Brian Graham, 49, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for falsified PPP and EIDL applications and was sentenced to 37 months and ordered to repay $441,546.87. Prosecutors say he used much of the money for personal benefit.

A new Nelson Mandela sculpture now greets travelers at Hartsfield‑Jackson. The work by Cape Town artist Marco Olivier was made from recycled ocean plastic.

Arthur Lee Cofield Jr., accused of an $11 million prison heist, was reported missing from the Jesup federal camp and is the focus of a federal manhunt. Authorities say he walked away from the minimum‑security satellite camp.

Atlanta police responded to a shooting at a BP on Lee Street SW Wednesday; the victim was reported alert and breathing as detectives processed the scene. Investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.

GBI agents arrested three people in Covington after a multi‑state investigation; one man faces a sex‑trafficking charge while two women were booked on drug counts.

Nando's PERi-Peri will open its first in‑town Atlanta location at Krog Street Market on Tuesday, taking over the former Bar Mercado stall and bringing flame‑grilled chicken to the BeltLine.

Two men who said they were security guards entered northwest Atlanta apartments on May 1 and stole cash, clothing and a firearm. Police are urging anyone with tips to come forward.

No candidate cleared 50% in Georgia's Republican lieutenant governor primary; John F. Kennedy and Greg Dolezal will meet in a June 16 runoff.

FEMA approved more than $60 million for recovery and mitigation across multiple Southeastern states, funding debris removal, drainage upgrades and buyouts. Awards will roll out as eligibility is confirmed.

Georgia Medicaid began reimbursing telehealth lactation visits on April 1, 2026, expanding breastfeeding support for Medicaid-covered parents, especially in rural counties.

Heavy storms and a Flood Watch are in effect Tuesday for Atlanta. Expect soggy commutes and localized flash flooding.

The National Weather Service warns Big Creek could crest near 9.5 feet, threatening the Big Creek Greenway, Rock Mill Park and a YMCA campground across parts of Fulton and Forsyth counties.

A Flood Watch is in effect for Atlanta on Monday, May 25. Expect heavy afternoon storms and localized flash flooding in low‑lying spots.