Law enforcement closed northbound I-85 near U.S. 441 in Banks County on April 8 after a shooting, forcing a temporary shutdown near the Commerce/Banks Crossing interchange. Details remain limited.

Cobb County landed nearly $10.7M in federal funds to install drone‑detection systems and boost safety at World Cup training hubs and fan sites.

A 36-year-old woman was found shot inside a Range Rover parked on Springside Place in southeast Atlanta early Wednesday; police say they have no suspect description.

A grand jury has indicted Teresa Ann Williams in the 2021 LaGrange killing of Alan Dale Huguley. Authorities say details remain limited as the probe continues.

Le Faucheur opened April 3 in Dunwoody, offering a European‑style afternoon‑tea experience with loose‑leaf teas, scones and private‑event bookings. The boutique runs multiple daily sittings by reservation.

DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting on I-285 southbound near Glenwood Road; one person was shot inside a vehicle and lanes may be blocked.

An Oklahoma National Guard corporal and Oklahoma County detention officer died during a training exercise at Fort Benning, officials say.

Georgia cleared HB350 to allow anonymous newborn surrender in monitored boxes at fire and police stations; supporters call it lifesaving while critics raise privacy concerns.

Low humidity and gusty northeast winds push Atlanta into elevated fire danger Tuesday. A Red Flag Warning covers parts of the metro; avoid outdoor burning.

Greystone and Harmony Housing paid about $22M for four Forsyth County complexes, preserving roughly 212 affordable apartments across Winston‑Salem and Kernersville.

A maintenance worker was killed on Ridgewood Street after an argument over a work light. A suspect has been arrested and faces a murder charge.

Marist guard Kate Harpring was named AJC player of the year after a record-breaking senior season that included a state title and the Naismith national award.

A 45-seat Japanese supper club from Mujo’s chef J. Trent Harris opens at 99 West Paces in Buckhead, serving yoshoku-inspired plates, robatayaki and a deep sake program.