A Decatur traffic stop for an unlicensed driver led to an ICE transfer to Stewart Detention Center, and county reports show unlicensed driving is now a top reason for ICE pick‑ups. Local law changes have tightened compliance with federal detainer requests.

A north‑Atlanta pocket around Perimeter Mall — ZIP code 30346 — topped MovingPlace’s March migration report, drawing renters and buyers for its jobs, transit and dining. The shift is already visible in new leases and busier weekend traffic near Perimeter Center.

Councilors will weigh nearly $40 million in design costs for two new Sandy Springs fire stations while reviewing a TSPLOST project list that could bring about $130 million to local projects.

Kolter Urban has broken ground on Elyse Buckhead after more than $60 million in early contracts. The 20‑story, 194‑unit condo will add luxury product to Buckhead.

The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the life sentence for Stephan Blake Dickey in the 2018 Morganton killing, finding his confession voluntary under the totality test.

A Jackson family's 400‑pound pig Bootsy was killed, leaving a 12‑year‑old heartbroken and relatives seeking answers.

A car went airborne and slammed into an unoccupied Roswell building Sunday; the driver was hospitalized and police say a possible mental‑health crisis is under investigation.

Two people were shot Monday night near Truth Midtown in Midtown Atlanta; one was found at the scene and another went to a hospital. Police are investigating.

Police, fire and EMS ran joint downtown exercises on May 4 as Atlanta ramps up multi‑agency readiness for the FIFA World Cup. The drills tested coordination, triage and communications ahead of match days.

At least 53 candidates who denied the 2020 result are running for offices that oversee voting in 23 states, including key swing states.

DeKalb County launched DeKalbAlert, a free real-time emergency notification system officials say will deliver faster warnings. Residents can enroll by texting DEKALBALERT to 67283 or at dekalbalert.com.

The final defendant in a case that horrified Effingham County pleaded guilty and received multiple life sentences after two children were found buried behind their Guyton home.

Chris Sale and Drake Baldwin powered a 9-1 Atlanta win in Denver, but Ronald Acuña Jr. exited early with left hamstring tightness. The Braves are awaiting MRI results before setting a timeline.