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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A rifle-carrying gunman fired five shots into a Smyrna apartment door and escaped before police arrived. Investigators say he may still be nearby.
DeKalb County’s $21 million real-time crime center links cameras, drones, license-plate readers and 911 data. Its expanding surveillance footprint is raising fresh questions about oversight.
Community & Society in ...
More than 740 people gathered at Piedmont Park for Atlanta’s Magnolia Run, the Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia’s biggest fundraiser.
Arts & Culture in ...
Atlanta’s Lavender Fest returns for a third season with nine queer productions, a sharper activist edge and more money promised to artists.
Weather & Environment in ...
McCaysville is under a state of emergency after flooding damaged downtown, disrupted water service and closed a major road.
Atlanta starts Sunday cloudy and muggy, with an 88°F high and afternoon thunderstorms possible. A wetter pattern takes over by Tuesday.
Atlanta faces a stormy Saturday with heavy rain, lightning and possible flooding before hotter, storm-prone weather returns next week.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Atlanta lenders originated $24.4 billion in 2025 home-purchase loans, but the ranking's fine print reveals a tougher market for buyers.
Food & Drinks in ...
Nobi Cha is bringing Thai tea, brown sugar milk and more than 80 bubble tea drinks to metro Atlanta, with shops in Buckhead and Kennesaw.
A southwest Atlanta alley is buried under tires, furniture, food waste and household trash. Residents say the dumping is hurting the neighborhood and making businesses think twice about setting up nearby.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
A new CDC report finds 62.6% of U.S. youth consumed caffeine on a given day, often from foods parents may overlook.
The DOJ promised a record Southeast fraud push as new Georgia and Florida cases showed the crackdown’s reach.
Politics & Govt in ...
Forsyth County is eyeing a 0.064-mill cut to its operating rate, with a public hearing next week and a projected $16.64 break on a $650,000 home.
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