Former Atlanta mayors have formed the Soul of Atlanta Coalition to defend the city’s minority contracting rules as federal orders and a DOT rule reshape DBE policy.

State and national 988 data show Georgia’s in‑state answer rate plunged after a vendor staffing change, routing more callers out of state and raising abandonment. Officials and advocates are pressing for fixes.

Georgia advanced a bill to let high school athletes earn NIL money with sunset clauses, banned industries and new oversight for minors.

Police cordoned off Memorial Bend Shopping Center Wednesday evening after a reported shooting; investigators and EMS were seen processing the parking lot.

A suspected Newnan Regions Bank robber was arrested after a high-speed chase ended in a crash in Gwinnett County and a K9-assisted capture.

Georgia's securities team has opened a borrower-level probe tied to the alleged $140M First Liberty fraud, naming Global Onboard Partners and Kirk Adams. Investigators say roughly 40 investors have been identified.

MEC discusses Birmingham Park's future and cleanup efforts encouraging community participation, with a meeting on February 11 and cleanup on February 28.

Dunwoody earns its 14th Tree City USA title, continuing its commitment to urban forestry and sustainability with a Georgia Arbor Day tree planting event.

A brief armed robbery at an Amoco on State Road 85 triggered a short chase that ended in Peachtree City; detectives credit surveillance footage and license‑plate readers.

Organizers say a favorable scientific review has moved the Okefenokee’s World Heritage bid forward. The World Heritage Committee is set to vote in Busan this July.

A CSX train hit a stationary car in DeKalb County, killing the male driver and critically injuring a female passenger. The collision occurred early Tuesday morning. Authorities are investigating.

Godfrey Wade, a Georgia Army veteran of more than 50 years, was deported to Jamaica after a routine traffic stop; family and lawmakers say his appeal was pending.

Crews have started reshaping College Square across from the UGA arch, with officials aiming to open the redesigned plaza in time for the Bulldogs’ Sept. 5 home opener.