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Shots fired prompt lockdown at Fort Stewart; no injuries
Fort Stewart gunman was quickly apprehended, and there were no injuries reported, officials said.

Todd and Julie Chrisley file $25M lawsuit against Atlanta lawyer
Todd and Julie Chrisley filed a $25M lawsuit in Atlanta against one of their former defense lawyers, claiming his malpractice led to their convictions and prison sentences.
Drug deal turns deadly at College Park apartment complex, police say
A suspected drug deal at a College Park apartment complex escalated into violence Saturday night, leaving one man dead and another injured, police said.
Kemp appoints Fulton judge to appeals court after her election loss
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker's appointment to the Georgia Court of Appeals could void last month's election result for her county seat.
Atlanta’s famed nightlife scene gets ready to entertain World Cup revelers
Atlanta’s nightlife reputation is renowned. The World Cup is its next stage.

Neighbors say petting zoo animals terrorized them. Would a judge listen?
A family took their complaint to a magistrate court after run-ins with animals, including an alleged bull, that got loose from a petting farm in North Georgia’s Fannin County.

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.
Kemp appoints Fulton judge to appeals court after her election loss
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker's appointment to the Georgia Court of Appeals could void last month's election result for her county seat.

Sheriff’s deputy settles landmark transgender rights case against Georgia county
A transgender sheriff's deputy in central Georgia has settled her landmark health insurance case against Houston County and its sheriff after almost seven years in court.
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No timeline for new MARTA trains to enter service
New MARTA trains have no timeline to enter service, officials said Thursday. They're unlikely to be ready before the World Cup ends in July.

Turner alumni, luminaries celebrate the mogul at private Atlanta memorial
The memorial for Turner Broadcasting founder Ted Turner was held during a period of rapid change for Warner Bros. Discovery.

5 free arts events you should catch at Atlanta’s World Cup cultural hub
The Atlanta Cultural Exchange will celebrate FIFA World Cup with eight days of panels, music and visual arts.

Decatur WatchFest, celebrating World Cup, starts today. Here’s what to know.
Here’s what to expect if you plan to catch the Decatur WatchFest, which will coincide with FIFA World Cup and feature acts like Big Boi and Indigo Girls.
After tweaks, mayor’s tax extension plan headed to council for final vote
Mayor Andre Dickens’ widely debated Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative hinges on extending six of Atlanta’s eight tax allocation districts for 30 years.

Georgia hospitals test ‘game-changer’ pancreatic cancer drugs
Clinical trials at Emory and Piedmont are signaling a potential breakthrough in treating pancreatic cancer, one of the nation’s deadliest diseases.

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.

South Downtown dodged foreclosure. Now it’s central to Atlanta urban revival.
The first phase of South Downtown is a $140 million investment in some of the earliest commercial buildings in Atlanta. Developers say there's much more to come.

Equinox luxury fitness center picks Buckhead for first Georgia location
Equinox, the fitness concept popular with celebrities, has selected a location in Buckhead with an expected opening in 2027.
Atlanta school board members seem skeptical of mayor’s tax extension plan
Mayor Andre Dickens made an emotional appeal to City Council members during an hourslong presentation.




