Summit Hill Elementary celebrated Kindness Week with various activities and a "Kindness Tunnel" event attended by students, local dignitaries, and the Summit Hill chorus, featuring hearty welcomes and gratitude.

The Atlanta Police Department arrested Joshua Johnson, a suspect in an armed robbery in Midtown, after Acworth Police detained him. The investigation is ongoing.

Keleeyus Maquareus Long was arrested in Norcross on violent crime charges, including home invasion and child cruelty, by Gwinnett deputies and US Marshals.

A Metro Atlanta mother is lobbying for a statewide registry and training standards for court-appointed child advocates amid concerns about oversight.

A Marietta Facebook Marketplace meet‑up over luxury sneakers turned violent when the buyer was dragged by a car. Police say the dispute over Louis Vuitton shoes left a seller injured and a suspect jailed.

The article details a week of changeable weather for Atlanta, with frequent showers and mild temperatures, as forecasted by the National Weather Service.

Sheriff met with Gwinnett educators over ICE issues; they discussed the impact of ICE on student attendance and community trust, aiming for ongoing dialogue.

Marietta faces a cyberattack on its third-party payment processor, BridgePay, affecting business license payments since February 6. Officials are working on alternative solutions; in-person options remain available.

An 18-wheeler and sedan crash on I-285 south in DeKalb County caused a complete road closure for cleanup and emergency response, with lanes later reopened.

A Flock Safety camera helped Acworth detectives track a Hyundai to a Cherokee County hotel, where officers arrested a 19-year-old wanted in an Atlanta armed robbery.

A Gainesville man was arrested after police say he rammed his wife's truck at a Baldwin gas station and then smashed windows with a hammer; no one was hurt. He was booked into the Habersham County Detention Center.

Police are investigating a critical shooting on Cascade Avenue in Atlanta, with no suspects identified yet. The victim was hospitalized in critical condition.

Redfin data show nearly 69% of metro Atlanta homes closed below original asking prices in 2025, with average local discounts near 7.3%.