DISH has threatened to remove Atlanta News First and Peachtree TV from its lineup on March 10 at 7 p.m., jeopardizing local newscasts and programs. Here’s what Atlanta viewers should know.

A disclosure fight over a Qatar World Cup trafficking lawsuit has stalled Fulton County's $150M North Fulton sewage contract and forced a temporary extension for the operator.

A 20-year-old man died after his electric dirt bike collided with a vehicle at Douglas Road and Clubhouse Drive in Alpharetta; police closed the road and are investigating.

A 25-year-old Douglasville man was arrested after a fatal early-morning shooting outside the Saddle Bar in Acworth; police say the victim died at Wellstar Kennestone.

A morning blaze ripped through a home in Morrow’s King George Way neighborhood. Officials have not yet confirmed injuries or a cause.

The Georgia Senate approved SB 572 in a 30-23 vote, expanding stand‑your‑ground protections and allowing early immunity claims amid warnings it could hinder prosecutions.

SK Battery America laid off 958 workers at its Commerce, Georgia plant as automakers and suppliers rework EV plans. The WARN filing says impacted employees will be paid through May 6.

A Marietta mother faces multiple charges after a video shows her allegedly attacking a school bus driver while children were aboard.

A federal judge dismissed the Johnsons' $1B suit over Kendrick Johnson’s 2013 death in a Valdosta gym mat, citing immunity and procedural defects. The family says it will appeal.

Two national writing residencies — a Playwright Lab and the Sundance Episodic Lab — will take place at Dunaway Gardens this spring as owner Tena Clark advances restoration plans. The programs bring mentorship and writers' rooms to Newnan.

Low 60s now; highs near 81°F Friday with scattered afternoon storms. A few stronger cells are possible Saturday, with localized heavy rain.

Duluth state Sen. Nabilah Parkes abruptly left an insurance-commissioner bid to run for Georgia lieutenant governor, citing a controversial GOP video and vowing to fight bigotry. The move reshapes the Democratic primary.

A heavy multi‑agency police response closed GA‑92 at Parkway 575 in Woodstock as officers executed a warrant at a nearby business. SWAT teams focused on a shop near the intersection while drivers were asked to avoid the area.