A Newnan man was arrested after deputies say he followed four teenage girls several miles to a Troup County home and was injured in a confrontation with homeowners.

Atlanta’s Raksha lost federal grants after a DOJ reprioritization, squeezing funding for housing, rides and outreach for South Asian survivors. The nonprofit has appealed and is leaning on community support while legal fights play out.

Wildfire smoke from south Georgia has left Atlanta hazy this morning; Air Quality may reach Code Orange and fire danger is elevated. Expect sunny, warm afternoon highs.

A woman was seriously injured in the Brumby Elementary drop-off lane after a 13-year-old driver’s vehicle accelerated into her. Cobb police say the investigation is ongoing.

Two 20-year-olds were arrested in DeKalb County after a chase tied to a string of car break-ins; victims say the suspects pointed a gun. Investigators say the probe is ongoing.

The BBB warns metro Atlanta renters after scam accounts on TikTok and fake rental‑assistance forms duped applicants out of upfront fees. Verify listings and report fraud.

A Coweta County jury is weighing whether marijuana impairment or another driver's sudden braking led to the 2023 death of tow operator Toby Bowden. Testimony and toxicology are at the center of the case.

College Park Elementary was placed on a soft lockdown Wednesday; dismissal was delayed and officers remained on site while students were kept safe.

Rep. David Scott, a 12-term Georgia congressman and former House Agriculture Committee chair, has died at 80. His passing creates a vacancy in the 13th District and immediate political ramifications.

A traffic stop on I‑85 near Townville turned deadly Monday when a Pennsylvania driver opened fire on deputies, leaving one deputy critically wounded and the driver dead. SLED has taken over the investigation.

Smoke from a large Clinch County wildfire drifted into metro Atlanta, creating hazy skies and health cautions; rain Saturday could clear the air.

Virgin Hotels will bring a 261‑room lifestyle hotel to Centennial Yards, adding rooftop nightlife, pool amenities and new suite inventory to the stadium corridor. The property is expected to debut in 2027.

Reports say the Falcons are open to offers for franchise‑tagged tight end Kyle Pitts as the 2026 NFL Draft opens, a move tied to Atlanta's search for draft capital. The decision would reshape the offense and the club's draft plans.