Edgewood liquor license freeze proposed after shootings

Atlanta leaders are considering a temporary halt on new liquor licenses along the popular Edgewood Avenue corridor as concerns about public safety continue to grow.

Tuesday morning top stories June 23, 2026
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Top stories for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, include crime decrease during World Cup Atlanta; liquor in Edgewood Avenue neighborhood; Senate passes bill to lower housing costs; Iran War latest; weather and traffic. 

Ebola outbreak in Africa reaches grim milestone
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The Ebola outbreak in Africa has reached a grim milestone. There are now more than 1,000 confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 

Georgia Tech releases stadium renovation renderings

Georgia Tech has released new images highlighting progress on a $70 million renovation project at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Summerhill residents oppose Olympic cauldron relocation

A group of Summerhill residents and community leaders is pushing back against a proposal that could relocate part of Atlanta's Olympic history.

Rally to prevent Olympic Cauldron move
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Community leaders and residents rallied against plans to move the Atlanta Olympic cauldron on Monday in the Summerhill neighborhood. 

Former Douglas County teacher accused of bond violations
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Prosecutors are seeking to revoke former Douglas County teacher Maris Nichols' bond, alleging she committed dozens of violations while under house arrest and electronic monitoring. Nichols is facing multiple charges involving 6 alleged student victims. 

Dangerous curve causes frequent crashes
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A car crashed through a residential fence and struck a tree on Blackwell Road, where local homeowners claim dangerous wrecks occur at least once a year, according to area residents.  

Decatur Watch Fest screens three international matches
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Decatur Watch Fest featured matches including Argentina versus Austria, France versus Iraq, and Norway versus Senegal.  

Atlanta driver cut 26 times in ambush
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Masked men ambushed a driver on Northside Parkway and cut him 26 times because of his political beliefs, according to a police report.  

2 'dangerous' men wanted in Newton County gas station shooting

Sheriff's deputies are asking for the public's help to find two dangerous suspects wanted for a shooting last Monday at a local gas station.

Internal audit exposes Cherokee deputies misusing license plate readers

Cherokee Sheriff's Office investigators arrested two more deputies Monday for allegedly misusing the automated license plate reader database.

Shooting on Claire Drive shuts down Atlanta roadway Monday

Police are investigating a Monday evening shooting in Atlanta's Lakewood Heights neighborhood that prompted a temporary road closure.

Investigators seize $37K in drugs from Oakwood home, new charges

Investigators have slapped three suspects with additional felony drug charges following a major raid at an Oakwood home last week.

Free Wi-Fi hits Atlanta: Where you can connect

Atlanta officials began testing free public Wi-Fi hotspots at Centennial Olympic Park and other major hubs.