News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Retired UFC champion arrested after being blocked from Delta flight
APD says Dustin Poirier was charged with public intoxication after being denied boarding on a Delta flight. He also yelled profanities and threatened to fight an officer.

2 more Cherokee deputies accused of misusing license plate reader database
Two Cherokee County Sheriff’s deputies are facing charges, accused of using the department’s license plate reader database for non-law enforcement purposes.

MARTA stabbing suspect may face death penalty in federal case
A man accused of fatally stabbing a 66-year-old woman on a MARTA train has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge that carries the death penalty.
Federal government could sell ‘money pits’ in Atlanta, Savannah and Athens
Known as the Public Buildings Reform Board, the group Thursday unveiled efforts to vacate some federal buildings, including one in Atlanta, in hopes of finding buyers.
Georgia data centers fill up as soon as they’re built, driving demand higher
Atlanta’s data center market ended March with a vacancy rate of 1%, a staggeringly low figure in commercial development.

Cobb County moves to dismiss suit over fatal PIT maneuver
Cobb County is asking a judge to toss a lawsuit alleging it is liable for the death of a driver fleeing a county police officer who used a PIT maneuver to end the chase.

FBI alleges man recorded boys in Georgia bathrooms. Now it’s seeking victims.
A man described as a freelance photographer is believed to have targeted boys by recording them in public restrooms around North Georgia, the FBI says.
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2-year-old dies after apparent drowning at Roswell apartment pool, police say
The boy died Monday after officials responded to a reported drowning the previous evening at a Roswell apartment complex swimming pool, officials said.

Fiery crash between tractor-trailer, CSX train disrupts SW Atlanta
The crash site was between the West End and Oakland City MARTA stations, causing rail service to shut down.
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Federal government could sell ‘money pits’ in Atlanta, Savannah and Athens
Known as the Public Buildings Reform Board, the group Thursday unveiled efforts to vacate some federal buildings, including one in Atlanta, in hopes of finding buyers.

Are cars getting too big for Atlanta’s parking lots?
For many buyers, SUVs have replaced the compact sedan or minivan because the broad SUV segment meets a wide range of needs and comes in various sizes.

What was in the BioLab fire plume? Georgia Tech study has some answers.
The September 2024 fire at BioLab in Conyers spurred evacuations, weekslong overnight shelter-in-place orders, closed roads and led many to seek medical attention.

Fun Spot America in Fayetteville shutting down after 36 years
The quirky theme park Fun Spot America Atlanta in Fayetteville is shutting down in August after 36 years of existence.

Top Coca-Cola leader in its largest market to depart role
A longtime Coca-Cola leader will leave her role overseeing the company’s North American business.

Walton County man accused of fatally shooting wife, daughter
Ralph Mincey, 57, is charged with two counts of murder in the Wednesday night incident at his home north of Oxford.

What killed thousands of fish along the Chattahoochee? A report offers clues.
EPD and Watershed documents show a combination of minimal or untreated sewage and stormwater overflow led to the deaths of nearly 45,000 fish.

Cobb County moves to dismiss suit over fatal PIT maneuver
Cobb County is asking a judge to toss a lawsuit alleging it is liable for the death of a driver fleeing a county police officer who used a PIT maneuver to end the chase.

Joe Powell, who founded a large IT power and cooling company, dies at 82
The south Forsyth man owned Joe Powell and Associates, which has seven offices across the Southeast that support information technology customers.

Chick-fil-A’s newest business side hustle isn’t a restaurant
The popular chicken chain has brought its hospitality prowess to a new industry in metro Atlanta — home services.




