At a Carroll County hearing Monday, the defense asked to delay the trial of Sarah Grace Patrick, who is charged in the deaths of her mother and stepfather. The request centers on scheduling and pretrial preparation.

Bagels & Co. will open its first Georgia cafe at Rambler Athens this fall, bringing Brooklyn‑style bagels, 25 schmears and La Colombe coffee to the UGA area.

A juvenile black bear wandered into a Smyrna backyard near Cottesford and Windy Hill. State officials urge residents to secure trash and follow BearWise tips.

A woman was found shot to death early Sunday at the Park at 500 apartments on Hambrick Road; detectives located an injured suspect nearby and the probe is active.

Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey, a Collins Hill product from Suwanee, was chosen third overall by the Minnesota Twins after a breakout season and defensive polish. Local fans and coaches celebrated.

DEA and U.S. Marshals are searching for Alberto Lopez of Norcross, wanted in a federal cocaine conspiracy. Officials warn he may be armed and dangerous.

Mary Mac's Tea Room will take reservations for the first time, aiming to trim lengthy waits while preserving its walk-in tradition. The change pairs bookings with digital waitlists.

Anne Quatrano will open Summerland at Upper West Market on Aug. 27, serving Michelin‑aimed breakfast, pastries and coffee in a new indoor farmers market setting.

A Dunwoody officer was hospitalized after being bitten during a shoplifting arrest at Dillard’s in Perimeter Mall. The suspect was arrested, police say.

A months-long pattern of crawl-space fires in College Park's Ward 1 has officials urging neighbors to check camera footage and report any tips. Authorities warn homeowners to secure open crawl spaces and lattice skirting.

A longtime Grant Park preschool will relocate to Terminal South’s Building Two and a small restaurant lease is being finalized ahead of an early‑2027 opening.

Sparks Hall has been cleared to extend Georgia State's campus greenway into a new Panther Quad. The move is part of a $107 million downtown overhaul funded largely by an $80 million Woodruff gift.

Atlanta police released images of a suspect after a Sunday night shooting at 1981 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips.