A Coweta County traffic stop that deputies say began when they smelled marijuana spiraled into a high-speed I‑85 chase and a trafficking-level drug seizure. Dashcam footage released to local media shows the PIT maneuver that ended the pursuit.

The Georgia Supreme Court heard oral arguments March 18 in Hannah Payne’s appeal of her 2019 conviction in the killing of Kenneth Herring. The case — listed as S26A0459 — was called for argument and raw video was posted by local outlets.

A Kennesaw woman arrested after calling 911 was found with 110 stolen credit and debit cards and drugs, police say.

A person was shot Wednesday at Glenwood Road and Austin Drive in unincorporated Decatur. Police say the victim was taken to a hospital and the investigation is ongoing.

Michelin-star chef Leonardo Yu is opening O-nada, a 30-seat Argentine steakhouse on Atlanta’s Westside centered on an open‑fire asado grill and a Malbec-focused cellar.

A Stone Mountain favorite has opened a larger Tucker outpost, expanding its pan‑West African menu and community atmosphere.

A person was killed in a shooting near Cameron M. Alexander Boulevard NW and Elm Street NW in northwest Atlanta. Homicide detectives are canvassing the area while police seek tips.

Construction at Hartsfield-Jackson will reroute Terminal South lanes and move shuttle pickups for about two weeks, starting Wednesday. Expect slower traffic and changed drop‑off spots.

The Georgia Senate approved SB 482, adding in‑person, naming and notarization steps to get mugshots and police video — supporters say it curbs scams; critics warn it blocks oversight.

Minneapolis-based Onward Investors has taken ownership of a 306,000-sq-ft Alpharetta office campus that’s roughly 45% leased. The deal follows a loan-to-ownership play amid high local vacancy.

One person was airlifted after a police shooting near the Pickens County VA Clinic Tuesday; the GBI has been asked to assist the active investigation.

Federal prosecutors say an Atlanta man used fake personas and phishing to access athletes’ accounts and allegedly coerced a woman into commercial sex acts.

State officials say Georgia has regained HPAI-free status, allowing poultry shipments to international buyers and easing pressure on producers after recent detections.