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"Image of the malfunctioning escalator at Vine City MARTA station, where a recent incident sent concert-goers tumbling down the stairs, highlighting concerns over escalator safety and maintenance in Atlanta. The escalator, which reportedly sped up unexpectedly during

Escalator Malfunction at Vine City Raises Alarms: Experts Call for Investigation into MARTA Safety Practices

Jul 22, 2025

On July 15, 2023, an escalator malfunction at the Vine City station in Atlanta caused chaos after a Beyoncé concert, with witnesses reportin ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta defense attorney Nicole Fegan faces serious charges, including trafficking methamphetamine and violating the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, as prosecutors allege she smuggled drugs to her client Tenquarius Mender during the Y

Atlanta Defense Attorney Faces Multiple Charges for Alleged Drug Smuggling and Obstruction in YSL Case

Jul 22, 2025

An Atlanta defense attorney, Nicole Fegan, faces twelve charges, including drug trafficking and violating the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism ... read more

"University of Georgia offensive lineman Jahzare Jackson arrested in Athens for felony drug charges, including possession of marijuana and use of a wireless device while driving a Tesla."

University of Georgia Offensive Lineman Jahzare Jackson Arrested on Felony Drug Charges in Athens

Jul 22, 2025

Jahzare Jackson, a 21-year-old offensive lineman for the University of Georgia, was arrested in Athens on Wednesday night on a felony drug c ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta rapper Cash Out, real name Josh Michael Hakeem Gibson, sentenced to life in prison for sex trafficking and RICO violations, alongside his mother Linda Smith and cousin Tyrone Taylor, highlighting a significant case in Atlanta crime news

Atlanta Rapper Cash Out Sentenced to Life for Diabolical Sex Trafficking Crimes with Family Members

Jul 21, 2025

Atlanta rapper Cash Out, whose real name is Josh Michael Hakeem Gibson, was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of operatin ... read more

Alt text: "Crime scene in southwest Atlanta showing a red Ford Fusion with bullet holes and broken glass, part of an investigation into a fatal shooting involving a man found dead in a black Corvette nearby. Police and evidence markers indicate ongoing investigation after a crash

Deadly Crash in Southwest Atlanta Leaves One Man Shot and Vehicle Littered with Bullet Holes

Jul 21, 2025

Police responded to a crash in southwest Atlanta early Monday morning and found a 28-year-old man dead inside a bullet-riddled black Corvett ... read more

"Atlanta residents brace for extreme heat as a heat advisory is issued, showing a thermometer reading over 98 degrees amidst scattered thunderstorms, highlighting the ongoing weather challenges in Georgia this week."

Sweltering Heat and Scattered Showers Set to Hit Metro Atlanta This Week

Jul 21, 2025

Georgia will experience extreme heat and scattered showers at the start of the work week. A heat advisory is in effect for much of central a ... read more

Alt text: "Harvard University campus with iconic buildings, representing the institution's ongoing legal battle against the Trump administration over $2.6 billion in federal funding cuts related to allegations of antisemitism and government control of academic freedom."

Harvard Battles Trump Administration in Court Over 2.6 Billion Federal Funding Cuts

Jul 21, 2025

Harvard University appeared in federal court on Monday, arguing that the Trump administration illegally cut $2.6 billion in federal funding, ... read more

Alt text: "Deshonda Hagins, mother of Aureon Shavea Grace, speaks emotionally about her daughter's tragic death at Smith State Prison in Georgia, where a security breach allowed an inmate to bring a gun into the facility. The image

Georgia Mother Files Lawsuit After Daughter Killed in Prison Shooting Exposes Security Failures at Smith State Prison

Jul 21, 2025

Deshonda Hagins, the mother of Aureon Shavea Grace, a food service worker shot and killed by an inmate at Smith State Prison in June 2024, h ... read more

"Graph showing the decline in median home sale prices in Atlanta, highlighting a 2.5% decrease year over year, indicating a shift to a buyers' market amid rising mortgage rates and increased home supply."

