News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Mother’s boyfriend charged with murder after missing boy found dead
A man is now facing murder charges days after he was arrested and accused of concealing the death of 2-year-old Messiah Harris in the woods in Marietta, court records show.
North Georgia sizzles under heat advisory; feels-like temp up to 109 in forecast
The National Weather Service expects the feels-like temperature to top triple digits this weekend and into the start of the work week.

Road work delays during weekday rush often triggered by two big culprits
The Georgia Department of Transportation says weather and equipment failures are among the reasons road work lingers past scheduled cutoff times.

Gov. Kemp picks familiar face to replace PSC regulator who stepped down early
Stan Wise, a Republican who previously served on the Public Service Commission for more than two decades, will replace Tricia Pridemore.

He delivered 100 Georgia babies. Soon, he’ll return to space on Artemis III.
Artemis III astronaut Frank Rubio, also a doctor and a helicopter pilot, served at Georgia's Fort Benning and Hunter Army Airfield before notching a U.S. space trip record.
Longtime GOP utility regulator to leave post early
This year’s Public Service Commission races have drawn heightened attention after Democrats flipped two seats on the five-member panel last year.
DeKalb judge admits wrongdoing, seeks reprimand in misconduct case
A DeKalb County judge admits she was wrong to briefly jail a lawyer and threaten to jail prosecutors, including District Attorney Sherry Boston.

Man found dead in vehicle at SW Atlanta apartments
A man was found dead early Friday at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex that was hit by gunfire just 24 hours prior, police said.
Flock camera resistance is just the beginning. Let’s avoid a ‘1984′ scenario.
More cities are rejecting Flock cameras because of concerns over privacy, errors, wrongful arrests and abuse. The solution is to regulate the mass surveillance industry.
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What end of EEOC sex, race data collection could mean for Ga. workers, employers
The EEOC argues workforce demographic data collection is potentially unlawful. Critics say the move puts the U.S. back into the dark.
MARTA’s long-term parking rates are going up
The daily cost is increasing by $2 per day next month, but it is still less than airport parking.

Pro hockey and ‘the A word’ dominate North Point Mall redevelopment debate
The developer behind Ponce City Market and operator of Alpharetta’s Avalon aims to transform North Point into a sports-anchored district capable of hosting an NHL team.
Stockbridge mayor faces ‘sexual misconduct’ allegation
The allegation surfaced Thursday against Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams involving an 18-year-old high school junior, according to a police report.

Charter plans to establish Southeast offices in Atlanta after Cox deal
Charter and Cox have said that together they will be bigger and better able to compete in an evolving marketplace.
James Laney, former ambassador to Korea and Emory University president, dies at 98
Faculty say Laney transformed Emory from “a good, regional school” into a world-class research university. He left in 1993 to become the U.S. ambassador to South Korea.

Atlanta falls short again in Democratic convention sweepstakes
The city had been one of five finalists to host the 2028 convention. Party leaders on Thursday narrowed their choices to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia.

A.M. ATL: Fire and brimstone
Morning, y'all. In your Aug. 20 update: A controversial "shut up" from Atlanta's mayor, a former fire union leader's lawsuit, solar projects and more.

Need help building something complex in Georgia? That’s her team’s specialty.
From schools to gardens to data centers, JLL's Atlanta-based team led by Mary Margaret Murphy delivers development.

Ex-fire union leader gets biblical in fight over reassignment
Atlanta fire Capt. Nate Bailey said in a lawsuit that he was sent to “front-line duty” as punishment for his union activism.




