Atlanta police responded to a shooting at a BP on Lee Street SW Wednesday; the victim was reported alert and breathing as detectives processed the scene. Investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.

GBI agents arrested three people in Covington after a multi‑state investigation; one man faces a sex‑trafficking charge while two women were booked on drug counts.

Nando's PERi-Peri will open its first in‑town Atlanta location at Krog Street Market on Tuesday, taking over the former Bar Mercado stall and bringing flame‑grilled chicken to the BeltLine.

Two men who said they were security guards entered northwest Atlanta apartments on May 1 and stole cash, clothing and a firearm. Police are urging anyone with tips to come forward.

No candidate cleared 50% in Georgia's Republican lieutenant governor primary; John F. Kennedy and Greg Dolezal will meet in a June 16 runoff.

FEMA approved more than $60 million for recovery and mitigation across multiple Southeastern states, funding debris removal, drainage upgrades and buyouts. Awards will roll out as eligibility is confirmed.

Georgia Medicaid began reimbursing telehealth lactation visits on April 1, 2026, expanding breastfeeding support for Medicaid-covered parents, especially in rural counties.

Heavy storms and a Flood Watch are in effect Tuesday for Atlanta. Expect soggy commutes and localized flash flooding.

The National Weather Service warns Big Creek could crest near 9.5 feet, threatening the Big Creek Greenway, Rock Mill Park and a YMCA campground across parts of Fulton and Forsyth counties.

A Flood Watch is in effect for Atlanta on Monday, May 25. Expect heavy afternoon storms and localized flash flooding in low‑lying spots.

A four-day festival at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds packed the grounds with 80+ food vendors, K‑pop, cosplay and family attractions over Memorial Day weekend.

Cloudy and muggy Sunday morning. Heavy afternoon storms and spot flooding possible through Memorial Day.

A Douglas County deputy was clocked at 172 mph as Memorial Day travel began. The sheriff's office posted a blunt warning urging drivers to slow down and buckle up.