A man forced his way into a Buckhead couple’s Alexander Drive home Tuesday and spent hours inside while police negotiated and neighbors watched. Investigators say the suspect may have been in crisis.

A Lawrenceville man was sentenced to life without parole after being convicted of sexually assaulting a teenage girl; public records show a prior 2005 statutory-rape conviction.

DeKalb County police responded around 2 a.m. to a reported shooting at the Park at Somerset apartments; investigators focused on upstairs units near the complex entrance.

Supporters gathered at Centennial Olympic Park to thank President Trump and back U.S. strikes on Iran, while the conflict and its casualties continued to unfold. Local voices split over whether the attacks bring hope or risk wider war.

A cool east-side wedge keeps parts of Atlanta in the 60s Monday, then a rapid warm-up brings 70s and 80s midweek. Expect breezy east winds and late-week rain.

DeKalb County police responded to reports of shots fired at the Mall at Stonecrest; the complex was placed on lockdown and no victims were reported in the initial update.

A projected $85.7M shortfall forced Georgia to pause and scale back child‑welfare services, leaving foster families and providers scrambling for answers.

A Mobile man admitted to hijacking social accounts and extorting hundreds of teens and young adults, including a Kennesaw woman. Sentencing is set for May 27.

Dense fog is cutting visibility across Atlanta early Saturday; an NWS Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Expect sunshine and highs near 70°F later.

Decatur and GDOT are cutting posted speeds by 5 mph on five state routes to reduce severe crashes; new signs and a city speed study are rolling out.

A stray cat in downtown Helen tested positive for rabies, White County officials say. The county will post warning signs and asks anyone exposed to contact environmental health.

A Flash Flood Warning for Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties is in effect through 6:30 a.m.; heavy showers could produce rapid street and creek flooding.

Brink’s will acquire Atlanta-based NCR Atleos in a $6.6B cash-and-stock deal that combines the ATM operator with Brink’s cash-management network. The boards approved the deal; closing is expected in Q1 2027.