News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Wind advisory in effect for metro Atlanta on frigid Sunday
Gusts of up to 40 mph are expected across North Georgia and central Georgia, the National Weather Service says.

Gridlock Guy: Marietta dad touts driver safety after Auburn star’s fatal crash
The Lutzie 43 Foundation reaches Georgia students with lessons on sober, focused driving inspired by Auburn standout Philip Lutzenkirchen’s fatal crash.
Ex-judge found not guilty in brawl outside Buckhead club
Christina Peterson, who represented herself during the trial, had been arrested in June 2024 and was accused of willful obstruction of law enforcement officers, a misdemeanor.

Here are some Atlanta leaders you should know this Women’s History Month
Take a moment this Women’s History Month to check out our collection of AJC Her+Story profiles and stories about some of the leading women across metro Atlanta.

Family of Savannah teacher killed in ICE-involved crash grapples with grief
Family of Linda Davis remembers the nurturing spirit of the Georgia teacher who died in a car accident with a man who faced deportation and was fleeing immigration agents.

Apalachee trial: What to expect as the case against Colin Gray nears close
A look ahead at what looks to be final week of the trial of Colin Gray, the father of the boy accused of killing four in the Apalachee High School shooting in 2024.
Apalachee trial: Dad’s case is handed off to the jury
The jury is to begin deliberations Tuesday in the trial of Colin Gray, charged in relation to this son, Colt Gray, allegedly opening fire inside Apalachee High School in 2024.

Family of Savannah teacher killed in ICE-involved crash grapples with grief
Family of Linda Davis remembers the nurturing spirit of the Georgia teacher who died in a car accident with a man who faced deportation and was fleeing immigration agents.

Apalachee trial: What to expect as the case against Colin Gray nears close
A look ahead at what looks to be final week of the trial of Colin Gray, the father of the boy accused of killing four in the Apalachee High School shooting in 2024.
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Human rights advocates support court-ordered cap on Fulton’s jail population
The report “Path to 1,000″ by the nonprofit Community Over Cages recommends a series of actions that would limit the population in the Rice Street facility to 1,000 inmates.

Security guard acquitted in deadly Buckhead stabbing of 90-year-old man
Janet Williams was acquitted Friday on all counts, including murder, in the 2024 killing of a 90-year-old who lived in the Atlanta Housing Authority building where she worked.

FCC approves landmark merger between Cox Communications and Charter
The immediate impact of the merger on existing Cox employees was not known at the time of the announcement.
Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic retires, search continues for successor
Since taking the top job in June 2017, Raphael Bostic had to steer the Atlanta Fed through unprecedented, challenging economic times.

Atlanta’s NCR split itself in two. One half is now being bought for $6.6B.
One of Atlanta’s largest public companies split itself into two separate businesses three years ago, and that decision has created some lucrative acquisition targets.

Jon Oscher, philanthropist and entrepreneur, dies at 93
The Cartersville resident supported Booth Museum of Western Art, the Tellus Science Museum and the Savoy Automobile Museum
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A reason to skip Plane Train: Atlanta airport history enshrined in new exhibit
A new permanent exhibit between Concourses D and E is a trove of Atlanta aviation history.
Newell Brands exec has made imprint on Sharpies, strollers and shampoo
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