WalletHub’s 2026 analysis ranks Atlanta fourth among the 100 largest U.S. cities for recreation, with top marks for parks spending and public pools — but uneven access remains.

ATLDOT revised South Boulevard designs to add about 17 curbside parking stalls near Grant Park, placing them between new protected bike lanes and moving traffic.

A child was accidentally shot in the hand Tuesday in southwest Atlanta; police say the child is conscious and investigators are canvassing the neighborhood.

A person was found dead inside a burning mobile home in Spalding County early Tuesday; the coroner says the investigation is ongoing.

The family behind Aliera agreed to a $5.1M California settlement, but filings show they claim they can’t pay the full amount while thousands remain with unpaid medical bills.

A City Council committee debated a proposal to let Atlanta police demand bars' financial records for forensic audits, prompting pushback over overreach and business costs.

Federal prosecutors charged four men after threats targeted Atlanta-area Jewish institutions and employees at local tech and gaming firms; one pleaded guilty and faces sentencing Wednesday.

An Ardent affiliate bought Town Center at Cobb at auction for about $51.8M, capping years of tax troubles, vacancies and a 2025 power shutdown.

Leftie Lee's, a beloved Avondale Estates bakery known for kimchi buttermilk biscuits, will close on July 26. The shop invited customers to visit and share memories before its final day.

Numerous storms are likely Monday–Tuesday with heavy downpours and an isolated damaging wind threat. Expect slow commutes and localized flooding.

Two people were found dead after gunfire erupted during a domestic dispute at an Atlanta apartment complex on Mount Zion Road.

A Macon man was arrested after a GBI autopsy found his mother's death was a homicide. Investigators say the case began as a June domestic disturbance and produced new evidence.

A 23‑year‑old Stone Mountain man is accused of racing and fleeing Marietta police at more than 100 mph on I‑75, an arrest warrant says.