The Latest Breaking News from Atlanta

Federal agencies pushed extreme view of Cop City protesters, records show

New documents seen by Drilled and the Guardian show how agencies laid groundwork for dozens of domestic terrorism arrests

The Guardian - US · Dec 6, 2023

Family of man who died after struggle with officer sues tow truck driver they say sat on his head

The family of a Georgia church deacon who died after struggling with a police officer following a minor car crash has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a tow truck driver they say arrived during the confrontation and sat on the man’s head and neck

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023

2 plead guilty in fire at Atlanta Wendy's restaurant during protest after Rayshard Brooks killing

Two of three people charged with arson in the burning of the Wendy’s restaurant in Atlanta where a police officer fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in June 2020 have pleaded guilty after reaching deals with prosecutors

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023

10 takeaways from Falcons’ Week 13 win over the Jets

10 Takeaways from the Falcons' 13-8 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 3, 2023

Mercedes-Benz Stadium to host SEC Championship through 2031

The SEC Championship Game will continue to be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta through the year 2031

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 2, 2023

Protestor sets self on fire in Atlanta

According to the Atlanta Police Chief, a Palestinian flag was found at the scene

Salon · Dec 2, 2023

Protester critically injured after setting themselves on fire outside Israeli consulate in Atlanta

A Palestinian flag found at the scene was part of the protest

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2023

Protester critically injured after setting self on fire outside Israeli consulate in Atlanta

A protester is in critical condition after setting themself on fire outside the Israeli consulate in Atlanta

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2023

‘College GameDay’ details, other pregame SEC championship activities

What do UGA fans need to know about GameDay and other pregame activities in Atlanta ahead of the SEC championship?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 1, 2023

A First Amendment battle looms in Georgia, where the state is framing opposition to a police training complex as a criminal conspiracy

When does lawful protest become criminal activity? That question is at issue in Atlanta, where 57 people have been indicted and arraigned on racketeering charges for actions related to their protest against a planned police and firefighter training center that critics call “Cop City.”

The Conversation · Dec 1, 2023