An Atlanta podcaster was sentenced to seven years after prosecutors say he used stolen identities to steal about $3.8M in pandemic unemployment benefits. Restitution will be set later.

Henry County commissioners dismissed County Manager Cheri Matthews Wednesday, saying new leadership is needed as the county handles rapid growth. An interim manager is expected to be named within days.

Wildfire smoke from south Georgia has left Atlanta hazy this morning; Air Quality may reach Code Orange and fire danger is elevated. Expect sunny, warm afternoon highs.

Virgin Hotels will bring a 261‑room lifestyle hotel to Centennial Yards, adding rooftop nightlife, pool amenities and new suite inventory to the stadium corridor. The property is expected to debut in 2027.

A Conyers man was handed 14 years in federal prison after selling fentanyl laced with xylazine that killed one person and injured another. Authorities and federal agencies warn the mix is growing more common.

A homicide investigation is underway after one person was killed Tuesday at the Westley on the Beltline apartments in northwest Atlanta.

A 28-year-old Duluth man is jailed without bond after deputies say he stabbed his roommate at a Flowery Branch home; a K‑9 team found him in nearby woods.

Alabama Shakes return to Atlanta this Friday, mixing Sound & Color favorites with new singles and unreleased songs as they finish a long‑awaited album.

Warm, dry air and low humidity raise fire danger across Atlanta today. Expect highs near 83°F and a wetter weekend starting Saturday, April 25.

Sen. Jon Ossoff asked FERC to explain whether AI data centers are contributing to higher electricity bills in Georgia and set a June 1 deadline for answers.

Google has announced a new data center in LaGrange, pledging infrastructure work and funds for a local energy‑efficiency program as officials weigh impacts. The site marks another major data‑center move into southwest Georgia.

Clubgoers found multiple cars with smashed windows in a Midtown parking lot near Embr Lounge early Tuesday; police were investigating. Witnesses described widespread damage as officers canvassed the scene.

Vida Companies has started construction on Verona, a 280‑unit Fairburn community with amenities and neighborhood retail. First units are expected in early fall 2027.