A water main break and pavement collapse closed Buford Highway at Sugarloaf Parkway in Gwinnett County, snarling the morning commute and forcing detours.

A 5-year-old in Franklin County was seriously injured when a UTV driven by her 7-year-old brother flipped in a pasture Monday evening.

A Gwinnett County man was arrested after police say he pushed his elderly mother, pulled hair and fought officers; he now faces multiple charges.

Morris Brown’s first post‑accreditation cohort — the “Restoration Class” — will graduate this spring, a milestone in the HBCU’s multi‑year comeback. The group includes an Ivy‑bound senior.

A Canon man surrendered after a five‑hour SWAT standoff on Burroughs Road; investigators say he faces aggravated assault charges and more counts are expected.

SweetWater 420 Fest returns to Atlanta this Friday–Saturday at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park with Umphrey’s McGee, Thievery Corporation and Chromeo headlining.

Taste of Atlanta turns 25 with an all‑inclusive tasting at The Works this Thursday, reuniting chefs and spotlighting local restaurants.

Forsyth County neighbors say pit bulls owned by Commissioner Kerry Hill mauled pets, were seized and later returned — and Hill voted on an animal-control change days after the incident.

Sunny and warm Sunday in Atlanta with highs near 85°F and elevated fire danger across the metro.

A deep-seated blaze at the Gwinnett Transfer Station near Lawrenceville sent one worker to the hospital and kept dozens of firefighters on scene.

Two Atlanta-area owners say Mercedes SUVs suddenly ignited; the automaker inspected vehicles and says it found no defect amid multiple owner reports. NHTSA and safety advocates urge owners to report problems.

Proxy filings show wide CEO-to-median pay gaps in Atlanta, with Coca‑Cola’s 2025 proxy estimating a 1,739:1 ratio. The disclosures add new scrutiny ahead of annual meetings.

An elevated, boardwalk‑heavy stretch of the Silver Comet Connector is rising beside The Works in Underwood Hills; PATH and city updates say work runs into late 2027.