News for Metro Atlanta and Region
North Georgia sizzles under heat advisory; feels-like temp up to 109 in forecast
The National Weather Service expects the feels-like temperature to top triple digits this weekend and into the start of the work week.

Road work delays during weekday rush often triggered by two big culprits
The Georgia Department of Transportation says weather and equipment failures are among the reasons road work lingers past scheduled cutoff times.
Mom charged in son’s hot car death may leave jail for funeral, Gwinnett judge says
A mother charged in the July 29 hot car death of her son will be allowed to leave jail to attend his Saturday funeral, according to a court order.

He delivered 100 Georgia babies. Soon, he’ll return to space on Artemis III.
Artemis III astronaut Frank Rubio, also a doctor and a helicopter pilot, served at Georgia's Fort Benning and Hunter Army Airfield before notching a U.S. space trip record.
Longtime GOP utility regulator to leave post early
This year’s Public Service Commission races have drawn heightened attention after Democrats flipped two seats on the five-member panel last year.

Coming soon to rural Georgia: Thousands more acres of new solar projects
Three new energy projects could cover thousands more acres of rural Georgia with solar panels.
Flock camera resistance is just the beginning. Let’s avoid a ‘1984′ scenario.
More cities are rejecting Flock cameras because of concerns over privacy, errors, wrongful arrests and abuse. The solution is to regulate the mass surveillance industry.

Marietta podcaster Sean Kipe explores mysterious death of Natalie Jones
Sean Kipe of Marietta went from L.A. musician to Atlanta location scout to true crime podcaster. His latest is about the mysterious death of Georgia mom Natalie Jones.

Babysitter faces kidnapping, cruelty charges after girls found, warrant says
Camera footage shows the dramatic rescue of two missing girls from a tow trailer where police say their babysitter "jeopardized their health, safety, and well-being."
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James Laney, former ambassador to Korea and Emory University president, dies at 98
Faculty say Laney transformed Emory from “a good, regional school” into a world-class research university. He left in 1993 to become the U.S. ambassador to South Korea.

Atlanta falls short again in Democratic convention sweepstakes
The city had been one of five finalists to host the 2028 convention. Party leaders on Thursday narrowed their choices to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia.

A.M. ATL: Fire and brimstone
Morning, y'all. In your Aug. 20 update: A controversial "shut up" from Atlanta's mayor, a former fire union leader's lawsuit, solar projects and more.

Need help building something complex in Georgia? That’s her team’s specialty.
From schools to gardens to data centers, JLL's Atlanta-based team led by Mary Margaret Murphy delivers development.
Get in, we’re going for a ride in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
This hot dog’s on a roll, navigating through Atlanta traffic. It will be in the metro area through the weekend.

Ex-fire union leader gets biblical in fight over reassignment
Atlanta fire Capt. Nate Bailey said in a lawsuit that he was sent to “front-line duty” as punishment for his union activism.

Public park, housing and shops to replace aging Sandy Springs retail center
Sandy Springs approves an agreement with a developer to transform a shopping center into a mixed-use hub with apartments, townhomes, retail and a new public park.

A.M. ATL: Waffle music
Morning, y'all. In your Aug. 19 update: the firing of a viral Waffle House rapper, pop-up gas power plants, a $165M crypto scam and more.
Marietta company’s innovative space armor to be part of upcoming SpaceX launch
The tile weighs about as much as a smartphone but can protect spacecraft from small debris traveling about 17,000 miles per hour.

Mayor’s ‘shut up’ response sparks debate over social media etiquette
What ensued was a hearty discussion over city policy, social media decorum and whether it’s appropriate for elected officials to deride their critics online.






