News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Formula 1 demo brings motorsports to Atlanta’s Summerhill neighborhood
Metro Atlanta residents got a glimpse of Formula 1 on Saturday with the Red Bull Showrun....

Attorney says mother in Lawrenceville hot car death made ‘good faith’ mistake
Deja Coleman, who is accused in her baby's death after he was left in a car outside her workplace, was described by her attorney as a sleep-deprived, single mother of three.
Arrest made months after teen’s death at Piedmont Park on 404 Day
Nearly four months after a 16-year-old girl was fatally shot at Piedmont Park following 404 Day festivities, Atlanta police announced an arrest connected to the case.
Seen at a drive-through food pantry: Lyft tag, landscaping truck, luxury car
Weekly food pantry run by First Presbyterian Church in Marietta gives a glimpse of who might be going hungry in Atlanta suburbs.
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Judge in Ahmaud Arbery murder trial resigns to join Atlanta law firm
Chatham County Superior Court Judge Timothy Walmsley, who handled the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial, is joining an Atlanta litigation firm as its first Savannah-based attorney.
1h ago8th graders’ math scores dip on Georgia test. See your school’s score.
Many Georgia students are not reaching proficiency in math and social studies on state-administered test results.
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Judge in Ahmaud Arbery murder trial resigns to join Atlanta law firm
Chatham County Superior Court Judge Timothy Walmsley, who handled the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial, is joining an Atlanta litigation firm as its first Savannah-based attorney.
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What the Flock? Surveillance cameras causing citizens to fret
Artificial intelligence, coupled with thousands of cameras, increasingly gives the public pause.
1h agoHome of Raffensperger spokesman struck by gunfire
Robert Sinners, communications director for Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, said there was no sign the incident was politically motivated.
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Former GSU football player killed in shooting during robbery, officials say
A 19-year-old is facing charges in an armed robbery and shooting, which left one dead and injured two, police said. The suspect was also injured.
DeKalb DA gets statewide support in fight against judge
DeKalb DA Sherry Boston is backed by a former Georgia chief justice and top prosecutors statewide in her fight against a county judge accused of threatening to jail her.

Perseid meteor shower in Georgia: What to know, where to watch
The Perseid meteor shower will peak Aug. 12-13 and line up with a new moon, providing dark skies for better viewing opportunities.

A.M. ATL: Water works
Morning, y'all. In your Aug. 6 update: Georgia water systems hacked, Atlanta considers a data center task force, a new episode of "Flagship" and more.

West Midtown project lands a big furniture showroom
A new furniture showroom will join a West Midtown project that pivoted its leasing strategy following the COVID-19 pandemic.

New affordable housing development coming to Lindbergh
The Overlook at Garson in Lindbergh, one of metro Atlanta's highest-income neighborhoods, will also feature 10,000 square feet of commercial space.
Fulton County takes aim at data center tax breaks
Fulton County leaders are urging local boards that recruit businesses to stop granting tax breaks and other incentives for data centers.
Fulton jurors award $15M to veteran’s family in medical malpractice trial
Two Atlanta doctors and their practices must pay $15 million to the family of a retired U.S. Army veteran who died from postsurgery complications, a jury decided Tuesday.
Meet the Georgia content creator going behind the scenes at your favorite concerts
Georgia's Nick DeLaCruz is the creator of This Is DeLaCruz, an online platform that interviews crews for major tours, from Madonna to Bruno Mars.
Ex-DeKalb superintendent indicted on charges related to family dispute
Devon Horton faces one felony and two misdemeanor charges after an alleged physical dispute with his wife, according to a grand jury indictment this week.



