Papa John’s will close about 300 North America restaurants by 2027, cut roughly 7% of corporate jobs and pare back menu items as part of a system reset.

DeKalb County Animal Services says the shelter is over capacity and 17 dogs face euthanasia if not adopted or fostered by 7 p.m. on Feb. 26. Staff and rescues are scrambling to place animals.

Lawmakers, descendants and leaders gathered at the Georgia State Capitol to announce plans for a permanent monument to the Original 33, authorized by HB 303.

Foo Hai, an offshoot of Atlanta's Urban Hai, will open this spring at the Aloft in Homewood. The menu has not yet been released.

A Miami-inspired open-air café called The Grotto is coming to Marietta Street with tacos, cocktails and a tropical patio, targeting a soft opening in about 60 days.

A University of Georgia instructor was removed from campus after a viral in‑class confrontation; UGA says the matter has been referred to law enforcement and an investigation is underway.

Rockefeller Group has christened its Midtown skyscraper Alina — a 60‑story, 357‑unit tower with resort-style amenities. Leasing is expected to begin in spring 2026.

A Jan. 30 jet fuel leak at Hartsfield‑Jackson forced Griffin to shut its Flint River intake; tests showed no fuel contamination but odor complaints continue.

Atlanta police released surveillance images after a last-Thursday robbery at a 76 on MLK Drive and are asking the public to help identify two men. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips that lead to an arrest.

A person was found dead after an early-morning house fire on Church Street in northwest Atlanta. Atlanta Fire Rescue and the Fulton County Medical Examiner are investigating.

A Coweta County grand jury added five felony counts in a widening fraud probe of Senoia contractor Nathan Gividen after dozens of complaints about unfinished work.

Katharine Kelley is now leading Buckhead’s CID as Lenox Road boardwalk work nears April completion and other multimillion‑dollar projects ramp up.

A man was shot early Tuesday in LaGrange's East Bacon Street area and taken to a trauma center as police investigate.