Ladybird Westside will convert a warehouse into a 1‑acre indoor‑outdoor beer‑garden and dining hub in West Midtown, aiming to open before mid‑June. The rollout dovetails with new retail at Stella at Star Metals.

A 32-year-old woman was shot in a family dispute on Moton Avenue in southwest Atlanta; police say a 41-year-old man was arrested and faces assault and firearms charges.

A Marietta woman was killed in an apartment shooting; police arrested a neighbor and investigators are asking the public for tips. Details remain limited as detectives probe the case.

Police, fire and EMS ran joint downtown exercises on May 4 as Atlanta ramps up multi‑agency readiness for the FIFA World Cup. The drills tested coordination, triage and communications ahead of match days.

Haiti will play tune‑ups vs. New Zealand (June 2) and Peru (June 5) in South Florida; presale tickets expected May 5 and prices from $50.

An arrest warrant says a Marietta woman fractured her three‑month‑old's skull during an April 24 incident. She faces a felony cruelty‑to‑children charge as investigators review medical and court records.

At least 53 candidates who denied the 2020 result are running for offices that oversee voting in 23 states, including key swing states.

Bridgestone Golf will close its Covington manufacturing and testing facility June 30, ending 36 years of local production and affecting roughly 85 jobs. The company says corporate roles will remain in Georgia.

Surveillance video recasts a Marietta parking‑lot attack: a driver who ran over a man is now being treated as the victim while police weigh a self‑defense claim.

Parts of Gwinnett County will see both a May 19 special election and a primary for State Senate District 7 on the same ballot; here’s what voters need to know.

A juvenile was arrested and hit with 39 felony counts after a rash of vehicle break‑ins near Dorsett Shoals and Mason Creek roads. Detectives recovered stolen items and clothing believed linked to the crimes.

A child was rescued during a SWAT response in Young Harris; deputies urged residents to avoid Ashland Cove while the scene remained active.

DeKalb County launched DeKalbAlert, a free real-time emergency notification system officials say will deliver faster warnings. Residents can enroll by texting DEKALBALERT to 67283 or at dekalbalert.com.