Travelers won approval to lower private-passenger auto rates in Georgia by 10.1%, an OCI-approved move estimated to save drivers about $40 million statewide. Regulators point to recent reforms as part of the trend.

A 16-year-old was arrested Wednesday in the 2025 shooting death of 14-year-old Demarrion Carter, ending a year-long investigation by LaGrange police.

Connor Tomlinson urged Georgia lawmakers to back SB 433 — Rio's Law — to create an autism specialty plate and add officer training to reduce risky traffic‑stop misunderstandings. The measure now awaits Gov. Brian Kemp's action.

A Newnan man was arrested after deputies say he followed four teenage girls several miles to a Troup County home and was injured in a confrontation with homeowners.

Atlanta’s Raksha lost federal grants after a DOJ reprioritization, squeezing funding for housing, rides and outreach for South Asian survivors. The nonprofit has appealed and is leaning on community support while legal fights play out.

The BBB warns metro Atlanta renters after scam accounts on TikTok and fake rental‑assistance forms duped applicants out of upfront fees. Verify listings and report fraud.

Reports say the Falcons are open to offers for franchise‑tagged tight end Kyle Pitts as the 2026 NFL Draft opens, a move tied to Atlanta's search for draft capital. The decision would reshape the offense and the club's draft plans.

Gwinnett County approved an ordinance requiring annual licenses, safety inspections and 24/7 local agents for short‑term rentals in unincorporated areas. The board adopted the measure April 14 and the county has issued an RFP to run the licensing program.

Sierra will open a new store at Marketplace at Mill Creek on April 25, bringing discounted outdoor gear, new jobs and a $10,000 donation to Buford.

Change Agent Adventure opens this Saturday at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, completing the museum’s $58M expansion with hands‑on exhibits for kids.

An Atlanta mother and son appeared in court after prosecutors say the teen shot and killed Outkast rapper Big Boi’s uncle last June.

A federal jury found Alfredo Capote guilty of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a Gwinnett County woman in a 2016 abduction; sentencing is set for July 22, 2026.

A DeKalb County judge sentenced Kevin Grier to life without parole for the 2022 Flat Shoals Road vigil shooting that killed 17-year-old Ian Hagerty and injured two youths.