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weather20 hours ago•181 min saved

Storms and drought converge to trigger mass fish die-off on the Chattahoochee River near Atlanta

A massive die-off of thousands of fish along a 20-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River west of Atlanta followed a severe thunderstorm that dumped heavy rain. City officials say drought left the river low and warm, limiting its ability to absorb the stormwater heat and nutrients, while Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and the City of Atlanta are investigating the role of stormwater and potential sewage discharges. Preliminary data suggests the tunnel system operated within permits, but tests are ongoing as investigators look into contributing factors and water quality impacts.

via CNN|

#atlanta #chattahoochee-river #drought

local3 days ago•2 min saved

Midtown Atlanta’s gutted 20-story high-rise flagged unsafe by city inspectors

City inspectors say the abandoned 20-story building at 1155 Peachtree Street NE is unsafe, with the structure substantially gutted and three unsecured gaps in the perimeter, plus two covered walkways featuring uneven, displaced paver sections that create trip hazards. Permits for the site expired in October 2025, and the hazards must be addressed promptly. Mayor Andre Dickens warned owners to follow the law and indicated the issue could lead to litigation as authorities pursue remediation.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|

#abandoned-building #atlanta #construction-site

crime9 days ago•1 min saved

Downtown Atlanta shooting leaves four wounded as investigators probe motive

Four people were shot in downtown Atlanta, with two victims found on Forsyth Street, a third near the Greyhound Bus Station, and a fourth arriving at a hospital later; all victims are stable, ages and identities haven't been released, and police have not identified suspects or a motive.

via WSB-TV|

#atlanta #crime #forsyth-street

technology10 days ago•2 min saved

Waymo driverless cars crowd Atlanta cul-de-sacs, prompting safety worries

Residents in a northwest Atlanta neighborhood report large groups of empty Waymo self-driving cars circling residential cul-de-sacs—up to about 50 vehicles in an hour—sparking safety concerns and calls to keep routing on main roads. Waymo says it’s addressing the routing behavior with its fleet partner and emphasizes its commitment to safety and good neighbor relations; residents have reached out to Waymo and local officials without an immediate response.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#atlanta #autonomous-vehicles #cul-de-sacs

irl10 days ago•14 min saved

Waymo Fleet Circles an Atlanta Cul-de-Sac, Echoing Cyberpunk 2077 in Real Life

Dozens of Waymo self-driving cars reportedly circled a northwest Atlanta cul-de-sac, with roughly 50 vehicles entering the area and some becoming stuck as they tried to turn around, prompting safety concerns from residents; Waymo says routing issues have been addressed, and the piece notes the eerie parallel to Cyberpunk 2077’s Epistrophy quest and its Delamain cars in real life.

via Kotaku|

#atlanta #autonomous-vehicles #cyberpunk-2077

crime10 days ago•1 min saved

Beltline stabbing suspect identified in fatal Atlanta attack

Police identified 21-year-old Jahmare Brown as the suspect in a deadly stabbing on the Atlanta Beltline; 23-year-old Alyssa Paige died after the attack. Brown is in custody on murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery and weapons charges, and authorities say he also assaulted a USPS worker with a rock before the stabbing. Investigators are continuing to learn more about the victim and the suspect.

via WSB-TV|

#atlanta #beltline #crime

technology11 days ago•3 min saved

Buckhead Faces Dozens of Empty Waymo Cars Looping Cul-de-Sacs

Dozens of Waymo autonomous Jaguar I-Pace vehicles were seen circling residential Buckhead cul-de-sacs with no riders, creating a morning nuisance and safety concerns as residents report cars entering private property; attempts to deter them with a “slow” sign backfired. Waymo says it has addressed the routing issue and emphasizes safety and reduced injuries, while residents and officials press for solutions amid ongoing frustration and broader testing context.

