A man was found dead beneath a tour bus in a DeKalb County hotel parking lot; investigators say the death appears accidental and the medical examiner will rule.

A Cartersville traffic stop produced a half‑pound of crack, cash and a gun with armor‑piercing rounds as police say they step up enforcement. Multiple arrests followed separate busts in recent weeks.

Cloudy, muggy start with a Flash Flood Watch in effect. Spotty afternoon thunderstorms could bring brief heavy rain and gusty winds.

Luxury Link’s analysis of BTS data says cancellations into Atlanta could jump nearly 200% during the July 4 week, raising risks for connections and rebookings.

A stretch of Tommy Lee Cook Road near Newnan will shut for about two months starting June 22 while crews lower the roadway to improve sight distance. Detours will move some traffic into Fulton County.

Roswell firefighters rescued a child stranded on a steep Vickery Creek embankment last Thursday. Medics reported no injuries and officials urged caution on the trails.

Dexter Fisher won the Athens-Clarke County runoff and will be the city’s first Black mayor. He says housing, homelessness and infrastructure will be top priorities.

A contraband sweep at the Muscogee County Jail turned into a smoke‑filled emergency; deputies moved about 500 inmates and the sheriff’s office has opened a criminal investigation.

State Sen. Josh McLaurin defeated Nabilah Parkes in the Democratic runoff for Georgia lieutenant governor, clinching the party’s November nomination.

City Council approved a roughly $3.2 billion FY27 budget that increases police funding while trimming parks and transportation allocations. The plan passed 13-2.

New Birth's Scholarship Sunday connected hundreds of Metro Atlanta students with colleges, trade partners and more than $5 million in potential aid.

Four new tenants totaling about 8,600 square feet are headed to the Shops of Dunwoody, bringing sushi, boutique fitness and a fast‑casual juicery to the village.

Ángel Cabrera will step down as Georgia Tech president this November to lead the Aspen Institute; he will remain through the holidays to oversee the transition.