An Athens-Clarke County officer shot and killed a man who police say fired at officers on Hull Road early May 12. The GBI is leading the criminal investigation.

Police locked down Forsyth and Brotherton early Tuesday after a shooting near the Garnett MARTA and Greyhound terminals. Investigators found at least one person shot and are working the scene.

Two people were shot in a Marietta parking lot; two teens were arrested and are being held on multiple felony counts. Police recovered firearms and say the probe is ongoing.

Partly cloudy and breezy Tuesday in Atlanta with highs near 76°F. Dry and warming through the weekend.

Butts County School System confirmed Monday that a student at Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary died over the weekend. Counselors and support staff will be available while officials withhold identifying details.

The $212M East Tower at Piedmont Henry opens May 13, adding 96 beds and new operating rooms to boost capacity to 355 beds.

Clear, warm Monday with gusty northwest winds and low rain chances. Cooler, drier air arrives overnight into midweek.

Cape Verde qualified for its first World Cup after a 3–0 qualifier and will open against Spain in Atlanta on June 15; officials say the federation expects roughly $10.5M.

Patchy dense fog is trimming visibility across parts of Atlanta this morning. Skies should clear by late morning with highs near 83°F.

A judge granted bond to Durante Rowe‑Tolliver after nearly six months in custody; he posted $190,000 and is confined to house arrest and electronic monitoring as the case continues.

Jacki Labat says someone used her name to get out of an Atlanta traffic stop and has asked officials to preserve records while the matter is reviewed.

Morning showers and a few thunderstorms are possible Saturday morning in Atlanta; skies should clear by afternoon and Sunday warms into the low 80s.

Migration Coffee Co., a Newnan mobile trailer, is opening a roastery and cafe inside Sewell Market in Bremen. The shop is expected to open in late spring 2026.