Flash floods turned the Downtown Connector into a river Wednesday evening, stranding drivers and prompting dramatic rescues. The CTR, the reimagined former CNN Center, officially opened ahead of the World Cup. With primary results settled, Keisha Lance Bottoms turns her focus to November while Republicans Burt Jones and Rick Jackson gear up for a June 16 runoff. Waymo paused robotaxi service after at least two vehicles got stuck in flooded streets. Memorial Day weekend kicks off with the Atlanta Jazz Festival and MomoCon returning to town.
Flash Floods Swamp Downtown Connector, Veteran Wades Through Water to Rescue Stranded Driver
Torrential rain during Wednesday's rush hour turned parts of I-75/85 into a river, stranding vehicles and shutting down the Downtown Connector for over 90 minutes. A veteran waded through chest-deep water near Baker Street to rescue a woman clinging to the roof of her submerged car.
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