Georgia Tech launched an AI-driven pilot facility in Midtown that lets companies test automated manufacturing systems while training workers for new roles.

A gaming-machine dispute outside a northwest Atlanta corner store escalated into gunfire Friday; one man was grazed and taken to a local hospital.

Morning showers taper to sun by midday with breezy highs near 69°F. Sunday is sunnier; midweek brings a warm, stormier turn.

A Georgia woman filed a federal complaint alleging Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson waged years of threats and harassment after she refused to participate in alleged illegal conduct. The suit seeks damages and injunctive relief.

Bellwood Coffee painted over a mural honoring Jovita Moore at its Grant Park cafe, prompting online backlash. The shop apologized and pledged to commission new artwork.

Anna Kenney says Emory breached her contract after she posted "good riddance" about Charlie Kirk; the suit blames political pressure and seeks damages.

Former President Joe Biden endorsed Keisha Lance Bottoms on Friday, giving the ex-Atlanta mayor a national lift in a crowded Georgia Democratic primary ahead of May 19.

A Douglas County mother and her boyfriend were arrested after police say they assaulted a teen during a seizure; investigators allege the child suffered visible injuries.

A floral pop-up and seasonal cocktails have refreshed St. Julep, the ninth-floor rooftop at the Kimpton Sylvan in Buckhead.

A DeKalb County driver struck a school bus Friday morning and fled; two Bethune Middle School students were uninjured and police are searching for the motorist.

Parkview High in Lilburn was evacuated Friday after a bomb threat; students are safe while Lilburn police sweep the campus.

A Miami‑to‑Atlanta Delta flight returned to the gate after a passenger refused to end a call, forcing deplaning and an arrest. The delay pushed the aircraft back about an hour.

A new Zumper report moved Atlanta to the 25th priciest U.S. rental market, with one‑bedrooms averaging $1,620 — a touch above the national median. Neighborhood gaps remain wide.