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City officials say Peachtree Corners has roughly 193 deer per square mile — about eight times recommended levels — and have authorized a multi-year plan with USDA Wildlife Services.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A DeKalb County jury found psychologist Michelle Wierson guilty but mentally ill in the 2018 crash that killed 5‑year‑old Miles Jenness. Sentencing is scheduled for Thursday.
A Metro Atlanta Ambulance paramedic faces 40 felony counts after a hidden clock camera was found at a Bartow County satellite office. Authorities say multiple coworkers were recorded.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Hersha bought the 403-room Westin Savannah Harbor, adding a riverfront resort next to the expanded Savannah Convention Center. The sale was handled by JLL.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Giant beams went up this week at the I‑20/I‑285 West interchange as GDOT moves into the next phase of a roughly $1 billion rebuild that aims to speed peak travel.
A woman was found dead inside a metro Atlanta home and several dogs were reportedly covered in blood, local reporting says. Investigators are probing the scene.
Two people were shot Tuesday night on Tiger Flowers Drive NW in northwest Atlanta. Authorities have not released details and the Atlanta Police Department is investigating.
Politics & Govt in ...
Three competing bills in the Georgia Legislature would change when and how K‑12 students can speak and organize at school; one GOP‑backed measure is tied to Charlie Kirk.
Neighbors in Marietta want answers after 21‑year‑old Kyle Bassinga was found dead in Fair Oaks Park. Officials say an autopsy ruled the death a suicide, but activists are seeking more transparency.
South Fulton will tear down Building 900 at the Camelot Condominiums beginning this week, officials say. The removal is the first physical step in a long campaign to address fires and blight at the complex.
Retail & Industry in ...
A federal judge denied the Teamsters' bid to block UPS's $150,000 driver buyouts, sending the dispute back to arbitration while the company moves forward with enrollment.
A 16-townhome plan for 1247 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard would add for-sale and workforce housing a block from the BeltLine's Westside Trail. Two units are set aside for 50–80% AMI buyers.
Senate Republicans in Georgia defeated two Democratic amendments to expand Medicaid, saying the proposals needed more vetting and cost analysis. Democrats vow to keep pressing the issue through SB 380 and committees.
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