The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta said CEO Frank Fernandez will step down in August and has hired BoardWalk Consulting to run a national search. The move starts a leadership transition at a major local funder.

A Marietta man was arrested after allegedly throwing a cement brick at a 74-year-old at a Delk Road hotel, according to court records.

Tyler Perry Studios is adding a Synapse-built LED-volume soundstage on its Atlanta campus; the stage promises in‑camera digital environments and a crew‑first approach.

An 18-year-old was shot late Saturday near 1031 Camilla St SW in southwest Atlanta; police say the shooting followed a dispute and the victim is in stable condition.

Roswell approved a just‑under $9.5 million contract to overhaul two miles of Riverside Road, adding buffered bike lanes, sidewalks, a roundabout and new trails. Construction is slated to begin later in 2026 and run into 2028.

A person was shot Friday night at 2190 Verbena St. NW in northwest Atlanta; the victim is expected to recover while police and a helicopter searched the scene.

The Flying Machine, a runway-side diner at Gwinnett County’s Briscoe Field, must vacate its longtime spot by Oct. 1 after a county lease change. Owners say they’re scrambling for a new home.

Hot and sticky Saturday — Heat Advisory noon–8 p.m. with isolated storms possible after 3 p.m. Plan for heat and brief evening downpours.

Arkansas troopers say they found roughly 150 pounds of packaged marijuana in a van driven by a Stockbridge woman; she was booked on felony charges.

A Ball Ground family's Nest camera recorded a black bear toppling a bird feeder overnight and neighbors say sightings have been rising across the north metro area.

Financial disclosures show the SBA chief held $1M–$5M stakes in xAI and SpaceX that ballooned after SpaceX’s record IPO, producing multi‑million dollar gains. Watchdog scrutiny now follows.

South Fulton is offering up to $25,000 in no-repay grants to seniors for home repairs; applications close July 31 and early pop-up sessions drew long lines.

Generative AI is powering voice‑cloning and deepfake scams in Georgia and South Florida, producing convincing impersonations that have cost victims millions.