Atlanta Home Prices Drop 2.5 Percent as Buyers Gain Ground in Competitive Market

Jul 21, 2025

The median sale price for homes in Atlanta has decreased by 2.5% year over year, making it one of the top five U.S. metros with the largest ... read more

Alt text: "Brant Frost IV, a Newnan businessman and GOP donor, featured in a YouTube video discussing his political views and investments, now facing SEC lawsuit for allegedly running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of $140 million

Newnan Republican Operative Brant Frost IV Faces SEC Lawsuit Over Alleged 140 Million Ponzi Scheme

Jul 20, 2025

NEWNAN — Brant Frost IV, a prominent figure in the Republican Party's ultraconservative wing, faces serious legal troubles as the U.S. Secur ... read more

"Russian drones launched in nighttime attacks over Ukraine, highlighting ongoing conflict as Kremlin insists on territorial demands for peace negotiations. Image depicts drone activity over Ukrainian cities, emphasizing the escalation of military actions amidst stalled peace talks."

Russia Signals Openness to Peace with Ukraine Amid Intensified Attacks and Trump Deadline

Jul 20, 2025

On Sunday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia is open to peace talks with Ukraine, but emphasized that achieving its militar ... read more

**Alt Text:** Mario Guevara, a journalist detained in ICE custody, reflects on his emotional turmoil while pacing in his solitary confinement cell at the Folkston ICE Processing Center in Georgia. Guevara, known for covering immigration enforcement and its impact on Hispanic

Atlanta Journalist Faces Deportation After Covering ICE Operations and Claims Retaliation for Reporting

Jul 19, 2025

Mario Guevara, a journalist known for documenting immigration arrests in metro Atlanta, is currently in solitary confinement at the Folkston ... read more

"Crime scene at Greyhound bus station in downtown Atlanta where a man was fatally shot early Saturday morning, highlighting ongoing violence in the area near Forsyth Street and Garnett MARTA station."

Deadly Shooting in Downtown Atlanta Leaves One Man Dead Near Greyhound Bus Station

Jul 19, 2025

A man was shot and killed in downtown Atlanta early Saturday morning, with police responding to the 200 block of Forsyth Street around 5:15 ... read more

**Alt Text:** "Collie Greenwood, former MARTA General Manager and CEO, addressing MARTA board members at a meeting, prior to his unexpected departure amid immigration issues and criticism of the transit agency's leadership in Atlanta."

MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood Resigns Amid Leadership Controversy and Immigration Issues in Atlanta

Jul 19, 2025

Collie Greenwood, the General Manager and CEO of MARTA, announced his early retirement on July 18, 2023, after stepping back from his duties ... read more

"Controlled blasting at I-285 and I-20 interchange in Atlanta, Georgia, as part of a highway redesign project aimed at reducing traffic congestion for Cobb, Douglas, and Fulton counties. Image shows construction crews and heavy machinery preparing for the controlled blasting

Traffic Alert: Major Delays Ahead as I-285 I-20 Interchange Redesign Begins in Atlanta

Jul 18, 2025

Starting Monday, commuters traveling through the I-285 interchange at I-20 on metro Atlanta's west side should prepare for significant delay ... read more

"Police at the scene of a fatal stabbing in Atlanta's Bankhead neighborhood, where Renee Hudson, 60, has been charged with murder following the death of a 53-year-old woman at a liquor store on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway."

Woman Charged with Murder After Fatal Stabbing in Atlanta's Bankhead Neighborhood

Jul 18, 2025

Renee Hudson, 60, has been charged with the fatal stabbing of a 53-year-old woman in Atlanta's Bankhead neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon. ... read more

"Image of the Discount Mall in South Atlanta, a historic flea market site at 2975 Headland Drive SW, now set for redevelopment by Mural Real Estate Partners into a $500 million project featuring over 1,000 apartments and retail space

South Atlanta Flea Market Set for Major Transformation as Developer Plans Over 500 Million Project Near Greenbriar Mall

Jul 18, 2025

A south Atlanta flea market, known as the Discount Mall, is set for redevelopment as New York-based Mural Real Estate Partners plans to tran ... read more

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