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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 32-year-old woman was shot in a family dispute on Moton Avenue in southwest Atlanta; police say a 41-year-old man was arrested and faces assault and firearms charges.
A Marietta woman was killed in an apartment shooting; police arrested a neighbor and investigators are asking the public for tips. Details remain limited as detectives probe the case.
A person was shot near Underground Atlanta; police say the victim is in stable condition while investigators work the scene. Local outlets say the story is developing.
A man was arrested after fires were set in the bathroom aisle of the Chamblee Walmart; DeKalb Fire Rescue is investigating and the store remained closed.
A man in his early 20s was shot and killed on Lee St SW; police detained a 59-year-old security officer for questioning as detectives probe the scene.
Politics & Govt in ...
Anna Kenney says Emory breached her contract after she posted "good riddance" about Charlie Kirk; the suit blames political pressure and seeks damages.
A Douglas County mother and her boyfriend were arrested after police say they assaulted a teen during a seizure; investigators allege the child suffered visible injuries.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Tenant losses and weaker cash flow have pushed the loan behind 191 Peachtree Tower onto credit watchlists and prompted a CMBS downgrade as the note nears a November 2026 maturity.
A crowd dispute on Joseph E. Boone Boulevard escalated to gunfire early Thursday; one man was hospitalized and investigators are working to identify who fired.
Community & Society in ...
Alpharetta will pay up to $20,000 to experienced, P.O.S.T.-certified officers as the city seeks to fill 12 sworn vacancies. The incentive is part of a broader recruitment push.
A new Clever analysis ranks Metro Atlanta ninth-most affordable among the 50 largest U.S. metros, citing a 4.03 price-to-income ratio and a $372,000 median home price.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Police activity closed multiple southbound I‑85 lanes near North Druid Hills in Brookhaven; a bomb squad was on scene and the exit ramp was blocked. Drivers were urged to use alternate routes.
New NICB data show vehicle thefts in Georgia fell nearly 28% in 2025, with major declines across metro Atlanta even as DeKalb and Fulton led totals.
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