A 29‑year‑old Georgia man has been charged after a 1‑year‑old in Elliston, Va., died from traumatic injuries. An autopsy is pending as investigators continue their probe.

State officials say a March 26 DeKalb warehouse raid turned up 120 pounds of marijuana and about $4.8M in illegal hemp products; multiple arrests have been made. The investigation remains active.

Medipower paid $115M for a seven-property grocery portfolio, including four Atlanta-area centers totaling about 558,000 sq ft and anchored by Publix, Kroger and Stop & Shop.

A 33-year-old inmate walked away from Piedmont Augusta Tuesday night; deputies launched a search and are asking anyone with information to contact the sheriff’s office.

Georgia’s HB 334 would force annual Medicaid reviews of sickle cell treatments and require RSV guidance at child‑care centers, a change advocates say could reach thousands.

An Atlanta police officer accidentally shot himself on McAfee Street NW; police say he is expected to survive and investigators haven't released details.

WalletHub ranks Georgia 45th in children's health, citing low toddler vaccination rates, high uninsured children and elevated infant deaths.

Police released surveillance video after two men pistol-whipped a pedestrian and stole a bookbag in southeast Atlanta. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips.

Officials say roughly $50 million will fund a major overhaul of one of metro Atlanta’s busiest corridors; early reporting says details and schedules are pending.

Fulton DA Fani Willis has rehired Shermela Williams after the judge resigned amid a Judicial Qualifications Commission probe. The hire revives controversy over Williams’ conduct and a pending lawsuit.

Bite More opened in Duluth on April 3, bringing halal smash burgers, pastas and late-night hours to Gwinnett County. The debut included a ribbon-cutting, DJ and giveaways.

Georgia agreed to pay $4 million to settle a federal lawsuit after David Henegar was beaten to death at Johnson State Prison in October 2021, attorneys say.

Cool, blustery Monday with highs near 69°F. Dry, warmer week ahead with low humidity and a brief fire‑weather caution.