A Newton County jury convicted former deputy George Rahming and a judge sentenced him to 15 years, with the first seven years to be served in prison after a July 2023 on‑duty encounter. Prosecutors say surveillance video and a hospital report helped identify the officer.

A $28.9 million Publix‑anchored center at Candler and Glenwood will break ground June 11, promising affordable retail for local businesses, transit upgrades and new jobs. Initial occupancy is expected in October 2027.

A man was found fatally shot Friday near 501 Connell Ave SW in the Perkerson neighborhood as homicide investigators canvassed the scene. Police are investigating.

A Children's Healthcare of Atlanta–Emory analysis and pilot program show most children discharged from ERs can't access recommended mental‑health care; a hospital hub helps, but gaps remain.

A former CDC supervisor admitted submitting dozens of fake invoices that federal prosecutors say siphoned about $190,461 from the agency; sentencing is set for September.

Cobb County detectives are investigating after a man's body was discovered inside a vacant Kroger. The store has been empty since 2024 and police are asking for tips.

Stellow’s Chamblee shop pairs espresso-driven drinks with bouquets and house-made syrups in a space inspired by the owner’s grandmothers. The new spot opened in late April.

The 14th annual Atlanta Fringe opens next Wednesday and runs two weeks across East Atlanta and Little Five Points, with dozens of shows and free family programming.

McCaysville Police Capt. Brantley Worley is home and recovering after being shot in the face on Sept. 12, 2025; a suspect was arrested and charged.

Redfin's latest data shows cancellations eased in April as buyers return and sellers negotiate more. Atlanta and other Sun Belt metros still lead failed deals.

A Cherokee County jury convicted an Acworth Uber driver on trafficking and child‑molestation charges tied to a 2022 ride to a sleepover. Sentencing is set for Aug. 13.

PNK Group has started work on a roughly 1‑million‑square‑foot warehouse in Griffin, Ga., adding large‑format logistics capacity south of Atlanta.

Bentley Hudgins won the Democratic primary in House District 90 and could become Georgia’s first openly transgender, nonbinary state lawmaker.