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.

A picnic at Piedmont Park ended in an alleged sexual assault and robbery; police arrested a man and charges have been filed, the victim says.

DeKalb County raised the minimum wage for county employees to $19 an hour, effective in paychecks dated May 1, affecting thousands of staff across departments. County leaders will hold a May 4 briefing.

The South Barrett Reliever bridge opened last week in Cobb County — a $62M project officials say could cut Barrett Parkway traffic by roughly 20% and add bike lanes and roundabouts.

Former President Joe Biden endorsed Keisha Lance Bottoms on Friday, giving the ex-Atlanta mayor a national lift in a crowded Georgia Democratic primary ahead of May 19.

A floral pop-up and seasonal cocktails have refreshed St. Julep, the ninth-floor rooftop at the Kimpton Sylvan in Buckhead.