South African midfielder Jayden Adams, 25, has been found dead after representing his country at the 2026 World Cup. Authorities have opened an inquest while teammates and officials pay tribute.

Heat Advisory noon-8 p.m. today for parts of metro Atlanta. Afternoon storms may bring damaging gusts and heavy rain.

Rise Baking is relocating its Tucker innovation center to Uptown Atlanta’s Lindbergh development, adding office and R&D space to the transit-connected campus.

A Paulding County jury convicted Jacob Christain Marr of child sexual exploitation; a judge ordered 15 years behind bars plus five years of probation.

Saturday will be hot and muggy with highs near 92°F and a Heat Advisory for parts of east-central Georgia. Afternoon storms are possible; some may be strong.

A statewide audit of Georgia’s June 16 runoff flagged 23 mismatches across more than 1.1 million ballot images, and officials say every error was on a hand‑marked ballot.

A 62-year-old man was arrested in Jonesboro and charged with malice murder in the April death of his Decatur roommate. The DeKalb Sheriff's Office says the investigation is ongoing.

Hot and humid today with a Heat Advisory midday. Scattered storms this afternoon could be gusty and bring heavy rain.

Drivers in Atlanta say autonomous Waymo vehicles and platform algorithm changes have slashed take‑home pay; organizers have scheduled a rally at Historic Fourth Ward Park.

Police released surveillance images after a 39-year-old was found shot beneath a Pryor Street bridge on July 4; Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 in reward.

A pedestrian was killed on I-20 eastbound near Exit 101 in Newton County, closing lanes and forcing detours during the holiday travel period.

Hot and humid Thursday in Atlanta with highs near 93°F and a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. City cooling centers and hydration stations are open for relief.

Brickwork is rising at the Sweet Auburn Grande corner as developers restore the 1908 Atlanta Life Insurance building and prepare 109 apartments and street‑level retail.