The Local Sunset
Atlanta · Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 21 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AGeorgia State University unveils new nine‑story research towerWSB-TV
- ACounty Expands Free Tree‑Planting Program for HomeownersWSB-TV
- ADeKalb County reports 14 West Nile-positive mosquito trapsWSB-TV
- AShooting at Southwest Atlanta Apartments Triggers School LockdownsAtlanta News First
- AMan Arrested After Attempted Home Break-Ins in AtlantaFOX 5 Atlanta
- BPatrick Frias Returns as CEO of Children’s Healthcare of AtlantaSaportaReport
- BKIPP Atlanta Names Michael Cormack Jr. as New CEO to Boost LiteracySaportaReport
- BStakeholders meet to discuss sale of Atlanta jail to Fulton County11Alive
- BTrees for Tuition Sets Up Indoor Pumpkin Patches Across AtlantaAtlanta News First
- BAll lanes closed on I-285 northbound at I-20 in DeKalb County11Alive
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Georgia State University Opens New Nine‑Story Research Tower
Georgia State University opened a new nine‑story research tower on its downtown Atlanta campus on September 23, 2026, as part of a broader expansion reshaping…
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Patrick Frias Returns as CEO of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Dr. Patrick Frias became CEO of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta on August 31, 2026, returning after an 18‑year tenure as a pediatric cardiologist to focus on…
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Six Charged, 28 Guns Seized in Georgia Drug Probe
Six people were charged and 28 guns were confiscated in Georgia after a year‑long drug investigation, highlighting the GBI’s effort to dismantle trafficking…
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County Expands Free Tree‑Planting Program for Homeowners
Metro Atlanta county has broadened its free tree‑planting program for homeowners to increase urban greenery, offering residents cost‑free tree planting and…
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KIPP Atlanta Appoints Michael Cormack Jr. as New CEO
Michael Cormack Jr., with over 20 years in education, has been appointed CEO of KIPP Atlanta Schools and will introduce a Mississippi‑originated literacy…
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Seven North Georgia Massage Parlors Raided, Arrests Made
Police raided seven north Georgia massage parlors on September 23, 2026, making several arrests in a crackdown on prostitution and human trafficking. The…
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DeKalb County Reports 14 West Nile-Positive Mosquito Traps
DeKalb Public Health reported that fourteen mosquito traps in the county tested positive for West Nile virus on September 23, prompting continued monitoring…
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Atlanta and Fulton Officials Discuss Potential Jail Sale
Atlanta city and Fulton County officials, along with community representatives, met on September 23 to discuss the potential sale of the Atlanta city jail to…
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Fatal Shooting at Southwest Atlanta Apartments Leads to School Lockdowns
Atlanta police investigated a fatal shooting at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex on September 23, 2026, prompting immediate lockdowns at nearby schools.…
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Trees for Tuition Launches Indoor Pumpkin Patches in Atlanta
Trees for Tuition is setting up indoor pumpkin patches across Atlanta to raise scholarship funds for local students, continuing its tradition of community…
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Man Arrested After Attempted Home Break-Ins in Atlanta
Atlanta police arrested an unidentified man on a porch after he was seen attempting to break into several homes on September 13, 2026. The suspect was detained…
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All Lanes Shut on I-285 Northbound at I-20
All northbound lanes of I-285 at the I-20 interchange in DeKalb County were closed on September 23, causing traffic to back up to Panthersville Road and…
