Atlanta, GA news on Tuesday, October 13, 2026
In Atlanta, GA on Tuesday, October 13, 2026: Fulton boil water advisory and I-400/I-85 lane closures today. Also: Crashes are closing lanes on I-400 and I-85, so allow extra travel time; Man killed in Six Flags Over Georgia coaster fall identified as 42-year-old APS employee. Weather: Clear and mild today, starting around 62°F and warming to 84°F, with no rain and light winds up to 4 mph.
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Safety & emergencies
- Man killed in Six Flags Over Georgia coaster fall identified as 42-year-old APS employee.11Alive.com
- Atlanta News First reviews previous deaths and injuries at Six Flags Over Georgia.Atlanta News First
- Police say a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run in Tucker.Atlanta News First
Traffic & transport
- Crashes are closing lanes on I-400 and I-85, so allow extra travel time.FOX 5 Atlanta
- GA-400 lanes in Alpharetta have reopened after a crash overturned a semi-truck.11Alive.com
Events & going out
- FOX 5 lists things to do in metro Atlanta and North Georgia for Oct. 9-11, 2026.FOX 5 Atlanta
- Little Five Points Halloween and more: 15 metro Atlanta things to do this weekend.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Luftgekühlt celebrates air-cooled Porsche heritage in Atlanta, per Porsche Newsroom.Porsche Newsroom
- The Connector previews the artists behind Strictly Human's Atlanta art showcase.The Connector
Business & new openings
- Hines pays $408M for Atlanta and Dallas assets, per Multifamily Housing News.Multifamily Housing News
Health & care
- Georgia governor candidates outline their positions on physician and nurse shortages.Atlanta News First
Sports
Culture & arts
- Martin Puryear's 'Nexus' is featured at Atlanta's High Museum, per Atlanta News First.Atlanta News First
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