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A woman was fatally shot overnight at a Hall County convenience store; deputies say the suspect remains at large and the Mountain View/Old Oakwood intersection is closed as detectives investigate.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Council members demanded an audit after union leaders said ParkATL shuttle and parking workers at ATL received late, handwritten or app‑based pay that blocked housing and insurance.
A man was shot during an attempted carjacking at Longwood Vista Apartments Wednesday night; Gwinnett detectives are searching for suspects and asking witnesses to call.
Real Estate & Development in ...
L.L. Bean will open its first Georgia storefront at Lulah Hills, anchoring the redevelopment of the former North DeKalb Mall in Decatur.
Politics & Govt in ...
Ossoff reported a $20M Q2 haul and more than $42M on hand; Collins raised about $2.1M. Outside groups are already lining up millions in ad buys.
Detectives say jealousy over a bowling alley outing may have motivated the fatal shooting of an Atlanta mother, investigators told WSB‑TV.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cloudy and muggy this morning. Scattered storms possible after 1 p.m., highs near 87°F; heat climbs into the low 90s by the weekend.
Parks & Nature in ...
WalletHub’s 2026 analysis ranks Atlanta fourth among the 100 largest U.S. cities for recreation, with top marks for parks spending and public pools — but uneven access remains.
ATLDOT revised South Boulevard designs to add about 17 curbside parking stalls near Grant Park, placing them between new protected bike lanes and moving traffic.
A child was accidentally shot in the hand Tuesday in southwest Atlanta; police say the child is conscious and investigators are canvassing the neighborhood.
A person was found dead inside a burning mobile home in Spalding County early Tuesday; the coroner says the investigation is ongoing.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
The family behind Aliera agreed to a $5.1M California settlement, but filings show they claim they can’t pay the full amount while thousands remain with unpaid medical bills.
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.
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