The state budget includes $3 million to renovate the Dallas Public Library, matching local funds as Paulding County lines up grant paperwork and plans.

A woman was shot by Rockdale deputies after she allegedly charged them with a knife on Sugar Creek Lane. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has taken over the probe.

A Hogansville man was arrested April 10 and booked on two counts of rape after investigators say a probe into the reported rape of a 10-year-old widened when a second victim came forward.

Hot, dry and windy Saturday pushes Atlanta toward near‑record highs and elevated fire danger.

Pollo Primo filed neighborhood planning paperwork for a 3,060‑sq‑ft, 50‑seat space at 863 Ponce De Leon, signaling an expansion from its East Atlanta home.

COFE Properties bought a seven‑building small‑bay portfolio in northeast Atlanta and plans targeted upgrades to modernize tenant spaces and capture rent upside.

APS has converted a closed elementary into a Student & Family Support Hub with a free Goodr grocery and department-style store for families; seven more hubs are planned.

A bus at Hartsfield‑Jackson struck an overhead clearance bar, sending a metal pole through the windshield; local officials say no injuries were reported.

A woman was found dead along MARTA tracks in Southwest Atlanta; surveillance shows she entered the tracks after midnight and MARTA is investigating.

A fire broke out at a Cobb County apartment complex on April 16, 2026; early reports were limited as crews worked the scene.

Police released surveillance after three burglaries at the National Action Network’s West End office; Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for tips.

Atlanta opened ATL Culture House on Wednesday — a downtown cultural hub running June 14–July 14 to showcase local artists and programming during FIFA World Cup 2026.

A four-chef team is turning the former Rising Son spot into Last Dance, a farm-forward restaurant in Avondale Estates with a planned May opening and a weekend brunch featuring house bagels.