Atlanta Public Schools unveiled new drone and tactical units and ran an active-shooter drill as it prepares for the fall semester. Officials say the teams will shorten response times.

Federal agents seized nearly 500 pounds of meth in metro Atlanta after two seizures in Brookhaven and Sandy Springs; three people have been charged in federal court.

A Fulton County bond hearing was held Tuesday for Ciarre Campbell after his 71‑year‑old mother was found dead at a Buckhead townhome. Authorities charged him with murder and related felonies as investigators probe the case.

A Covington admissions director was arrested after Peachtree Academy found more than $57,000 in questionable charges and roughly $44,000 missing cash; warrants allege 407 counts.

A woman was treated at a hospital after a stray bullet struck her Athens apartment on Rolling Ridge Drive. Police are investigating and seeking tips.

A pedestrian suffered severe injuries after being struck on Riverside Parkway west of Premier Lane; Cobb County police say the crash is under investigation.

A brief Douglas County basement standoff ended peacefully after S.E.R.T. used a chemical agent to remove a man armed with a hammer; family members were unharmed.

A Marietta man was arrested after allegedly throwing a cement brick at a 74-year-old at a Delk Road hotel, according to court records.

A wanted drug suspect was arrested after his car landed on top of a Sandy Springs patrol cruiser during a chase last Friday; police say no one was hurt.

A 73-year-old inmate at the DeKalb County Jail was found unresponsive Friday and later pronounced dead; officials say investigators do not suspect foul play.

An 18-year-old was shot late Saturday near 1031 Camilla St SW in southwest Atlanta; police say the shooting followed a dispute and the victim is in stable condition.

Surveillance photos show two men after multiple storage units at 901 Hogansville Road were burglarized; one man is now wanted on 16 counts of burglary.

A 40-year-old Gainesville man was arrested after a multi‑agency manhunt tied to a shooting during an attempted robbery outside a Limestone Parkway Dollar General.