Federal agents served a federal arrest warrant in DeKalb County and arrested Charles Brown after agents reportedly found firearms and drugs while search warrants were executed.

Northside Hospital Forsyth filed state paperwork to add floors and expand its emergency department at the Cumming campus. Local reporting says the plan would add short‑stay beds and reconfigure support space.

Deputy Phillip Ramsammy was arrested after an internal probe into alleged family violence. The sheriff's office says he faces aggravated-assault and child-cruelty charges and is being held without bond.

Hot, dry and windy Saturday pushes Atlanta toward near‑record highs and elevated fire danger.

Pollo Primo filed neighborhood planning paperwork for a 3,060‑sq‑ft, 50‑seat space at 863 Ponce De Leon, signaling an expansion from its East Atlanta home.

A woman was critically wounded near a bus stop on Presidential Parkway in DeKalb County early Friday. Police say no one is in custody and are asking for tips.

Findley Plaza's $830,000 redo is complete, adding trees, bike racks, power and a sculpture pedestal. A ribbon-cutting is set for April 17, 2026.

An off-duty Atlanta officer was taken to Emory Midtown after a suspected drunk driver crossed a median and crashed into a marked patrol car early Friday, police said.

A former Cherokee County deputy, Stephen M. Bunte, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to enticement and receiving child sexual abuse material.

The family of Gerrone Avery has filed a wrongful-death suit accusing Magic City security and related entities of using unreasonable force in a 2024 shooting.

Flexential plans a new Norcross data center at 2755 Northwoods Parkway, adding 4.5 MW of capacity and expanding its Atlanta footprint for AI workloads.

COFE Properties bought a seven‑building small‑bay portfolio in northeast Atlanta and plans targeted upgrades to modernize tenant spaces and capture rent upside.

A Sonic Drive-In in Athens scored 69 after inspectors found moldy cheese, ice-machine mold, flies and several expired foods.