A federal judge dismissed the Johnsons' $1B suit over Kendrick Johnson’s 2013 death in a Valdosta gym mat, citing immunity and procedural defects. The family says it will appeal.

Two national writing residencies — a Playwright Lab and the Sundance Episodic Lab — will take place at Dunaway Gardens this spring as owner Tena Clark advances restoration plans. The programs bring mentorship and writers' rooms to Newnan.

Low 60s now; highs near 81°F Friday with scattered afternoon storms. A few stronger cells are possible Saturday, with localized heavy rain.

Duluth state Sen. Nabilah Parkes abruptly left an insurance-commissioner bid to run for Georgia lieutenant governor, citing a controversial GOP video and vowing to fight bigotry. The move reshapes the Democratic primary.

A heavy multi‑agency police response closed GA‑92 at Parkway 575 in Woodstock as officers executed a warrant at a nearby business. SWAT teams focused on a shop near the intersection while drivers were asked to avoid the area.

Donna Hyland is stepping down as CEO of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta after an 18‑year tenure; Dr. Patrick Frias of Rady Children’s has been named her successor.

Caribou has opened a drive‑thru cabin at 4115 U.S. 278 in Covington and will run March 13–19 grand‑opening deals, including a donation to local charity Alcovy CASA. The shop focuses on quick pickup with a walk‑up window and patio seating.

Police responded to a shooting near Collier Road NW and Defoor Avenue NW early Thursday; investigators were on scene and details remain limited.

Police say Jamil Davis punched at least three people in separate, unprovoked incidents; he was arrested on a MARTA train and released on a $3,000 cash bond.

MARTA’s Better Breeze goes live March 28 and old Breeze cards stop working May 2. Here’s what riders need to know about new cards, the app and a transfer window.

Authorities arrested a 58-year-old man after forensic testing linked him to the 2010 stabbing death of Sandra Robinson, a Douglas mother of four.

A man was shot near McNair Middle School in Decatur; the district says students and staff are safe and police are investigating. Officials say the injured person ran to campus to call 911.

The Georgia House voted down a GOP plan to phase out property taxes on primary homes, a defeat that leaves billions in local revenue and school budgets in question.