An early Monday house fire on Rays Road left a woman in critical condition, two others hospitalized and a family of seven displaced. Investigators remain on scene.

U.S. Soccer’s Arthur M. Blank National Training Center opens this Friday near Atlanta, bringing world‑class fields, training labs and a pre‑World Cup camp to Fayette County.

Fire and police surrounded The Peninsula at Buckhead Monday evening; neighbors reported smoke and crews working on the roof.

Two people were shot Monday night near Truth Midtown in Midtown Atlanta; one was found at the scene and another went to a hospital. Police are investigating.

Hall County deputies say a 23‑year‑old woman is jailed after her 20‑month‑old son was treated for six fractures; she now faces 12 felony counts.

Ladybird Westside will convert a warehouse into a 1‑acre indoor‑outdoor beer‑garden and dining hub in West Midtown, aiming to open before mid‑June. The rollout dovetails with new retail at Stella at Star Metals.

A 32-year-old woman was shot in a family dispute on Moton Avenue in southwest Atlanta; police say a 41-year-old man was arrested and faces assault and firearms charges.

A Marietta woman was killed in an apartment shooting; police arrested a neighbor and investigators are asking the public for tips. Details remain limited as detectives probe the case.

Police, fire and EMS ran joint downtown exercises on May 4 as Atlanta ramps up multi‑agency readiness for the FIFA World Cup. The drills tested coordination, triage and communications ahead of match days.

Haiti will play tune‑ups vs. New Zealand (June 2) and Peru (June 5) in South Florida; presale tickets expected May 5 and prices from $50.

An arrest warrant says a Marietta woman fractured her three‑month‑old's skull during an April 24 incident. She faces a felony cruelty‑to‑children charge as investigators review medical and court records.

At least 53 candidates who denied the 2020 result are running for offices that oversee voting in 23 states, including key swing states.

Bridgestone Golf will close its Covington manufacturing and testing facility June 30, ending 36 years of local production and affecting roughly 85 jobs. The company says corporate roles will remain in Georgia.