Decatur is recruiting 350 volunteers for WatchFest '26, a 34‑day World Cup celebration on the Square this summer. Registration opens Feb. 24 and organizers say training will be provided.

Addison Elementary principal Jill Spiva resigned after a January DUI arrest. Cobb County Schools named Brett Ward interim while the district reviews the matter.

Oakland Exchange will convert two century‑old Cut Rate Box warehouses into 126 lofts, creative commercial space and below‑market retail — with a large affordability pledge. The BeltLine and Urban Realty Partners say construction is underway.

A tree toppled onto a northwest Atlanta home Sunday morning while an infant was inside; the child was alert and taken for evaluation and no injuries were reported.

Saint‑Gobain’s CertainTeed plant in Peachtree City completed a multiyear expansion that doubled shingle output and aims to supply thousands of homes across the Southeast.

Moxie Burger’s Shallowford Road spot scored 51/100 after inspectors found cross‑contamination and cold‑holding failures. A follow‑up inspection has been ordered.

A 15-year-old girl was shot in LaGrange while waiting in a car and was airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital. LaGrange police say an unknown man fired toward the vehicle; detectives are asking for tips.

A person was killed Thursday night after being hit by a tractor‑trailer while crossing I‑75 near Canton Highway in Bartow County. Troopers closed northbound lanes for hours during the investigation.

Monroe police arrested a second suspect in the Jan. 25 shooting that killed 22-year-old Teonia Stokes, a pregnant KSU student teacher. Authorities say the man was booked on murder and feticide charges.

Four people were arrested after New Years Day gunfire erupted outside a Covington Circle K; a fifth person is wanted and the probe is ongoing.

Kennesaw and Smith-Gilbert Gardens present Art Blooms 2026, featuring outdoor art experiences themed around resilience, including a citywide scavenger hunt and festival.

The Georgia Symphony Orchestra is planning a diverse lineup of performances for its 75th anniversary in 2026, including jazz, movie scores, and sensory-friendly concerts.

Board Game Marietta event returns on March 28th at Custer Park Sports & Fitness Center, offering a variety of games for all ages, with a $3 attendance fee.