A final hearing was held regarding a rail line proposal by Sandersville Railroad which may use eminent domain in a historic Black community in Georgia.

An Athens man, Lance Allen Meyer, was arrested in Gwinnett County for meth trafficking after a K9 police dog detected the drugs during a traffic stop.

Cobb County files motions to intervene and reconsider rulings mandating new elections for two commission districts following a judge's decision, stressing importance of correct legal process and minimizing disruption.

Georgia's State Election Board approved a rule possibly allowing local boards to delay election certification, raising concerns over election integrity.

Michael Reese's exhibition at the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center celebrates the history of African-American aviators through lightboxes and QR codes.

Dunwoody is updating its Comprehensive Plan through the "Direction Dunwoody" initiative, seeking extensive public input on development, transportation, and housing for the city's future to 2045.

Atlanta is experiencing a week of clear skies and high temperatures in the mid-90s, with evenings in the mid-70s and minimal chances of rain, per the National Weather Service.

A routine traffic stop in Gwinnett County led to a drug bust when a K9 unit detected narcotics, resulting in Lance Allen Meyer's arrest for methamphetamine trafficking.

Jonnetta Patton, Usher's mother, has opened J's SmokeHouse, a food trailer in Atlanta offering traditional BBQ and vegan options, building on her previous culinary initiatives.

A man was shot in the ankle on Boulevard NE, Atlanta, and hospitalized. The incident involved several suspects and occurred at 11pm. The Atlanta Police Department is investigating and seeking information.

An overturned tractor-trailer carrying explosives led to an extended shutdown of I-85 in Jackson County, causing traffic disruptions before reopening later.

Georgia's Governor Kemp activates the SOC and coordinates state agencies in preparation for Tropical Storm Debby, which poses flooding risks and could cause power outages as it moves across the state.

Elleven45 Lounge, a former popular nightclub in Buckhead, has been shut down by court order after a Mother’s Day shooting left two dead and several injured. The venue, now seen as a public nuisance, was denied the chance to reopen as a restaurant.