A heavy police presence descended on Jerome Road early Tuesday after neighbors reported gunfire.

26th Street Partners paid $17.3M for two Virginia‑Highland retail strips, folding the Highland Avenue Market and the VA‑HI corner into its portfolio. Neighbors and tenants are watching for changes.

A Sumter County detention officer was arrested after a jail search turned up cellphones, cigarettes and handmade weapons. The sheriff says the investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected.

Decatur's City Commission will present the FY 2026‑27 budget Monday and consider a tentative millage rate; public hearings are scheduled in June. Key capital items are also on the agenda.

A Sunday night fire at the Perimeter 5550 complex in Sandy Springs displaced about 15 units; no injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

Beyond Juicery + Eatery held a grand opening in East Cobb on Saturday, offering free smoothies, tumblers and prize giveaways. The new Marietta location opened at Providence Square.

Stix & Savor Asian Cuisine is slated to take the long-vacant 8,800-square-foot building at 3102 Piedmont Road in Buckhead. The project is led by local operator Javarius Gay, who runs several Midtown spots.

A host‑led card‑game lounge has arrived on North Point Parkway: Showdown Social pairs Game Hosts with a full menu and late‑night hours for groups.

A Clark Atlanta study finds unstable schedules, low pay and rising interest in unionizing among Waffle House and other Southern service workers.

An attempted smash-and-grab at Art Jewelers in Woodstock ended in a vehicle chase and the arrest of a suspect, police say.

An Atlanta federal judge denied interim relief to hundreds of applicants caught in the administration’s pause on immigration cases. The court will revisit the hold in 60 days.

Clear, cool morning in Atlanta with a high near 79°F. Weekend warms into the mid‑80s; low humidity could elevate fire‑danger in parts of north Georgia.

A Marietta man is jailed after allegedly stalking family members and circling their home with a machete, court paperwork says.