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Atlanta police report two shootings in busy areas, including one on Wesley Chapel Road, raising safety concerns. The city also faces severe weather with a FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY, while local efforts focus on connecting residents to farmers markets and addressing food insecurity amid global events like the FIFA World Cup.

Atlanta authorities are searching for Jerell Clark in Riverdale after he allegedly shot a pregnant woman, with the suspect considered armed and dangerous. City officials canceled a free World Cup and Father’s Day festival due to safety concerns, replacing it with a smaller event amid rising crime rates.

Atlanta authorities are investigating a fatal shooting in Clayton County involving a teenager, while the city prepares for the World Cup with potential U.S. team matches. Teens gathered at Piedmont Park to promote peace after a deadly shooting that killed 16-year-old Tianah Robinson, and reality TV star Ms. Juicy faces legal trouble over a suspended license arrest.

Atlanta faces severe flooding and downed trees due to heavy rain and 45 mph winds from a storm system, with emergency crews working to clear roads and restore power. Voters prepare for primary runoff elections, including school board and city council races, while Tropical Storm Arthur forms off the Georgia coast.

Atlanta residents are urged to prepare for severe weather as Tropical Storm Arthur brings a flood watch and heavy rain across Georgia, with low-lying areas at risk. A chicken truck crash caused a seven-hour road closure in metro Atlanta, disrupting traffic and emergency response, while Georgia’s redistricting process kicks off without finalized maps.

Atlanta's episode covers a tropical storm threatening the city with flash flooding and a flood watch from the National Weather Service, plus key results from Georgia's runoff elections including Rick Jackson's GOP gubernatorial nomination. The update also highlights public safety measures as officials prepare for potential severe weather.

Atlanta's episode covers multiple critical updates: DeKalb County reports multiple gunshot incidents with injuries, the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park faces entry uncertainties for Georgia residents, and Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera announces his departure effective next month.

Atlanta authorities are investigating a death in Clayton County amid concerns over a recent spike in unexplained fatalities. Travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport continue to face delays as security and boarding remain congested.

Atlanta's episode covers a MARTA collision near the southwest system, a major interstate fire in metro Atlanta, and a missing swimmer in Lake Lanier. It also includes a criminal investigation into a retired APD officer's death in Clayton County.

Atlanta's latest news includes a shooting investigation at Fort Stewart, a new Trader Joes in Midtown, and a crash injuring a mother in Sandy Springs. Public safety updates also cover a stabbing in Smyrna and preparations for World Cup matches at Atlanta Stadium.

Atlanta's episode covers dangerous heatwaves in north Georgia, Georgia's runoff elections, and the city's preparations for the World Cup. It also highlights concerns over Atlanta's jail diversion program and tips for avoiding crowds during the World Cup.

Atlanta's episode covers World Cup security plans, a high school student's academic achievements, and a rat infestation at an IRS office. The segment also highlights the city's soccer history tied to a Decatur field.

Atlanta police are investigating a shooting on a MARTA train near Georgia Tech involving a KIPP Atlanta student, while Georgia lawmakers debate a sales tax swap for senior homestead relief. A new Costco store is set to open in Metro Atlanta, and World Cup 2026 preparations continue despite slow hotel bookings.

Atlanta residents are urged to prepare for flooding after heavy rain hits the city and North Georgia, with rivers at flood stage and officials warning of dangerous conditions. Early voting has started in Fulton County for the June 16 runoff election, which will decide key local races, while the closure of Atlanta Civic Circle sparks concerns about the future of independent journalism.

Atlanta residents should stay alert as the National Weather Service issues a flood watch for metro Atlanta and North Georgia due to heavy rainfall and flash flooding risks. A shooting in northwest Atlanta on Mango Circle NW adds to concerns over rising violent crime, while first-time candidate Bentley Hudgins makes waves in Georgia’s House District 90.

Atlanta authorities are investigating a body found in the 250 bloc area northwest of the city, raising concerns about safety in the region. The 2026 FIFA Fan Festival kicks off this week in downtown Atlanta, featuring global attractions and urging visitors to plan for large crowds.

Atlanta police are investigating a major prison escape that disrupted traffic on I-85 and a train stabbing that has raised security alerts at transit stations. Also, first-time candidate Bentley Hudgins won the Democratic primary in House District 90, and the Atlanta Sting is introducing power soccer to promote accessibility in sports.

Atlanta lawmakers dropped all charges against Atlanta Falcons rookie Zachariah Branch after prosecutors cited insufficient evidence in a traffic incident. A postal worker and a GDOT landscape contractor died in separate metro Atlanta accidents, while the city prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup amid ongoing traffic and safety concerns.

Atlanta police are investigating a $13,000 scam involving a Florida man targeting a metro Atlanta couple, while Fulton and DeKalb counties' prosecutors challenge a new Georgia law removing party labels from elections. Fani Willis’s ally joins the legal battle over the law, raising concerns about election transparency and democratic accountability.

Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is boosting security for the World Cup and summer travel surge, while an IRS building rat infestation has turned downtown offices into a pest control spectacle. Severe weather warnings include lightning and flooding, and the U.S. men’s soccer team is training at a $250 million complex near the city.

Atlanta officials face pressure to improve MARTA safety after a woman's death on a train, as severe storms with hail and 60-mph winds threaten the city today. The Atlanta Federal Reserve launches a national high school literacy competition, while plans to expand parking at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport aim to ease travel congestion.

Atlanta's Local Wire update covers the Georgia Senate runoff race between Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms, a fatal helicopter crash involving newlywed groom Marcus Johnson, and the discovery of a missing East Point man. The episode also includes a weather forecast for the day.

Atlanta's Local Wire update covers a helicopter crash in Dawson County involving a flight from a North Georgia wedding venue, winter snowfall causing hazardous driving conditions across Georgia, and the passing of Mary Coggins with a planned memorial service. The episode also includes Atlanta's weather forecast for clear skies and 74.8°F highs.

Atlanta's episode covers flash flood warnings easing, a fatal police chase involving two graduates, and new FAA drone restrictions for the World Cup. The update also highlights utility savings programs and weather forecasts for the day.

Atlanta's drought conditions are easing with recent rainfall and more expected this week, while Georgia power customers may see up to 12% lower bills starting June. Atlanta United is launching a citywide soccer celebration ahead of the World Cup, and the gubernatorial debate features a vacant podium due to candidate Brian Jackson's absence.