A shooting on Fairington Road in DeKalb County left one person seriously injured Friday; police are investigating and seeking tips.

A Cobb County man was arrested after a police chase; officers say he was driving impaired by drugs and a 10-year-old was inside the vehicle. Legal context explained.

A short video shows an Atlanta officer jumping onto the hood of a stranger’s car to close distance on a fleeing suspect. The clip, posted March 20, 2026, raises questions about pursuit tactics.

The Georgia Court of Appeals reversed a contempt ruling and wiped a $10,000-a-day fine after Fulton commissioners refused to seat two GOP nominees. The decision returns appointment power to local officials.

A raccoon in Dacula tested positive for rabies after attacking a dog near Tanner Road; Gwinnett health officials urge pet vaccinations and caution.

Molly Tea quietly opened a Duluth shop this week; owner Terry Qian says the brand is targeting a Lenox Square spot in Buckhead for a third location.

A precautionary boil‑water advisory covers the Swaybranch Drive area of Roswell after a Friday morning main break. County crews have begun sampling while tests continue.

A new report warns defunding Planned Parenthood would reduce contraception and preventive care in Atlanta and statewide, advocates say.

A six‑hour SWAT standoff in Gainesville ended with a suspected gunman dead and an officer hospitalized. Multiple agencies responded and the GBI will investigate.

New federal SNAP rules are driving more Atlanta families to food pantries, and local charities say pantries can't replace steady federal aid.

DeKalb County released a revised Round 2 set of scenarios that reshuffles which campuses could close, be repurposed or change grade bands. The district is taking public feedback through April 12.

A robotic “dog” from local startup Undaunted is patrolling GE Lofts in Castleberry Hill and, residents say, recently scared off an intruder. The devices are part of a wider rollout across metro Atlanta.

Crews shut off a 16‑inch water main on Fairburn Road in southwest Atlanta on Thursday, leaving nearby homes with low or no water while emergency repairs proceed.