News for Metro Atlanta and Region

2 face federal charges in attack on Atlanta police training center contractor
Two people face federal charges for their alleged involvement in the attack on Brasfield & Gorrie construction company, which officials say damaged the firm's property.

Bus hijacking death was Gwinnett’s, driver’s fault, lawsuit says
The daughter of a 2024 bus hijacking victim's lawsuit against the bus driver, bus company and city says the shooter’s strange behavior should have been noticed in advance.
Former Georgia House Majority Leader Larry Walker dies at 84
Majority leader from 1986 to 2004, he is the father of current Georgia Senate President Pro Tem Larry Walker III.

A dog fled fire by swimming to an uninhabited island. Then the search began.
Neighbors on Georgia's Tybee Island joined forces with drones and boats to try to find Walker, a 2-year-old hound that fled a fire and swam to an uninhabited island.

Who’s providing alternative medicine in Georgia, and what they can, can’t do
Georgia law limits the scope of practice for healthcare providers, including those at IV clinics, med spas and alternative medicine clinics.

Collins defeats Dooley for GOP U.S. Senate nomination
U.S. Rep. Mike Collins will face U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in November after winning the Republican runoff in Georgia's Senate contest.
Man illegally in U.S. arrested for flying drone at FIFA Fan Fest, feds say
21 drones have been seized during FIFA World Cup activities in Atlanta, the FBI said.
Cobb County, Mableton reach agreement on police services
The deal comes a couple of weeks after the previous agreement expired when Mableton Mayor Michael Owens objected to a section of the agreement involving fines, court revenue.

Parents sentenced after girl’s death in Gwinnett fire exposes years of abuse
A 10-year-old girl was found dead in 2022 inside a windowless room at a Gwinnett County home that had burned to cinders. Last week, her parents were sentenced to prison.
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Cobb County, Mableton reach agreement on police services
The deal comes a couple of weeks after the previous agreement expired when Mableton Mayor Michael Owens objected to a section of the agreement involving fines, court revenue.
Atlanta City Council passes mayor’s neighborhood reinvestment plan
Mayor Andre Dickens’ ambitious second-term agenda aims to tackle Atlanta’s massive wealth gap and help overcome what he calls the “tale of two cities.”

Riverdale twins, age 5, die in apparent drowning at Florida rental, officials say
Two families arrived at the vacation home early Friday, and the girls were found unresponsive in the pool later that morning, according to the Osceola County sheriff’s office.
Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera stepping down to head Aspen Institute
Georgia Tech President Angel Cabrera is stepping down in November to head the nonprofit Aspen Institute after boosting the Atlanta public university's enrollment and funding.

World Cup get-in price for Spain vs. Cape Verde tops $500
The price of admission has been a controversial subject for what’s been called the most expensive World Cup ever.

Altera Festival introduces AI-curious to emerging technology in film
The festival showcases how AI, extended reality, spatial computing and other emerging technologies can reshape the creative process.

Parents sentenced after girl’s death in Gwinnett fire exposes years of abuse
A 10-year-old girl was found dead in 2022 inside a windowless room at a Gwinnett County home that had burned to cinders. Last week, her parents were sentenced to prison.

Braves Country Fest has home run debut with Ella Langley, Cody Johnson
While the Braves were in New York to play the Mets, Truist Park was packed with thousands of fans enjoying singers Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Ernest and Mackenzie Carpenter.

Cherokee sheriff’s deputy accused of misusing license plate reader database
The Cherokee County sheriff’s deputy is charged with a felony and misdemeanor after police say she searched for a co-worker’s license plate.
Swimmer’s body found in Lake Lanier after drowning, officials say
A man’s body was pulled from the water of Lake Lanier late Saturday night following an extensive search after he was reported missing while swimming, officials say.






