News for Metro Atlanta and Region
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.

South Georgia wildfires could get beneficial rain, severe storms on horizon
Beneficial showers in southeast Georgia could bring more than an inch of rain over large wildfires in the area.
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Race for 3 open U.S. House seats in Georgia could be decided next month
In three Georgia congressional districts where the electorate is heavily Republican, the race for open seats could be decided in the primaries.
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.
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.’
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.
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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These ‘smart fabric’ sheets could revolutionize how hospitals prevent bedsores
Georgia Tech researchers are piloting crib-based sensor technology at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, using an app to alert staff when patients are at risk.

Developer that sued South Fulton over zoning is poised to get $9M tax break
A Fulton County agency gave preliminary approval to a $9.3 million tax break for developer KMT Partners to support the project despite some controversy.
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.

15 fires in 7 hours: DeKalb man accused of arson during drought
The fires were set late Sunday night into Monday morning, within a half-mile radius of the Clarkston GSU Perimeter College.
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.
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.'

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.
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.

