An Atlanta man surrendered after shots were fired outside a Poole Street apartment in Lavonia; police say no one was injured and patrols at the complex have increased. The investigation is active.

At a damages hearing in Athens the Buchanans asked a judge for $50 million after UGA doctoral student Beth Buchanan was killed in a wrong‑way DUI crash; the suspect remains at large. U.S. Marshals and local authorities are offering reward money.

Goldman Sachs paid $90.8 million for a Buckhead apartment tower near Buckhead Village, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

A stretch of Lafayette Drive NE in Atlanta will be closed for tree removal on February 18, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Local access will remain.

Environmental advocates in Georgia are contesting Georgia Power's expansion plan, highlighting its excess capacity and reliance on natural gas while emphasizing concerns about cost and environmental impact.

Lawmakers want more frequent school vision screenings and a state fund after local outreach found many Georgia students with untreated vision problems that can hamper reading.

A 21‑page report alleges former KIPP Atlanta CEO Mini’imah Shaheed pressured staff to alter a family member’s grades; she resigned amid a 2025 investigation.

Cedar Chase residents say repeated fires at camps along the Buford Spring Connector have put families on edge and left neighbors demanding a city plan.

A 42-year-old man was wounded at River Vista apartments Monday night. Sandy Springs police say they are investigating and searching for the shooter.

Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith said Monday he had to tell two families their babies were murdered, a grim update that leaves many questions unanswered.

The Georgia Senate is pushing for tax reform, proposing bills to eliminate state income taxes for many residents and reduce the income tax rate. They are also focusing on education, economic development, and community engagement.

Early voting has started for Georgia’s 14th District seat, vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene. The special election, with 20 candidates, is on March 10th, with a potential runoff on April 7th.

Senators Ossoff and Warnock announced more than $67 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace lead pipes and upgrade drinking-water systems across Georgia.