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

A former South Fulton officer charged with an on-duty sexual assault is due in Fulton County court Friday as investigators review bodycam, dashcam and GPS evidence.

APS has converted a closed elementary into a Student & Family Support Hub with a free Goodr grocery and department-style store for families; seven more hubs are planned.

A firearm discharged inside a Warner Robins Kroger Wednesday night, sending fragments into four shoppers; three were treated at the scene and one taken to Emory hospital.

Scout Living at Ponce City Market has joined Hilton's Apartment Collection, opening the 405‑unit flex‑stay tower to Hilton bookings and Honors benefits.

A suspect reportedly aimed a gun at a firefighter treating a chest-pain patient in southwest Atlanta; police arrested a suspect and crews resumed care.

A Hall County Little Caesars scored a 60 and an unsatisfactory U after inspectors found multiple sanitation issues, while Sabaraba's in Chamblee earned a perfect 100.

A stolen vehicle fleeing a DeKalb County traffic stop struck two pedestrians near Covington Highway, killing a woman and leaving a teen critically injured.

A BB gun was intercepted at Trickum Middle after the district's new scanner raised an alert; the student faces maximum school discipline and police were notified. Parents were sent a letter from the principal.

Webstar Technology Group has defaulted on a $33.7M seller‑financed note for the 10‑acre Forge Atlanta parcel; extension talks and local incentives are now in play.

Federal regulators approved MC Bancshares’ sale to a Daryl Byrd–led investor group, clearing a May close and plans to expand into Baton Rouge and Atlanta.

Police arrested 19-year-old Jontavious Clark in a months‑long probe into a Nov. 25, 2025 Oliver Street shooting that left a man dead.

A Tuesday night fire gutted a commercial chicken house near Lula, killing 22,000 birds and destroying the building; no people were hurt and officials are investigating.