News for Metro Atlanta and Region

17-year-old charged in Georgia shooting that killed 2, injured 35
A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with last weekend's shooting in Vienna that 2 and injured, the GBI says.

Weather storm prep: How to stay safe during a power outage
Here's what to do during a storm-related power outage.
Trump cancels plans to attend UGA-Alabama game, citing hurricane
The president said he did not want to distract first responders during the storm. He pledged to visit both teams at a later date.
Georgia elections: Live updates from Atlanta Press Club debates
The AJC will provide real-time updates in 11 Atlanta Press Club debates for statewide office in Georgia.
Early voting for the midterms to begin in Georgia
In Georgia, early voting begins on Tuesday for the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Here’s what to know before heading to the polls.

Breast cancer brought these Georgia moms together. Now they have a podcast.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in their 30s, Brittney Powell and Lauren Norris found support in each other and turned their shared experience into a podcast to help others.

Infant killed in Georgia State Patrol chase, officials say
A 7-month old girl was killed and others were injured in a weekend crash impacting 10 vehicles at the end of a high-speed Georgia State Patrol chase, officials say.
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5 dead in apparent murder-suicide at South Georgia home, police say
Five people are dead after they were found shot at a home in South Georgia in an apparent murder-suicide, the Douglas Police Department said.
Georgians urged to stay vigilant as officials assess storm impact
Georgia officials are urging residents to stay vigilant Sunday as much of the state remains under a flood watch and strong winds are expected to continue in Isaias' wake.
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Isaias rolls through Georgia
Top Georgia officials and weather authorities across the state are urging people to take precautions as they continue to monitor the impacts of Hurricane Isaias.
Rainfall totals across Georgia from Isaias
Get the latest updates on rainfall totals across Georgia as Hurricane Isaias affects the region. See rainfall amounts from the past 3, 6 and 12 hours.

Georgia statewide power outage map: Check for outages by county
Get the latest updates on power outages across Georgia as Hurricane Isaias impacts the region. Track current outage numbers and affected areas in real time.

A.M. ATL: Diced and flooded
Morning, y'all. Your Oct. 9 update: Georgia braces as a hurricane approaches, a family's case against the FBI lives on, takeaways from the Senate debate and more.

Why minivans are gaining ground again
Minivans aren’t the right vehicle for everyone. But rising sales suggest they may be right for more people than the market had been giving them credit for.

Hurricane prep: How to weather the storm in Georgia
Here’s how to prepare for possible high winds, flooding and heavy rain from Hurricane Isaias.
Fall into the music of Halloween with these 6 metro Atlanta concerts
Check out six concerts in metro Atlanta featuring music that will put you in the Halloween mood.

Lawsuit vs. US Marshals: Federal detainees’ legal mail destroyed, abandoned
Civil complaint by Georgia Federal Defender Program alleges U.S. Marshals moving federal pretrial detainees to distant Irwin County violates detainees’ constitutional rights.

Target to hire thousands of seasonal workers in metro Atlanta
Target plans to hire 2,300 seasonal employees for its metro Atlanta stores to meet demand this holiday shopping season.

Atlanta family’s landmark case against FBI revived by federal judges
An Atlanta family's landmark case against an FBI agent who mistakenly led an armed SWAT team into their home can proceed to trial, federal judges said Wednesday.


