The Local Sunset
Atlanta · Thursday, October 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 19 min
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- AMetro Atlanta Events Canceled Ahead of Hurricane Isaias Remnants11Alive
- AThree injured in Atlanta home shooting spreeFOX 5 Atlanta
- ADowntown Atlanta Intersection Reopens After Fatal Bus Crash11Alive
- ADowntown Atlanta sees surge of new restaurants and barsRough Draft Atlanta
- ASuspect arrested after shooting wounds two teens in northwest Atlanta11Alive
- BTwo People Killed in Atlanta House Fire11Alive
- BSandy Springs Sets Property Tax at 4.731 Mills, Schedules HearingsRough Draft Atlanta
- BTucker Council votes to end city manager contract, hires new consulting firmRough Draft Atlanta
- BMARTA audit finds spending nearly 17% over budgetWSB-TV
- BGeorgia Power says Plant Scherer will stay open amid rising data‑center demandAtlanta News First
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0:31MARTA Audit Reveals 17% Overspend
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Metro Atlanta Events Canceled Ahead of Hurricane Isaias Remnants
Several metro Atlanta events were canceled due to hazardous weather expected from Hurricane Isaias remnants on October 10, 2026.
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Two Dead After Residential Fire Engulfs Atlanta Home
A residential fire in Atlanta on Thursday resulted in two fatalities, with emergency services responding to the private home.
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Appeals Court Allows Atlanta Family to Sue FBI Over 2017 Raid
The U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled that the Atlanta family may pursue a constitutional lawsuit against the FBI agent responsible for the erroneous 2017 raid…
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Three Men Hospitalized After Overnight Home Shooting Spree
Three men were hospitalized after three overnight shootings at an Atlanta home, involving at least 30 rounds. The events occurred amid a recent rise in gunfire…
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Sandy Springs Keeps Property Tax at 4.731 Mills, Plans Hearings
Sandy Springs will keep its property tax at 4.731 mills and hold three public hearings on Oct. 20 and Nov. 3, 2026 to gather community feedback and boost…
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Tropical Storm Watch for Georgia as Isaias Becomes Hurricane
A tropical storm watch was placed on Georgia counties and hurricane warnings on coastal Alabama and western Florida panhandle as Hurricane Isaias reached…
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Downtown Atlanta Intersection Reopens After Fatal Bus Crash
The downtown Atlanta intersection reopened on Oct. 8, 2026, after a fatal bus crash forced its closure and a traffic alert was issued.
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Tucker Council votes to end city manager contract, hires new consulting firm
Tucker City Council declined to renew City Manager John McHenry's contract and selected Civic Forward Strategies as a new consulting firm.
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Downtown Atlanta Welcomes Wave of New Restaurants and Bars
A wave of new restaurants and bars is opening in downtown Atlanta during 2026‑2027, reflecting the area’s broader development boom.
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MARTA Audit Shows 17% Budget Overrun
MARTA’s audit uncovered a nearly 17% budget overrun, driven by overtime, reduced fare revenue and issues with the Breeze 2.0 faregate upgrade.
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Suspect Arrested After Shooting Injures Two Teens in Atlanta
A suspect was taken into custody after a shooting wounded two teenagers near a charter school in northwest Atlanta.
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Georgia Power to Keep Plant Scherer Open Amid Data‑Center Demand
Georgia Power says Plant Scherer will stay open indefinitely to meet rising data‑center electricity demand, even as nearby residents worry about water use and…
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