Wellstar is eliminating 761 administrative roles across Georgia while it opens new hospitals and finalizes acquisitions, the Atlanta Business Chronicle reports. The system says the cuts are meant to cut costs and streamline operations.

Newton County Schools detected unauthorized network activity and took systems offline; the FBI is assisting while middle‑school open houses proceed with paper processes. District officials say they will share more details as they become available.

A stolen card trail and a long warrant list ended in a K9-assisted arrest. Gwinnett County’s recent fraud cases show why these investigations move fast.

Cartersville police and the GBI renewed a tip appeal in the unsolved 2000 killing of Patricia Ann Hanlon. Officials say even small details could help move the case forward.

Mesirow paid $132 million for Sixty 11th in Midtown, about $412,500 per unit. The 320‑unit tower is one of this year’s highest per‑unit trades in Atlanta.

Connected Georgia and America Connects launched a state website and a high‑reach YouTube ad as communities and regulators clash over the data center boom.

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.