1. Ross Harris ex: "If I never see him again after this day that's fine." This is a running account of the Justin Ross Harris murder trial. Harris is charged with intentionally killing his 22-month-old son, Cooper, by leaving him for seven hours in a hot SUV on a June day in 2014. Yesterday Leanna Taylor, formerly Leanna Harris, testified for nearly five hours as a witness for her ex-husband's defense. Her testimony resumed today. [Read more]
2. Kasim Reed announces deal to keep Hawks in Philips Arena. The Atlanta Hawks and the city have come to terms on a deal to keep the NBA franchise downtown in a renovated Philips Arena through 2046. [Read more]
3. Attorney: Teen charged in pizza driver's murder 'stupid,' not guilty. When police responded to the parking lot of the Wesley Herrington Apartments, they found 28-year-old Shane Varnadore, cold and without a pulse. They found his car and his cash and his cellphone and an empty Papa John's pizza carrier. Moments later, then-14-year-old Reginald Lofton would calmly stroll into his nearby apartment carrying the corresponding pies. [Read more]
4. Damaged gas line to stay closed rest of week. A major gasoline pipeline serving metro Atlanta will be out of service the rest of this week, the operator said Tuesday, after it was shut down Monday when a work accident near Birmingham, Ala., led to an explosion and fire. [Read more]
5. Engineer says Falcons roof will work 'when they push button.' As work continues on the roof of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the lead structural engineer for the new Falcons stadium expressed confidence in the one-of-a-kind design. [Read more]
