A Fulton County judge declared Deion Patterson competent to stand trial in the 2023 Midtown Atlanta medical‑office shooting; the trial is scheduled for June 1, 2026.

A fire broke out at a Cobb County apartment complex on April 16, 2026; early reports were limited as crews worked the scene.

More than 200 people and vehicles scattered when Atlanta police moved in on an illegal street‑racing meet Thursday. Officials say the scene was cleared with no major injuries.

A Cumming personal-injury lawyer surrendered to Hall County jail on April 16, 2026, and is being held without bond on a failure-to-register charge.

Court filings allege a former Alabama player posed as NFL stars in virtual loan closings to secure at least 13 fraudulent loans worth nearly $19.8 million.

A 63‑year‑old Conyers man who was driving a Monroe County school bus was arrested after deputies say the bus was swerving. No students were aboard and the district has opened a review.

A shooting Thursday morning near Cascade and Fairburn roads was described as fatal by police. Detectives are interviewing witnesses and canvassing the area.

Police released surveillance after three burglaries at the National Action Network’s West End office; Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for tips.

Paulding deputies posted surveillance stills after a man reportedly exposed himself inside a Dollar General on April 11. Investigators are asking the public for tips.

An Evolv detector at Lilburn Middle flagged a loaded handgun; Gwinnett School Police arrested a student at the entrance. Officials say students and staff were not harmed.

A DeKalb driver says she was boxed in at Chamblee‑Tucker and Alton as a street takeover filled the intersection and her 911 calls went unanswered. County leaders point to staffing strains.

Marshals serving an eviction in South Fulton found roughly 334.8 pounds of suspected marijuana; a woman was arrested and three men fled the scene.

Oakwood police have issued a warrant for a 51-year-old after a video allegedly showed him punching and threatening his 16-year-old child.