Advocacy groups say Serverfarm and VoltaGrid installed dozens of generators in Covington without final air permits and have asked EPD to halt construction while regulators review the filings. The companies say they have consulted authorities.

A Lawrenceville man is jailed after allegedly threatening a clerk with a fake bomb and handgun during an attempted robbery. Police tracked his pickup and arrested him nearby.

FEMA approved another round of recovery grants for Georgia after Hurricane Helene, directing millions toward debris removal, utilities and mitigation projects across multiple counties.

Firefighters rescued a resident and contained a large Fairburn Road SW apartment fire Friday; investigators are on scene.

Heat Advisory in metro Atlanta through 8 p.m. Saturday; highs near 96–97°F and heat indices up to 105°F. Shift Fourth of July plans to morning or evening and stay hydrated.

A 20-year-old Athens man was arrested July 1 and charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of children after a CyberTipline referral and forensic review.

A new sushi restaurant called An has filed to take 811 Peachtree in Midtown Atlanta and will occupy roughly 3,326 square feet. Owner Tram Anh Nguyen confirmed the plan but gave no opening date.

A federal appeals court affirmed a $21M judgment after a 2018 Taser left Jerry Blasingame paralyzed and later dead. The ruling trims punitive damages and sends fee issues back to the trial judge.

Chef Joey Riley announced Mosaic Bistro & Pub in Chamblee will close after fewer than eight months, blaming access problems tied to nearby construction. Locals and regulars have reacted with disappointment.

The City of Atlanta will halt lane, road and sidewalk closures from 6 a.m. July 3 to 6 a.m. July 6 so streets remain open for July 4 events and travel.

A man doing lawn work was seriously injured on Lumpkin Road; deputies used Flock cameras to locate the car and arrested Francisco Berry, authorities say.

Fiorenza Italian has opened in Alpharetta, serving Tuscan‑style house‑made pastas, antipasti and a shareable Florentine steak from owners Jessi and Brooke Qilafi. The menu and wine program aim to mix weeknight comfort with celebratory dinners.

A tight Planning Commission vote moved a rezoning that would allow a data center to reuse part of the Prime Storage site, while neighbors demanded a moratorium ahead of a July 8 council hearing.