Two Fulton County early‑voting branches were closed for repairs days before advance voting ends, but the county lists dozens of alternate sites and hours. Check the county page for the nearest option.

Georgia’s state Senate has subpoenaed Stacey Abrams and former New Georgia Project leaders to appear Friday as part of a probe tied to the group’s 2018 activity. The action follows a $300,000 ethics consent order earlier this year.

A Lyft driver says passengers told her they'd just shot a man on Sawtell Avenue SE; Atlanta police say the investigation is active and are asking for tips.

An Alpharetta woman was bitten on a doormat by a copperhead, treated with antivenom and released after two nights in hospital. Officials warn copperheads are common in suburban yards this season.

Local and national data show AI skills appearing in more job ads; Atlanta programs and bootcamps are racing to upskill workers. Experts say clarity and training will matter most.

A 24-year University of Georgia analysis links higher long-term BMI with faster declines in memory and thinking — with the strongest association about eight years later.

A 34-year-old woman was killed Sunday at a Chateau Terrace apartment in Athens; police say a 52-year-old man was arrested on felony murder and weapons charges.

A 68-year-old man was arrested after police say he stabbed a neighbor in the head on Bonaventure Avenue NE. The victim was taken to a hospital and is in stable condition.

A gun sale in southwest Atlanta turned violent Saturday; one person was shot and taken to Grady Memorial Hospital while police search for two possible suspects.

Bobby Cox, the Hall of Fame manager who led the Atlanta Braves to the 1995 World Series and 14 straight division titles, has died at 84. The team announced his passing Saturday.

Paulding County's DA says social-media reports that a 2023 homicide defendant was freed are inaccurate. Records show he remains in custody and faces deportation.

City planning records show an SAP to convert a Blandtown warehouse into a 400K‑square‑foot data center was approved — and neighbors say the site should be homes and shops, not servers. The approval comes after a 2024 council ban on new data centers near the Beltline that left developers and residents sparring over grandfathered permits.

A DeKalb woman says an 18‑wheeler pinned and dragged her car along I‑285 before leaving the scene. DeKalb police and traffic specialists are asking witnesses to come forward.