A late‑night break in a DeKalb trunk sewer released about 61,200 gallons into Shoal Creek; crews patched the line and officials are monitoring water quality.

A boil water advisory is in effect for parts of Ellijay after a ruptured main; residents should boil or use bottled water until tests clear the system.

DeKalb County murder suspect Dejuan Simmons, 22, was arrested during a Houston County traffic stop and is being held without bond.

DeKalb Public Health confirmed West Nile‑positive mosquito traps in Redan and Doraville. A survivor’s story and county guidance underscore prevention steps for residents.

Construction has begun on a $147 million, nearly 800‑bed student housing development at 850 West End Ave SW serving Morehouse and Spelman students. The project is slated to open in fall 2028.

A man was found dead on Bouldercrest Road in DeKalb County after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. Police are asking witnesses to come forward.

Jack's has filed bids to build a new restaurant at 5135 Campbellton Fairburn Rd in Union City; construction is in the early stages and no opening date is set.

A former Atlanta CPA was sentenced to four years for laundering $5.3 million stolen from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Authorities say bank tracing recovered roughly $4 million.

A parent grabbed a 3-year-old to safety at the Madison County Recreation Department in Danielsville after reports of an attempted abduction; deputies arrested a man and an investigation is underway.

An appeals court vacated part of a Henry County Schools ruling after finding AI‑generated fake citations in a proposed order, warning judges and lawyers to verify authorities.

Atlanta police say multiple people were shot near Joseph E. Lowery Blvd NW; authorities have not yet released victim details as detectives investigate.

Atlanta’s new Beltline Mortgage Assistance Program offers up to $30,000 for legacy residents and public servants — and $20,000 for other qualified buyers — to buy homes in targeted Beltline TAD areas.

Sterling Organization paid $93.2M for Merchants Walk in East Cobb and plans to lease up roughly 26,000 square feet at the Whole Foods‑anchored center. The deal was done through the firm’s $600M SVAP IV fund.