Cobb County introduces a pretrial diversion program for young adults charged with non-violent misdemeanors, focusing on redirecting them towards positive paths.

Family and friends remembered Bryce Brooks in Atlanta, honoring the 16-year-old who died trying to save children from a rip current in Florida. His parents created a foundation in his memory to provide swim lessons and CPR training.

Jim Beard, Atlanta's former finance chief, may plead guilty at a hearing related to corruption charges including wire fraud and theft, with implications for city governance.

Georgia activist Davante Jennings has re-engaged in politics with a focus on enrolling infrequent voters, working with the New Georgia Project to increase voter turnout in disenfranchised communities.

Fayetteville is set to host Georgia Cities Week activities, including a City Hall Open House and Shred & Recycle Day, featuring recycling options with certain limitations detailed on the city's event page.

Inmate Leonard Fortner was fatally stabbed at Fulton County Jail; Edward Cherry faces murder charges, with the incident highlighting the jail's troubling conditions.

A Mercer University student was arrested for misdemeanor battery after an altercation with Atlas Society CEO Jennifer Grossman during a speech on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Two women were arrested after a carjacking led to a high-speed chase and crash in DeKalb County, involving gunfire and a police car ramming. No serious injuries were reported.

Delta Air Lines made Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for the fifth consecutive year, recognized for its employee-centric benefits and positive workplace culture.

Atlanta is set to experience a stretch of sunny weather with comfortable temperatures, with a minor chance of rain early next week, according to the National Weather Service.

Inmate Leonard Fortner was fatally stabbed by fellow inmate Edward Cherry in Fulton County Jail. This marks the jail's second inmate death in the year. An investigation is underway.

A Coweta County church minister is arrested on child pornography charges; he was previously a family minister. In a separate incident, Brookhaven police arrest a man after a SWAT standoff for assaulting his sister and threatening officers.

The reopening of Atlanta's Cheshire Bridge Road has been delayed until mid-May, causing frustration among residents and financial losses for businesses.