‘I think everybody was prepared:’ Drivers find smooth going around closed I-285
Drivers are navigating detours around a two-mile section of Interstate 285 that’s completely closed this weekend.
Latest Headlines by Bryan Mims
Beaver battle brews as Alpharetta HOA trapping, killing nuisance animals
Beavers have become such a nuisance in a North Fulton neighborhood that the homeowners’ association is trapping and killing them, and that has some residents upset.
Metro Atlanta city could hold parents liable for children’s crimes
City leaders are still researching the penalties that would be imposed.
Vape shops could be banned in this metro Atlanta city if ordinance passes
Under the ordinance, vape stores can’t operate in popular shopping areas like Dunwoody Village or Perimeter Center or anywhere else in the city.
I-285 shutdown delayed, but some lanes still closed this weekend
While the complete closure of Interstate 285 in southwest Atlanta is delayed, some lanes are still closed in the area for the weekend.
‘I thought my house was on fire’: Neighbor worried about debris fire that could burn for weeks
Rain fails to extinguish large tree debris fire in DeKalb County, causing health and safety concerns for nearby residents.
‘An extended incident:’ Crews say debris fire could smolder for weeks in metro Atlanta
Fire crews are battling a large tree debris fire in DeKalb County that officials say could burn for weeks.
‘Kind of unreal:’ Spirit employees, passengers scramble after airline shuts down
Spirit Airlines is out of business, cancelling all flights, and leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The bargain carrier announced today. It’s shutting down operations effective immediately.
‘Game changer:’ Officers have high-tech boat for daily, summer patrols on Lake Lanier
With boating season ramping up on Lake Lanier, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office is beginning its daily summer patrols with a new tool to keep people safe.
Gas prices near $4 across metro Atlanta – but could they rise to $5?
The U.S. is blockading Iranian ports, and the Strait of Hormuz, where 1/5 of the world’s oil transits, is effectively shut down.
