A federal judge denied a request to halt the construction of Atlanta's Public Safety Training Center, despite environmental concerns raised by the South River Watershed Alliance.

IKEA plans to open a new pick-up only location in Atlanta as part of its U.S. expansion, including smaller concept stores in Austin and Los Angeles. The company continues to focus on sustainability and affordability, with U.S. sales up 6.6%.

A hearing for alleged misconduct by Fulton County DA Fani Willis is set for February 15 after accusations surfaced regarding her relationship with a special prosecutor she appointed.

Atlanta is transforming its downtown skyscraper, 2 Peachtree Street, into affordable housing and mixed-use space, a project led by Two Peachtree Partners, LLC and supported by city officials and Invest Atlanta.

A Georgia drug dealer, Lyedrekus Bailey, was sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for distributing fentanyl and heroin, following his arrest during an undercover operation.

Spelman College receives a record $100 million donation, the largest in its history and for any HBCU, to fund scholarships and reinforce academic and housing programs.

The Lee family in Georgia pleads not guilty to murder and false imprisonment charges related to Seehee Cho's death, with ties to the Soldiers of Christ group.

The Atlanta City Council is debating a ban on right turns at red lights in Downtown, Midtown, and Castleberry Hill, citing pedestrian safety concerns.

The trial of rapper Young Thug was halted after co-defendant Shannon Stillwell was stabbed in jail; he's now stable. Young Thug faces RICO charges, among others.

A man was fatally shot on James P Brawley Dr. in Atlanta, and despite emergency services' efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Atlanta Police Homicide Unit is investigating.

Three South Georgian repeat offenders received significant prison sentences for firearm offenses due to Project Safe Neighborhoods Task Force efforts.

An attempted robbery at an Atlanta convenience store was thwarted by an employee who disarmed the suspect during a struggle, leading the suspect to flee the scene. No injuries were reported.

Atlanta's LGBTQ+ community prepares for the anticipated Pride Festival on October 12-13 at Piedmont Park, marking its 55th anniversary with over 300,000 participants.