Federal prosecutors say a Valdosta inmate directed a multi‑county fentanyl and meth pipeline that reached Atlanta suburbs.

Chef Joey Ward will open Bar Belle, a walk‑in patio bar in Poncey‑Highland, and Southern Belle Chicken Co. at CTR Food Works downtown this summer.

Amazon extended its lease at the Factory Shoals Logistics Center in Austell, keeping a key Atlanta‑area fulfillment hub in place. The move comes as Atlanta’s industrial market rebalances.

Northside Hospital in Sandy Springs has started a two‑story, roughly 67,500 sq ft emergency‑department expansion to add 18 treatment rooms, triage space and parking.

Sheriff Pat Labat announced that, starting July 1, Fulton County will stop booking most misdemeanor arrests into the Rice Street jail, keeping only domestic‑violence, sexual‑assault and aggravated cases.

Dive teams recovered a body from Noonday Creek after a swimmer failed to resurface on Sunday. Police say recent storms swelled the creek and made currents dangerous.

A man was found critically beaten late Sunday in the 2900 block of Athena Lane in DeKalb County. Police say the assault stemmed from an argument; no suspect has been named.

A Marietta man allegedly stole an ambulance and drove it to Wellstar Kennestone, telling officers he wanted to "save the world." Authorities say video shows him drinking and he faces DUI and felony theft charges.

Atlanta Technical College opened a Microsoft Datacenter Academy as tech layoffs and AI-driven shifts reshape hiring. Local leaders say hands-on labs help, but experts warn training alone won’t fix deeper gaps.

After 36 years, the Duluth Melting Pot will shutter May 31; owners will host a Final Dip weekend May 29–31 with special menus and keepsakes.

Detectives were on Walnut Street Sunday after a person was found near Cameron M. Alexander Blvd; police say the cause and manner of death are undetermined.

Two Swainsboro High graduates died in a late-night crash days after commencement. The school says it will share funeral and memorial details when plans are finalized.

Two residents were tied up with zip ties during a late Friday home invasion in LaGrange; police are searching for two suspects and asking for tips.