A long‑dormant 74‑acre Westside parcel is moving into construction: phase one adds 151 apartments toward a 2,000‑home plan that includes deep affordability.

World Athletics allowed three front-runners misdirected in Atlanta to join Team USA in Copenhagen as non-scoring entries while USATF finalizes scoring picks in May.

The Shops at Alstead, a newly built Roswell strip center, sold for just over $7 million; tenants include Layne’s Chicken Fingers and The Human Bean.

Patchy fog this morning clears by 10 a.m.; highs near 84°F with scattered afternoon storms possible.

Buckhead’s Aria and West Midtown’s Mujō landed 2026 James Beard Award nominations, boosting Atlanta’s national culinary profile. Winners will be announced June 15 in Chicago.

A speeding stop on GA‑400 near Encore Parkway uncovered drugs, a firearm and outstanding felony warrants. Police say the driver now faces trafficking and weapons charges.

Skol Brewing is expanding downtown with Valhalla Gaming Lounge — a 30,000-square-foot "eatertainment" space at 200 Peachtree set to open ahead of the World Cup.

A verbal dispute after a crash turned violent when two men opened fire on each other in Atlanta. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

Four juveniles were arrested after they opened fire on an occupied McDonough apartment building, prompting a SWAT standoff. Authorities charged the group with aggravated assault.

A raccoon and a dog near Elmwood Court in Douglasville tested positive for rabies. County officials urge residents to avoid wildlife and keep pets vaccinated.

Tyson Foods announced Monday it will close its Darlington Drive facility in Rome, Ga., calling the single‑customer site "no longer viable." Local partners are lining up job resources for affected workers.

Former instructors and records say ICE recruits at the Glynco academy were rushed through condensed training, prompting congressional scrutiny and agency denials.

City Council approved raising Atlanta’s on-street meter rate to $3.50 per hour across roughly 2,644 spaces; city officials say the money will fund more enforcement.