Shootout in Downtown Atlanta Leaves One Injured, One Detained
A dispute between two men in downtown Atlanta sparked a shootout early Sunday, leaving one injured and the other detained.
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Man Found Dead with Multiple Gunshot Wounds in Atlanta
A man was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in Atlanta on November 2, 2026, and police are seeking to interview a family member as the investigation continues.
Atlanta Schedules Community Meetings on TAD Extension
Invest Atlanta and the City of Atlanta will hold community meetings on Oct. 31 to discuss extending six Tax Allocation Districts through 2055 as part of a broader economic development plan.
12-Year-Old Missing in Atlanta Found Safe
Atlanta police found the missing 12-year-old boy unharmed after issuing a critical missing alert early Monday.
9-Year-Old Found Safe After Friday Night Disappearance in Atlanta
A 9-year-old boy missing Friday night in Atlanta was found safe on Saturday after a citywide search by police.
DeKalb County Police Take Barricaded Suspect Into Custody
Police in DeKalb County, Georgia, responded to a barricaded individual on November 2, 2026, and took the suspect into custody by mid‑morning.
Report Finds PFAS Contamination in Georgia Waterways
A new October 2026 report reveals PFAS contamination in Georgia's waterways, noting the chemicals' persistence and links to cancer, with similar findings across at least 40 states.
Audi Mulls Expansion to 7,500 Jobs in Middle Georgia
Audi is considering a second phase that may increase its middle Georgia workforce to 7,500, potentially creating thousands of jobs in Peach, Houston and Bibb counties.
Three Escape East Point House Fire, One Injured
A house fire on Washington Road in East Point forced three people to flee, with one sustaining injuries, and prompted a fire‑department response.
Midtown Atlanta Gridlocked by G20, Halloween, Football Game
Midtown Atlanta faced severe congestion on Nov. 1, 2026 due to street closures for the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Halloween festivities, and a Georgia‑Florida football game.
Georgia Communities Plan Veterans Day Parades and Ceremonies
Georgia towns are organizing parades, ceremonies and special offers on November 11, 2026 to honor veterans during the national Veterans Day holiday.
20-Year-Old Dies After Officer Uses Taser in DeKalb
A 20-year-old died from a self‑inflicted gunshot after being tasered by a DeKalb County officer, prompting an independent probe by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
One dead, two injured in post‑Halloween Atlanta shootings
A man was killed and two people injured in separate Atlanta shootings on Oct. 31, 2026, following Halloween festivities.
Water Service Restored After Broken Main Fixed in DeKalb County
Water service returned to a DeKalb County neighborhood on Nov 1 after a broken main was repaired, ending a series of outages.
Atlanta Bridge Closure Extended by One Week
The bridge closure in Atlanta has been extended by one week to facilitate preparation for repair work.
Georgia's Largest County Shifts Eight Polling Sites Before Election
Eight polling sites in Georgia's largest county are being moved days before the November 3 election due to a recent change in ownership.
Police Tape Blocks Barnes Street in Atlanta Neighborhood
Police tape was used to block the 1000 block of Barnes Street on November 1, 2026, while the Atlanta Police Department investigates an incident there.
Georgia Legislature Passes Bill for Year‑Round Daylight Saving
Georgia's legislature approved a bill to adopt permanent daylight saving time, but it requires U.S. congressional approval to become law.
Gunfire Wounds Man in Downtown Atlanta Parking Lot
An unidentified gunman shot a person multiple times in a downtown Atlanta parking lot on Nov. 1, 2026, wounding one individual after a violent dispute turned violent.
200+ Georgia Defendants Wait Over Two Months for Mental Health Exams
More than 200 Georgia defendants are waiting an average of 72 days for mandatory pre‑trial mental‑health and competency exams, and officials note the backlog has eased yet remains significant.
