maybe).
The $11B project, aimed at rebuilding one of metro Atlanta’s worst traffic corridors, promises relief for commuters, but data shows congestion may eventually climb back up.

Cobb police shoot, kill man wanted on murder charge related to scooter crash, GBI says
Damian Strozier, 31, was fatally shot by Cobb police after an hourslong search, the GBI said.

Man charged in DeKalb shooting spree dies in jail, sheriff’s office says
Olaolukitan Adon Abel, 26, was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday evening, according to authorities.
Democrats jockey in race that could decide control of Georgia energy regulator
Three Democrats are vying for a shot at a key seat on the Georgia Public Service Commission and a say in Georgia Power customers’ bills.
Power bills, data centers dominate Republican Georgia PSC debate
Three Republican candidates are vying for their party’s nomination in District 5, a seat that is based in western Georgia, but which is voted on statewide.
Hawks fixing ‘deep’ damage caused by trusted exec, leader says
The Atlanta Hawks' former senior vice president of finance was sentenced Wednesday to just over three years in federal prison for stealing $3.8 million from the team.
Prominent civil rights attorney alleges medical neglect at Fulton jail
Attorney Ben Crump said his clients’ constitutional rights were violated and characterized his treatment as `deliberate indifference.’
9m agoHawks fixing ‘deep’ damage caused by trusted exec, leader says
The Atlanta Hawks' former senior vice president of finance was sentenced Wednesday to just over three years in federal prison for stealing $3.8 million from the team.
16-year-old shot, killed in year’s first homicide on MARTA property
The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the teen Tuesday, a day after the shooting, as Xavier Wright, who would have turned 17 next week.
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UPS sees profit, revenue decline but promises ‘inflection’ ahead in 2026
UPS saw revenues and profit decline in the first quarter, but executives say the back half of 2026 will be where its major strategic shift starts to pay off.

Mini cans, cherry flavors boost Coke’s first-quarter results
Coca-Cola on Tuesday posted higher quarterly sales than expected despite a strained geopolitical and consumer environment.

Crucial rain headed to South Georgia amid ongoing wildfires
Widespread rain expected to hit southeast Georgia this week could prove beneficial to two wildfires continuing to impact the area.

Primarily decided: May 19 election likely conclusive in some local races
Georgia’s May 19 primary (or the June runoff) could effectively decide county races in Fulton, DeKalb and Cobb, where partisan makeups give primary winners a strong edge.
As Delta flight delays mount, pilots and management point fingers
Delta’s cancellations from pilot staffing are up tenfold as the airline heads into a busy summer.
Atlanta council president wants a city car and driver for official business
The Department of Public Works and the Finance Department would be tasked with designating a vehicle and funding Overstreet’s `portal-to-portal transportation.'
Georgia declares ‘Level 1′ drought, urges conservation. Here’s what to know.
The move will require public water systems to encourage conservation as a historic and unusual spring drought grips Georgia.

Ex-Alabama tackle pleads guilty in $20M NFL player impersonation case
Former University of Alabama defensive tackle Luther Davis pleaded guilty Monday to fraud in a $20M federal case accusing him of impersonating NFL players to get loans.
Insanity defense tested in fatal Midtown shooting trial
Trial started in Atlanta on Monday against Raissa Kengne, who claims she is not guilty by reason of insanity in the shooting deaths of two men in Midtown in 2022.

ICE begins 2026 with high pace of arrests in Georgia
Georgia ranks as a top state in the country for enforcement, updated federal data shows.

