Milton's City Council discusses new park design emphasizing sports fields, other amenities possibly delayed due to budget, receives a clean fiscal report, and considers code revisions to enhance the Deerfield area.

The Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra invites students to audition for their 20th season, with opportunities for scholarships and a celebration of GYSO's and the Georgia Symphony Orchestra's anniversaries.

Atlanta hosted "Atlanta Streets Alive," an event that closed Peachtree Street to vehicles, promoting sustainable transport and offering activities like an E-Bike Expo and dog enrichment stations.

A former EMS driver, Bruce Andre Hines, was convicted of raping a 51-year-old woman while on duty and faces 25 years in prison plus lifelong probation.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signs new laws to enhance workforce development, including programs for dual enrollment, apprenticeships, and adult education.

A woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in Atlanta; the APD is investigating the incident where the pedestrian was in the roadway, and no charges have been filed.

The Senoia Police are seeking tips about a hit-and-run that damaged a car during the "Alive After Five" event, asking the public to contact Sgt. Chris Black with information.

A person was shot in the shoulder at a Checkers parking lot in northwest Atlanta and is recovering at Grady Memorial Hospital. The shooter's identity is unknown.

A rogue farm animal eludes Gwinnett County authorities as police warn residents not to approach it and to instead contact animal control for assistance. The animal, dubbed the "hooved Houdini," continues to evade capture.

The Piedmont Park Conservancy in Atlanta unveiled a comprehensive plan for the park's first major overhaul in 25 years, with new trails, sports facilities, and a tree care initiative, set to start this year.

A portion of Capitol Avenue SW in Atlanta will be closed for construction from April 27 at midnight until May 6 at 11:50 p.m., with detours and traffic enforcement in place.

Shelley Hermann was appointed as Deputy Warden of Administration at Pulaski State Prison, effective April 16, 2025, by the Georgia Department of Corrections.

A man was hit by a car following a bar confrontation at The Bird in Dunwoody; no evidence of a shooting was found. The victim is in critical condition; the suspect fled the scene.