Atlanta police are searching for 54-year-old Laurence Jones after a reported August strangulation left a victim unconscious. Crime Stoppers is offering rewards for tips.

A Clayton County traffic stop exposed an international fugitive and led to a 33‑month federal sentence.

CBRE Global Investors received Crestmont Residences in a deed‑in‑lieu from TerraCap, transferring the 228‑unit Marietta complex amid maturing 2021–22 loans. The move highlights rising refinancing pressure on vintage multifamily deals.

A 26-year-old Acworth man was arrested after police say he used an elderly neighbor’s cars and debit cards and isolated him from family, authorities say.

Mississippi troopers say a commercial inspection on I‑22 turned up roughly 376 lb of meth, 82 lb of marijuana and 2 kg of cocaine; a McDonough driver was arrested.

Ché René Macarons will open a Studio House pop-up in June, serving Southern Peach Cobbler macarons and new World Cup–timed items.

Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura launches May 30 at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta. The mother‑daughter duo co-wrote the score for a musical inspired by Paraguay's Recycled Orchestra.

Invest Atlanta authorized $925,000 to upgrade Upper Alabama Street and Peachtree Fountains Plaza at Underground Atlanta ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026. Expect new seating, screens, food‑truck sites and small‑business microgrants.

No clear winner in Georgia's open 10th District after May 19 primaries; tens of thousands of ballots remain and a competitive GOP field could head to a runoff.

Five people were injured when a boat exploded in Land Shark Cove on Lake Lanier; investigators say a failed hull blower likely caused the blast. Victims were taken to a Gainesville hospital and are expected to recover.

A Gwinnett tattoo‑shop owner was arrested after police say he kidnapped, assaulted and tattooed an underage girl; neighbors say they are stunned by the allegations.

Warm and mostly sunny Tuesday; thunderstorm chances increase Thursday through the holiday weekend.

A 167‑unit senior‑living campus in Fayetteville sold for nearly $50M and will be rebranded Village Park Fayetteville under new ownership and operator.