New analyses show nearly half of Georgia families with young children live in child‑care deserts, costing the state billions and straining providers.

A DeKalb Superior Court judge has blocked two State Election Board rules — a win for county elections staff that limits the board’s reach over local administration. The order invalidates poll‑watcher and daily‑reporting mandates and follows years of legal fights.

A Cherokee County man was sentenced to 25 years after prosecutors say he molested a girl who says the abuse began at age 6. Officials praised the victim's courage and noted trafficking charges among the crimes pleaded to.

Rreal Tacos' new Duluth spot packed Main Street for Cinco with titanic margarita flights, queso towers and birria favorites.

A Decatur traffic stop for an unlicensed driver led to an ICE transfer to Stewart Detention Center, and county reports show unlicensed driving is now a top reason for ICE pick‑ups. Local law changes have tightened compliance with federal detainer requests.

Two people were wounded in a late-night shooting near Peters and Walker in Castleberry Hill. Police say the investigation is ongoing and few details have been released.

A large pile of lumber and debris burned for roughly 24 hours at an ArborServ yard in Lithonia; DeKalb crews doused hot spots and investigators are probing the cause.

An 86-year-old Cleveland resident, Fiorella Weaver, died after her SUV left Level Grove Road in Cornelia and struck a tree, the state patrol said. The crash is under investigation.

A head-on crash in Effingham County killed a father; deputies arrested a 27-year-old driver who federal officials said had a final order of removal.

A 19-story Buckhead office tower at 3399 Peachtree has been listed for sale; its upper floors are largely vacant and rooftop signage rights are being marketed.

DeKalb County confirmed rabies in a dead cat in Lithonia and a raccoon near Gresham Park; officials urge pet vaccinations and caution.

South Fulton launched construction Tuesday on a $113M public-safety package that includes a new police headquarters with a real-time crime center and a regional fire training campus.

A Norfolk Southern freight train derailed before 3:30 a.m. in Monroe County after a tractor-trailer hit it at a crossing. Six of seven derailed cars reportedly carried lithium batteries; no injuries were reported.