Georgia’s aerospace cluster now drives a $57.5B economic impact and $12.6B in aircraft exports, with fresh investment like PBS Aerospace’s new Roswell hub.

Light rain and gusty winds this morning. Drying tonight and sunnier Thursday; heavier rain possible Sunday.

Dozens of former CDC staff gathered at the agency’s Clifton Road campus on Feb. 10, 2026, marking one year since mid‑February 2025 mass terminations. Organizers say they’re focused on legal fights, organizing and rebuilding public‑health capacity.

The City Lights North Block at 633 Parkway Drive has topped out, delivering 187 affordable apartments as part of Wingate’s redevelopment and backed by Invest Atlanta financing.

Jamestown and TriBridge have launched a refresh of Inman Quarter in Inman Park, adding a courtyard deck, murals, upgraded lighting and an open-container designation.

The Halcyon Butcher & Brew in Alpharetta scored 67 on a Feb. 9 state health inspection after inspectors recorded eight violations, including sanitizer and temperature problems.

A 19-year-old University of West Georgia student was found shot to death in a Douglasville parking lot; deputies arrested a 20-year-old suspect.

The USAF Thunderbirds will perform at the Wings Over North Georgia Air Show in Rome, due to a new $5.7 million runway extension at Richard B. Russell Airport. The event will also feature other aerial acts and a community engagement program.

Valentina Forero Álvarez pleaded guilty to leading a money laundering operation that moved $31 million from drug trafficking through U.S. banks, with sentencing pending.

Mario Merriweather received an 11-year sentence for an armed robbery at a Fort Oglethorpe fast-food restaurant, where he corralled employees into a freezer.

Acworth City Council has recognized Georgia's 293rd birthday, marking February 12 as Georgia Day, celebrating the state's history, culture, and community.

A 19-year-old woman was shot and killed in Douglasville; a suspect has been arrested, with more details pending. Witnesses heard shots, and an SUV fled the scene; authorities have obtained relevant surveillance footage.

DeKalb County police are investigating two separate overnight shootings, one that left a teenager dead, and another person injured at different locations.