Coca‑Cola will be the default beverage at Marriott properties worldwide, replacing Pepsi after decades and shifting what guests find on tap.

A federal jury convicted former USP‑Atlanta plumbing supervisor Patrick Shackelford of taking bribes and helping inmates smuggle drugs and phones into the prison. Sentencing is set for July 20, 2026.

Jordan Norville, 40, died in a side-by-side crash Friday night near Stallings and Ellis Church roads in Jones County. A woman was treated for shoulder injuries and investigators are handling the scene.

An 18-year-old man was shot late Saturday on Magnolia Street NW and taken to the hospital. Investigators are processing the scene and asking witnesses to come forward.

A road-rage shooting on Highway 29 left one person wounded; deputies say the GBI is assisting and investigators are seeking tips.

A New York Times poll shows Rep. David Scott nearly tied with Jasmine Clark in a crowded Democratic primary for Georgia’s 13th, with the May 19 primary looming. The outcome could hinge on undecided voters and turnout.

A botched, high-tech attempt to steal luxury cars from a Marietta dealership left several vehicles damaged and two men facing felony investigations.

Warm and muggy Saturday gives way to a cold front late tonight. Expect scattered afternoon storms and a stronger line of storms overnight with gusty winds.

A Grovetown domestic dispute on Wednesday left a mother dead and her estranged husband dead by suicide, putting their three children into county care. Investigators and child‑welfare workers are on the scene.

A West Cobb SWAT standoff was resolved Thursday after Cobb County’s PATH mental‑health team intervened; a 17‑year‑old is now receiving treatment.

Pie Bar is opening a Westside Market cafe in West Midtown with slices, whole pies, take‑and‑bake savories and espresso. The shop is targeting a May debut and will offer order‑ahead pickup.

Marketing materials show a 560,000‑square‑foot two‑building concept at 3354 Peachtree in Buckhead, but Cousins says plans remain conceptual and permits show no imminent ground break.

A man was shot at a northwest Atlanta convenience store and drove to a fire station on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway for help; police are investigating.