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South Fulton police circulated a GBI forensic sketch to help identify a man whose body was found inside an abandoned building on July 22, 2025.
A person was shot Friday night at 2190 Verbena St. NW in northwest Atlanta; the victim is expected to recover while police and a helicopter searched the scene.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
A permit shows Muse Paintbar is planning a 3,084‑sq‑ft paint‑and‑sip studio at 245 North Highland in Inman Park, adding paint studios, a kitchen and a bar.
A Marietta attorney and three others were indicted after investigators say they smuggled K2‑soaked paper into the Cobb County jail and sold it to inmates.
The Center for Public Safety Excellence's roster no longer shows Atlanta Fire Rescue. City officials say they're investigating and have contacted the accreditor for clarification.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A precautionary boil-water advisory covers South Fulton and Fairburn after a pump-station outage; about 47,800 customers are affected while crews test the system.
A World War II‑era Vultee BT‑13A made an emergency landing on Highway 19 near Thomaston on July 17. No injuries were reported and crews are assessing removal.
Years of Highway 9 construction in Alpharetta have frustrated downtown merchants, with blocked driveways and detours cutting customers and patience.
A DeKalb County Sheriff's Office sergeant was fired and arrested after investigators say he improperly accessed the agency's Flock license‑plate reader system. Charges include a felony and a misdemeanor.
Community & Society in ...
Volunteers found a 19th‑century Black burial ground near the Hampton Technology Park data‑center campus; preservationists say graves may be at risk without surveys.
Food & Drinks in ...
The Flying Machine, a runway-side diner at Gwinnett County’s Briscoe Field, must vacate its longtime spot by Oct. 1 after a county lease change. Owners say they’re scrambling for a new home.
Weather & Environment in ...
Hot and sticky Saturday — Heat Advisory noon–8 p.m. with isolated storms possible after 3 p.m. Plan for heat and brief evening downpours.
A Gwinnett County motorist's camera captured a driver pointing a gun during a June 10 road‑rage encounter; detectives used the footage to arrest a suspect.
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