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MARTA names Jonathan Hunt as its new CEO and general manager

Hunt joined MARTA in 2014.

Georgia coroner orders inquest into 2017 death of woman

Fuller said a five-person jury is expected to hear evidence beginning in January 2027.

Man accused of shooting man for asking him for a dollar sentenced to prison

A jury recently found Wright guilty of three counts of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during a felony.

2 hospitalized, 2 firefighters treated after fire at Cobb County supermarket

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Equifax agrees to $100 million settlement over credit score error in 2022

Some consumers affected by the error could receive money through the settlement, according to officials.

Another metro Atlanta official accused of misusing Flock license plate system

Following several recent high-profile incidents involving misuse of license plate reading cameras, Atlanta-based Flock Safety announced changes to its system.

School bus driver charged, several students hospitalized after crash in Barrow County

Officials said 34 students were on board the bus at the time of the crash.

Gwinnett County warrant operation leads to multiple arrests

The operation, called “Summer Justice,” focused on finding people with outstanding misdemeanor and felony warrants.

Georgia Tech opens first new traditional residence hall in nearly 70 years

The residence hall is located on the west side of campus and also features views and natural light throughout the building.

U.S. restricts travel from Congo as Ebola outbreak continues to spread

The deadliest previous Ebola outbreak killed more than 11,000 people.

Man accused of breaking through wall to attack 15-year-old girl in Gainesville

A man is facing multiple charges after Gainesville police say he broke through an apartment wall and attacked a 15-year-old girl.

Clayton County Schools cancels outdoor activities Thursday due to heat

The district canceled all school-related outdoor activities for Aug. 13, including physical education classes, recess and outdoor activities connected to coursework.

Escaped Fulton County inmate back in custody after brief manhunt

Officials issued a “be on the lookout” message after they were unable to find Demetrius Burkes at the Rice Street jail.

AI could play a bigger role in caring for older adults

Artificial intelligence could play an increasingly important role in caring for older adults as the need for caregivers grows, according to the National Council on Aging.

Fulton County Schools superintendent plans to propose millage rate increase

He said the recommendation could change if the district receives new information before a final vote.

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