Atlanta reports a 7% rise in homelessness, with a notable one-third increase in unsheltered individuals despite available emergency beds. The city's winter census shows nearly 2,900 people affected, yet below pre-pandemic figures.

New Opportunity Zone designations in Southwest Atlanta aim to spur growth and job creation near Greenbriar Mall and along Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, supported by Invest Atlanta and local officials.

A man was indicted on murder and rape charges for a 1990 cold case in DeKalb County after DNA linked him to the crime and a related 1992 assault in Detroit.

Justin Kirnon has been appointed by Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, to enhance the city's relations with other government entities.

Four men were sentenced for a cargo theft ring, stealing goods worth over $1.7 million across the southeastern U.S.

A man was shot Tuesday night on Joseph E Lowery Boulevard in Atlanta. Police and EMS responded, and the victim was hospitalized; his condition is unclear. No suspects are in custody; the investigation is ongoing.

The GBI is investigating an inmate's death in Chatham County Jail after the inmate was found unresponsive and pronounced dead following an earlier hospital visit. The cause of death is yet to be determined.

Four teens have been charged in connection with Timothy Hunt's murder in Lanier County, Georgia. The GBI has detailed various serious charges against each suspect.

A man was shot at an Atlanta gas station. Suspects fled and are sought by police, who recovered the getaway car. The victim is in stable condition; a motive is unclear. Authorities seek tips from the public.

The article details the immediate weather forecast for Atlanta, with summer showers and warm temperatures expected, including chances of thunderstorms and persistent humidity.

The bond hearing for the suspect in the Elleven45 Lounge shooting in Atlanta was postponed due to his attorney not being notified, with emotional scenes from the victims' families in court.

Demolition begins at North DeKalb Mall for its transformation into the Lulah Hills mixed-use community, with a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Wednesday.

Sandy Springs launches 'Sandy Springs Works,' a new online platform for residents to report non-emergency issues and track requests, replacing an old app and improving user interface and government accessibility.