Governor Brian Kemp signed legislation enabling a referendum for creating the city of Mulberry in Gwinnett County, with no city property taxes and an expected $9 million revenue from other taxes. The vote will take place this fall.

An Atlanta sergeant shot a man, Antonio Carter, suspected of a car break-in. Carter, struck in the face, is recovering. GBI is investigating this seventh officer-involved shooting in 2024.

Georgia's Senate passed Senate Resolution 543, led by Majority Leader Steve Gooch, to strengthen border security and combat illegal immigration and smuggling.

Atlanta Councilman Antonio Lewis was cited for marijuana possession during a traffic stop but was not jailed, reflecting the city's decriminalization policy.

The Georgia State Senate passed a bill to provide a property tax exemption for Atlanta seniors with incomes under $100k to help them stay in their homes.

The Oglethorpe County Sheriff's Office seized drugs, firearms, and cash, making three arrests in a major drug bust linked to a decrease in local overdoses and deaths.

Walton County Fire Rescue Station 7 is opening in Good Hope, enhancing local emergency response after a ribbon-cutting on Friday at 11 a.m. The public is invited to attend.

A Douglasville police officer is in critical condition after their car hit a power pole in Carroll County. The crash is under investigation, and the officer is now hospitalized at Grady Memorial.

Two Burger King disputes in Atlanta led to gunfire: one over service speed and extra cheese, with shots fired into a restaurant, no injuries; and a second where a 16-year-old employee allegedly shot a customer, with both facing charges.

Police seek a suspect after a man was fatally shot at a Lithonia Zaxby's; the public is warned not to approach the armed and dangerous individual and to contact authorities with information.

Dalanna Bailey was convicted of murder and other charges for a 2020 shooting in Covington, killing a woman and injuring a man while holding her infant.

Atlanta's weather forecast includes clear skies and potential showers, with temperatures ranging from highs in the mid-50s to 60s and lows from mid-30s to 40s, and windy conditions decreasing throughout the week.

The SweetWater 420 Fest is scheduled for April 20-21 at Atlanta's Pullman Yards, featuring Beck and Slightly Stoopid, alongside other acts. Tickets are on sale, with GA and VIP options available.