via Jalopnik|

#atlanta #autonomous-vehicles #buckhead

us-news11 days ago•155 min saved

Buckhead Residents Push Back as Fleet of Waymo Cars Circles Their Blocks

In Buckhead, Atlanta, residents report dozens of driverless Waymo vehicles circulating their cul-de-sacs for hours daily, clogging streets and prompting calls for the company to reroute onto main roads after bollards caused new traffic jams and raised safety concerns for kids and pets.

via The Daily Beast|

#atlanta #automotive-industry #georgia

crime11 days ago•1 min saved

Identity confirmed in Atlanta Beltline stabbing; suspect arrested after postal-worker attack

The Fulton County Medical Examiner identified 23-year-old Alyssa Paige as the woman killed in an Atlanta Beltline stabbing. Police say the suspect attacked a U.S. postal worker before fleeing on a bike and was arrested hours later in Midtown near St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Officials have not released a motive, but the suspect may have been experiencing a mental health crisis; a second stabbing victim’s condition is unknown.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|

#arrest #atlanta #beltline

technology11 days ago•3 min saved

Idle Waymos in Atlanta Cul-de-Sacs Spark Resident Concerns

Dozens of empty Waymo cars are circling a northwest Atlanta cul-de-sac for hours, with residents reporting mornings of up to about 50 vehicles and saying the activity feels unsafe and disruptive. Neighbors have contacted Waymo and local officials; the company says routing issues have been addressed and emphasizes its focus on safe, scalable service.

via WSB-TV|

#atlanta #autonomous-vehicles #cul-de-sac

crime11 days ago•1 min saved

Atlanta Beltline stabbing triggers citywide manhunt and school lockdowns

Police say a random, deadly stabbing on the Beltline in Atlanta is part of what they call a crime spree; a suspect on a bicycle wearing black is sought after an earlier rock attack on a USPS worker. Nearby Midtown High and Howard Middle Schools were put on lockdown with students escorted to buses as authorities, including drones and multiple units, scour the area for the suspect under a Be On the Lookout alert.

via WSB-TV|

#atlanta #beltline #crime

public-safety11 days ago•3 min saved

Atlanta Beltline stabbing triggers citywide manhunt after deadly attack

Police launched a large manhunt after a woman was killed and another person injured in a series of random attacks that began at a USPS post office and ended on the Atlanta Beltline; investigators say the suspect attacked a postal worker with a rock, then rode a bicycle to the Beltline where the female victim died at Grady Memorial Hospital and a second person survived the stabbing; authorities believe the assailant may have been experiencing a mental-health crisis and have released surveillance images while urging the public to help identify and locate him.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|

#atlanta #beltline #manhunt

crime13 days ago•1 min saved

Georgia man jailed for stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from rental car

Kelvin Evans, 41, pleaded guilty to entering an automobile and criminal trespass after breaking into a rental Jeep Wagoneer in Atlanta and stealing hard drives containing unreleased Beyoncé music; he was sentenced to two years in prison with three years of probation, and investigators have not recovered the stolen items.

via BBC|

#atlanta #beyonce #crime

crime13 days ago•2 min saved

Two-Year Prison Term Over Theft of Unreleased Beyoncé Music

Kelvin Evans pleaded guilty in Atlanta to stealing hard drives containing unreleased Beyoncé music and related tour materials from a rental car, receiving a five-year sentence with two years to be served in custody and probation restrictions. The July 2025 theft, linked to Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour in Atlanta, involved watermarked music, unreleased tracks, show footage and set lists; police tracked items via a laptop and AirPods, Evans was arrested weeks later, and the property had not been recovered at the time of his arrest.

via The Guardian|

#atlanta #beyonce #court

sports20 days ago•16 min saved

Tea-Stained Meeting Helps Build U.S. Soccer’s Atlanta National Training Center

U.S. Soccer completed its long-gestating plan for a centralized headquarters and training campus near Atlanta, a $250 million, 200+ acre site funded by Arthur Blank and a broad donor network, led by president Cindy Parlow Cone; the project consolidates operations for all national teams and is slated to open in May 2026.

via The New York Times|

#arthur-blank #atlanta #cindy-parlow-cone