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.

UGA will name its new School of Nursing the Victoria Kay Ivester School of Nursing after a $20.5M endowment from Doug Ivester and the Ivester Foundation.

Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed from Monday’s game after being hit twice by pitches; X‑rays returned negative and the Braves list him day‑to‑day. The team will monitor him over the next 48 hours.

Fulton County's elections board accepted a May 1, 2025 lease and cleared Tiffany Henyard to remain on the May 19 ballot amid questions about her move from Illinois. The decision lets voters — not the board — decide her fate in District 5.

Chef Aaron Phillips has parted ways with Atlanta’s one‑Michelin‑starred Lazy Betty; the restaurant now lists Austin Goetzman as executive chef.

Jonesboro raised the starting pay for new sworn officers to $60,000 and approved across‑the‑board raises to address recruitment and pay compression. City documents show funding options.

A man was shot and later died early Sunday outside a Family Dollar on North Broad Street in Rome. Police recovered evidence at the scene and are asking witnesses to come forward.