A child was fatally shot in Sandy Springs, with the father facing murder and cruelty charges. The community is in shock over the incident involving an unsecured firearm.

Cardinal Infrastructure bought Sugar Hill’s A.L. Grading Contractors for $245.5M and amended its term loan to $200M as it expands into the Atlanta market.

GBI arrests Lee County teacher Danielle Weaver for child molestation and improper sexual contact with a student.

Officials say tighter forecasting, hiring controls and careful cost‑cuts left Atlanta with a $200M+ cushion, a clean audit and a top credit rating. That breathing room, they argue, will fund housing, safety and infrastructure priorities.

Atlanta Beltline has opened bids for Northwest Trail Segment 3B, a one‑mile stretch with a pedestrian bridge over Northside Drive. Bids are due March 19, 2026.

The Old Zion Heritage Museum will host a free event to honor the "Six Triple Eight" Battalion of WWII on Feb 22, 2026, at Zion Baptist Church, Marietta.

Georgia AG Chris Carr is probing Roblox for potential consumer protection law breaches and risks to children's safety under the Fair Business Practices Act.

DePalma’s downtown Athens location will close on Feb. 27 after 38 years. Owner Dave Cappi says incoming operators plan a March concept while other sites stay open.

A suspect in the murder of USPS worker Dequavious Graves in Decatur and another Atlanta case was arrested, with details of their connection to the crimes not fully disclosed.

A brutal January cold spell left four people experiencing homelessness dead in Athens, exposing gaps in shelter access and outreach.

Two Clayton County animal control employees were seriously injured when a pit bull attacked during processing; the dog, 'Barney,' will remain in custody.

A Fairburn homeowner undergoing stage‑4 cancer treatment says city‑hired paving crews sent asphalt into a sewer main, leaving her home gutted and displaced for months.

Trader Joe's opened a new store in Johns Creek, Georgia, as part of a national expansion, and will anchor The Medley, a mixed-use development featuring retail space, housing, and other amenities.