A 33-year-old man was shot in Southwest Atlanta; he was found alert and conscious. The shooting may have occurred elsewhere. Police are investigating and seeking information.

Clayton County's Parks & Recreation Fishing Derby postponed due to inclement weather; rescheduled for June 14, 2025.

GBI arrests former Troup County employee Wesleigh Gaddy for alleged theft through misuse of the payroll system.

Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp signs relief legislation for agricultural and forestry sectors affected by Hurricane Helene, providing tax exemptions and support for rebuilding efforts.

Bolton Road NW in Atlanta will be closed for utility upgrades during weekdays from May 9 to 23, affecting traffic between Hollywood and Marietta Roads. Detours and officers will assist commuters.

Joshua Aaron Basham, a gang member, was convicted by a Catoosa County jury for a 2021 road rage shooting after a four-day trial. Despite claiming self-defense, he was found guilty of aggravated assault and firearm possession during a felony.

Pepsi initiates a taste test challenge in Atlanta, offering blind tests of Pepsi Zero Sugar against Coke Zero Sugar, with free Pepsi for participants.

Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport announces a $300 million upgrade to its Plane Train system, including new energy-efficient train cars and infrastructure enhancements.

DeKalb County Police seek public help to identify a person of interest in a fatal November shooting, releasing images related to Antonio Adler's death.

The City Council of Milton approved the Arnold Mill Small Area Plan with a hamlet overlay, deferred a decision on a Use Permit for the Pardue Family Foundation Center, and made several community-related proclamations and approvals.

The Clayton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2025. It offers both in-person and virtual attendance options to discuss local recreational facilities.

LaTrese Schofield is the new Deputy Warden of Care and Treatment at the Metro Reentry Facility, with a focus on inmate services including education and mental health.

Atlanta police responded to a shooting on Fairburn Road SW, finding a 17-year-old boy shot in the chest. He was hospitalized as detectives investigate the incident.