A City Council committee debated a proposal to let Atlanta police demand bars' financial records for forensic audits, prompting pushback over overreach and business costs.

Federal prosecutors charged four men after threats targeted Atlanta-area Jewish institutions and employees at local tech and gaming firms; one pleaded guilty and faces sentencing Wednesday.

An Ardent affiliate bought Town Center at Cobb at auction for about $51.8M, capping years of tax troubles, vacancies and a 2025 power shutdown.

Leftie Lee's, a beloved Avondale Estates bakery known for kimchi buttermilk biscuits, will close on July 26. The shop invited customers to visit and share memories before its final day.

Numerous storms are likely Monday–Tuesday with heavy downpours and an isolated damaging wind threat. Expect slow commutes and localized flooding.

Two people were found dead after gunfire erupted during a domestic dispute at an Atlanta apartment complex on Mount Zion Road.

A Macon man was arrested after a GBI autopsy found his mother's death was a homicide. Investigators say the case began as a June domestic disturbance and produced new evidence.

A 23‑year‑old Stone Mountain man is accused of racing and fleeing Marietta police at more than 100 mph on I‑75, an arrest warrant says.

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.