Clayton County's new convocation center at Southlake Mall opened with the GHSA state wrestling finals, a repurposed‑mall project meant to bring events, training and jobs to Morrow.

Sen. Jaha Howard introduced Senate Bill 464 to prevent federal agencies from using biometric technology for immigration status checks, aiming to protect immigrant privacy rights.

Crescent Communities paid roughly $12.5M for the long‑empty Tucker Exchange and will replace it with Render Tucker, a planned 312‑unit apartment community near Northlake Mall. The project fits a broader Atlanta trend of turning unwanted suburban offices into housing.

Adam J’s is moving from a grilled‑cheese truck into a 320‑sq‑ft shipping‑container shop at Pittsburgh Yards this spring. The walk‑up location will be the brand’s first brick‑and‑mortar.

A state-run dashboard from the Georgia APCD lists median and facility-level prices for 200+ procedures, letting Georgians compare costs by ZIP code and insurer.

An Alpharetta man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life without parole for the 2021 Norcross hotel shooting that killed a guest. Prosecutors say surveillance footage helped build the case.

Conyers is hosting an Arbor Day celebration with activities and free saplings at Big Haynes Creek Nature Center, including a tree planting and a "Treasures in the Trees" scavenger hunt.

Beloved Buckhead staple R. Thomas shut its doors this week; a door sign promises a March 19 reopening while staff say they were let go.

A Fulton County grand jury indicted a former DCA employee and five co-defendants accused of siphoning nearly $230,000 from Georgia’s emergency rental assistance program. The Attorney General’s office says the case grew from evidence presented Jan. 30, 2026.

The Marietta History Center hosts a Pop-In event on Feb 21st celebrating Black inventors, featuring activities and crafts. Admission is free, sponsored by Cauthorn, Owen, and Sanders.

Cristofer Daniel Arthurs faces malice and felony murder charges after his brother, Matthew Clayton Arthurs, was found shot in their Flowery Branch home. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.

Police responded to a reported shooting at Palmetto Elementary, which was placed on lockdown. Students were unharmed and relocated, with a body found near the school. Parents were directed for reunification at a middle school.

DeKalb neighbors say they’re uneasy after a man indicted on federal child‑exploitation charges returned to the neighborhood on house arrest and was seen wearing an ankle monitor.