A Flood Watch runs Wednesday evening through Thursday morning with heavy storms likely in Atlanta. Expect heavy rain, gusts to 25 mph and spotty urban flooding.

A DeKalb Superior Court judge has blocked two State Election Board rules — a win for county elections staff that limits the board’s reach over local administration. The order invalidates poll‑watcher and daily‑reporting mandates and follows years of legal fights.

Two people were wounded in a late-night shooting near Peters and Walker in Castleberry Hill. Police say the investigation is ongoing and few details have been released.

An 86-year-old Cleveland resident, Fiorella Weaver, died after her SUV left Level Grove Road in Cornelia and struck a tree, the state patrol said. The crash is under investigation.

A 19-story Buckhead office tower at 3399 Peachtree has been listed for sale; its upper floors are largely vacant and rooftop signage rights are being marketed.

A state training council met Tuesday to review allegations that Douglas County deputy coroners handled death investigations and paperwork without proper oaths or bonds.

Federal prosecutors say two Gwinnett County men ran a $522M scheme selling medically unnecessary genetic tests and have been sentenced to prison.

Cobb County has issued a boil water advisory for a small pocket of Acworth after a pressure test found a partly open valve. Officials say use boiled or bottled water until tests clear the system.

Decatur officials are proposing a residential parking permit program to give neighbors priority and cut spillover. The City Commission will consider the draft on May 4.

Fire and police surrounded The Peninsula at Buckhead Monday evening; neighbors reported smoke and crews working on the roof.

Hall County deputies say a 23‑year‑old woman is jailed after her 20‑month‑old son was treated for six fractures; she now faces 12 felony counts.

A juvenile was arrested and hit with 39 felony counts after a rash of vehicle break‑ins near Dorsett Shoals and Mason Creek roads. Detectives recovered stolen items and clothing believed linked to the crimes.

A child was rescued during a SWAT response in Young Harris; deputies urged residents to avoid Ashland Cove while the scene remained active.