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Atlanta’s most popular World Cup souvenir is free, if you’re willing to wait
Fans have spent hours in hot lines at Centennial Olympic Park to get Bank of America’s customizable bracelets. Some are flipping them online in a booming resale market.

That wasn’t fireworks: 2 DeKalb gunfire incidents end in arrests
“Celebratory gunfire” in the evening hours of July 4 led to three arrests across two separate incidents in Dekalb County.
Exonerated man looks to rebuild after 16 years of lost time in prison
Brandon Pugh was exonerated after 16 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. But stepping out of the Georgia prison proved not to be the end of his uphill battle.
UGA weighs African American studies major; engineering school gets record gift
The University of Georgia is reviewing its African American studies program. Georgia beings its Workforce Pell Grant Initiative.

Embattled ex-judge beats lawsuit by woman jailed over ‘daddy issues’
Former Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shermela Williams can't be sued by a young woman she jailed to address "daddy issues," a federal judge in Atlanta has ruled.
Ex-chief justice leaves law firm for custom education role
Former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton has left global law firm Troutman Pepper Locke for a new role at Georgia State University College of Law.

Husband charged with murder after shooting wife and son, Cobb police say
Shital Wrzesien was found dead, and son Jason was found injured, inside the home. Kirk Wrzesien, Shital’s husband, was taken into custody at the scene and booked into jail.
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Couple imprisoned for baby’s death eligible for state payout, judge says
Judge: Ashley Jordan and Albert Debelbot proved they did not murder their newborn daughter in 2008 and are eligible for compensation from the state's wrongful conviction fund.
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DeKalb officer out on bond in teen’s ‘accidental’ fatal shooting during arrest
A DeKalb County police officer is out on bond, accused of “accidentally” firing his gun while arresting a 19-year-old man Tuesday evening, officials say.
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Ex-chief justice leaves law firm for custom education role
Former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton has left global law firm Troutman Pepper Locke for a new role at Georgia State University College of Law.

World Cup promises aren’t materializing for some Atlanta small businesses
A group of 30 vendors is trying to recoup thousands of dollars they claim they lost with a city-sponsored small-business activation downtown, the Welcome to ATL Experience.

Police say gang involvement ‘likely’ in DeKalb sleepover shooting that killed 2
A man was arrested Tuesday, nearly a week after he allegedly fired multiple shots at a DeKalb County home where several boys were having a sleepover, officials say.
Fulton judge tosses DAs’ case against Republican-backed oversight panel
A Fulton County judge tossed a lawsuit against the state's Republican-backed oversight panel for rogue prosecutors, saying the district attorneys failed to show harm.

Big Tigger’s wife arrested on kidnapping, child custody warrants, officials say
Big Tigger’s wife was arrested on kidnapping and child custody warrants, officials say, adding to the mounting controversy surrounding the radio show host’s personal life.
Atlanta megaproducer Jermaine Dupri alleges Sony owes him $18M in royalties
Jermaine Dupri’s recordings have produced more than $200 million in gross revenue over the last 32 years, according to the complaint.

Georgia agency orders data center’s ‘pop-up’ power plant to halt construction
The first “pop-up” power plant to serve a Georgia data center has been ordered to stop construction and cited for an alleged breach of state law by environmental officials.
Judge denies request for 12-month protective order against Fulton manager
A neighborhood homeowners association dispute goes before a judge who denies a couple's request for a 12-month stalking protective order against Fulton County manager.
Why some Atlanta entrepreneurs are embracing shipping container storefronts
Containers offer some benefits. They're modular, durable and, at scale, cheaper and faster to build with than traditional construction, said one real estate executive.

World Cup Atlanta: Comeback by Argentina in 3-2 win
Get live updates from around Atlanta during the 2026 FIFA World Cup — including match day traffic, Fan Fest news, watch parties, MARTA updates and more.



