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1+ hour, 11+ min ago (310+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " On any given day you'll find people packing shops and restaurants at the Marietta Square. The area has seen a lot of growth in recent years, and that comes with more foot and vehicle traffic. "We want to make sure everybody's safe," Public Works Director Mark Rice said. That's why the city is installing two new crosswalks and a new traffic signal at the corner of Atlanta Street and Waverly Way. "Downtown is expanding toward that direction, and we have a lot of parking in that area as well," Rice said. Right now, traffic flows freely on Atlanta Street, which is a main thoroughfare that dumps cars onto the Marietta Square. But the new crosswalks and traffic signal will halt oncoming traffic when pedestrians push a button to cross, or when a car is turning…...

1+ hour, 32+ min ago (440+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " In a major reversal, staff for the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) on Wednesday endorsed a settlement with Georgia Power that would allow the utility to add 10 gigawatts of new power generation " a plan critics say could lock Georgians into decades of higher costs and increased reliance on fossil fuels. The shift came during a packed PSC hearing where public frustration spilled over. Dozens of residents testified against Georgia Power's proposal to build nearly 10,000 megawatts of additional generation, much of it intended to serve the state's rapidly expanding data-center industry. Lewis Gordon from Valdosta drove four hours after a night shift to address commissioners. "I cannot afford to use enough energy to be warm in my bed at night," Gordon said, adding that he regularly responds to calls involving people who have died after being…...

1+ hour, 45+ min ago (330+ words) The Braves handed out their largest contract yet this offseason, signing free agent outfielder/DH Mike Yastrzemski to a 2 year $23 million deal with a club option. Our very own draft expert Matt Powers published a mock draft for the first round all the way down to the Braves" PPI pick at pick 26. Meanwhile, Gaurav took a look at five super early targets for the Braves to potentially take at the ninth overall pick. The Braves have been reported by multiple sources to be very interested in star reliever Robert Suarez, and showed interest in Edwin Diaz and Kyle Finnegan before they signed elsewhere. Walt Weiss answered a wide-ranging set of questions on roster construction, his coaching staff, lineup construction, and more. We reviewed Michael Harris" enigmatic 2025 season that must become a career anomaly, rather than the norm. The Braves sat…...

2+ hour ago (175+ words) Former Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka is continuing his MLB career by signing with another NL club. This was evidenced earlier this week with the former Brave signing a one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, per MLB Trade Rumors' Steve Adams. It is a great opportunity for the right-hander to continue to put things back on track. With this in mind, Soroka simply didn't have a path back to Atlanta even as Braves fans hope to see the pitcher continue to succeed. It is easy to cheer for the starter based on the difficult road he has endured after what was an incredibly bright start to his career. For Arizona, it is a solid first offseason move as the franchise continues to attempt to put together a contending core two years after falling just short in the World Series....

2+ hour, 26+ min ago (435+ words) The Atlanta Falcons' 2025 NFL season is over, even if the calendar doesn't show it. It started to feel that way after letting a win against the New England Patriots slip between their fingers in Week 9, and the door was firmly shut when Michael Penix Jr. went down with another serious injury. Unfortunately, outside of Bijan Robinson, Drake London and a pair of emerging rookie pass rushers, there's not much going right for Atlanta. The Los Angeles Rams own the Falcons' first-rounder in the 2026 NFL Draft, and Kirk Cousins' contract doesn't seem to be going away anytime soon. Eek. Raheem Morris' scorching hot seat is surely burning holes in all of his pants as well, and the franchise is heading toward hitting the reset button once again this offseason. Simply put, there isn't much for the franchise to look forward to....

2+ hour, 36+ min ago (229+ words) College Park's latest shakeup in leadership " the resignation of Police Chief Connie Rogers " comes while the city is facing a legal action from her second-in-command. Deputy Police Chief Sharis McCrary, a 22-year veteran of the department, filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against College Park that alleges she was unfairly passed over for the chief position in 2022. According to the lawsuit, a male police colonel in the department at the time demanded a behind-the-scenes power-sharing arrangement if McCrary was promoted, and expected to be the real decision-maker while McCrary served as the public face of the department. According to the lawsuit, McCrary contends she was subsequently not seriously considered for the job. With Rogers' resignation, McCrary is again positioned to permanently lead the department. The shakeup is taking place as the city remains engrossed in ongoing turnover and a number of…...

2+ hour, 43+ min ago (182+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " Coca-Cola has elected Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Henrique Braun to succeed current CEO James Quincey, the company announced Tuesday. Quincey has been Coca-Cola's CEO since 2017. In a statement, the company said, "He has led the transformation of the business as a total beverage company, driven by a focus on staying closely connected to consumers. Under his leadership, the company has added more than 10 additional billion-dollar brands." Quincey is expected to become the company's executive chairman. Braun joined Coca-Cola in 1996 and has been EVP and COO since Jan. 1, 2025. He has an MBA from Georgia State University. "I'm honored to take on this new role and have tremendous appreciation for everything James has done to lead the company," Braun said. "I will focus on continuing the momentum we've built with our system. We'll work…...

3+ hour, 1+ min ago (148+ words) A former Clayton County correctional officer has pleaded guilty to tasing an inmate "multiple times without justification," according to the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " A former Clayton County correctional officer has pleaded guilty to hitting an inmate with a Taser "multiple times without justification," according to the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia. The U.S. attorney's office for the Northern District of Georgia said that on May 16, 2024, Justin Bethea was transferring an inmate between housing units when the inmate began arguing with him. The inmate "cursed and insulted" Bethea, who responded by slamming the inmate's head into a wall and forcing him to the ground, the U.S. attorney's office said. Bethea then hit the inmate with a Taser six times. Bethea is set to be sentenced in March....

3+ hour, 5+ min ago (240+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " Longtime Atlanta civil and human rights activist Dr. Joseph Beasley died Tuesday, according to his family. Beasley served in many roles, including the Southern regional director of the national Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and as the Georgia deputy director for Rev. Jesse Jackson's presidential campaigns. Additionally, the 88-year-old did a lot of work globally, especially in parts of Africa. Former Georgia state Rep. Tyrone Brooks was a close friend of Beasley's. The two first met in 1979 during a push to desegregate an Atlanta newspaper. "He's just an unsung hero," Brooks said. According to Brooks, Beasley had a big role in changing Georgia's state flag in the early 2000s with the removal of the Confederate battle emblem, among other major impacts. "When you see African-American judges in Fulton County, DeKalb, around this metro region, around the state of…...

3+ hour, 6+ min ago (146+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " A Newnan man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for "physically, emotionally, and mentally [abusing] his wife for the entirety of their 24-year marriage," the Coweta County district attorney said. The district attorney said Jason Tyrone Bryant, 49, regularly beat his wife and "regulated her every movement and communication, and her finances." One of his daughters called 911 on Sept. 7, 2024, when another of Bryant's children told her Bryant was "punching their mother and dragging her around the house," the district attorney said. The attack left the woman with several bruises and a ruptured eardrum. Bryant pleaded guilty to terroristic threats, aggravated stalking, third-degree cruelty to children, three counts of aggravated assault family violence and two counts of aggravated battery family violence. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison followed by five years' probation....