News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Gridlock Guy: Upset about Waymos? Georgia Tech professor says give them time.
When Waymo vehicles began running school bus stops and stopping in intersections, they quickly became infamous. Should they be held to a higher standard than humans?

Icy conditions to worsen overnight, Sunday morning
An ice storm warning has been issued for northeast Georgia for the first time in more than a decade as the state braces for treacherous winter weather arriving this weekend.

Some metro Atlanta schools canceling classes Monday as storm approaches
Winter storm preparations include colleges and universities closing and canceling activities for the weekend.

Dangerous cold threatens North Georgia as ice storm recovery gets underway
Monday’s freezing temperatures will make it difficult to thaw out, and even colder overnight lows could lead to black ice, officials say.

AI is affecting metro Atlanta’s workforce, from white collar to hands-on jobs
Ready or not, AI is already being used in offices all over.

Bitter cold will test Georgia’s power grid. Utilities say they’re ready.
Georgia's electric utilities will face a second test of their power grid this week as freezing temperatures could strain power plants and grid infrastructure.

12-year-old calls 911 after man kills wife, 3 relatives in Gwinnett, police say
Four people are dead in an apparent domestic-related shooting in a Gwinnett County home, and a suspect is in custody, police said early Friday.

DA: Ex-PSC candidate won’t be prosecuted for taking Georgia Power booklet
Patty Durand, a former Georgia Democratic candidate for the Public Service Commission, won't face prosecution.

‘Soldiers of Christ’ murder case in limbo after judge cuts claims
The case against a family of Korean nationals alleged to be members of a religious group is in limbo after a Gwinnett County judge dismissed the most serious charges.
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See where winter storm power outages in Georgia are located
The winter storm moving across the U.S. has coated parts of Georgia and triggered power outages across the state. An interactive map shows where outages are concentrated.

Gridlock Guy: Upset about Waymos? Georgia Tech professor says give them time.
When Waymo vehicles began running school bus stops and stopping in intersections, they quickly became infamous. Should they be held to a higher standard than humans?

Icy conditions to worsen overnight, Sunday morning
An ice storm warning has been issued for northeast Georgia for the first time in more than a decade as the state braces for treacherous winter weather arriving this weekend.

Some metro Atlanta schools canceling classes Monday as storm approaches
Winter storm preparations include colleges and universities closing and canceling activities for the weekend.
Atlanta protest demands ICE withdrawal amid mass demonstration in Twin Cities
The Atlanta rally coincided with an economic boycott tied to demands that Immigration and Customs Enforcement leave Minnesota after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good.

Robotaxis are all over Atlanta. What are companies’ plans for the ice storm?
Atlanta’s ice storm will test local robotaxis. Waymo says it’s monitoring conditions, while May Mobility says it may suspend service.
Grocers say don’t ‘panic-buy’ as Georgians hit stores before winter storm
Metro Atlanta residents rush to gather food and other necessities for a potential winter storm this weekend.

12-year-old calls 911 after man kills wife, 3 relatives in Gwinnett, police say
Four people are dead in an apparent domestic-related shooting in a Gwinnett County home, and a suspect is in custody, police said early Friday.

Atlanta airport, TSA batten the hatches for impending ice storm
The Atlanta airport could face one of its biggest tests in years as the huge storm could bring heavy amounts of freezing rain to much of Georgia.






