An 18-year-old is accused of crashing into a home and killing a mother and her 7-year-old son while they slept. Investigators say the case is under active investigation.

A cool, mostly cloudy morning with a small shower chance; highs near 67 today. Expect a fast warm‑up into the 80s Thursday–Friday, then a cooler, breezy weekend with fire‑weather concerns.

Atlanta firm Aston Wright filed a site plan for more than 1,400 homes at the Reeves Creek parcel on Flippen Road in Stockbridge, raising traffic and environmental questions.

Beloved crossing guard "Mr. Dave" is in critical condition after being struck near Kedron Elementary. Neighbors and a fundraiser have raised thousands to support his recovery.

A Broadstone proposal would replace low‑rise offices at Chamblee’s Century Center with hundreds of apartments, a plan now under municipal review.

A fire alarm sent South Atlanta High School students and staff outside on Tuesday; Atlanta Fire Rescue put out the blaze and no injuries were reported. Investigations are ongoing.

The 50th Atlanta Film Festival opens April 23 with 154 films selected from more than 5,500 submissions, plus legacy screenings, guest appearances and a Creative Conference.

Deputy City Manager David Junger says Decatur Square's redesign will welcome visitors this summer as crews finish an $8.5M overhaul. City pages and a Facebook clip show progress.

Police arrested Sharell Reed after linking her to at least eight high‑end vehicle thefts across Atlanta, including cars taken from an airport parking garage. The probe remains active.

A 15-year-old student was taken into custody after a firearm was found at Hillgrove High; the district says there is no active threat and classes resumed.

Georgia's legislature passed SB 443, raising penalties for blocking streets and allowing civil suits. The bill cleared the House and now heads to Gov. Brian Kemp.

DeKalb police say they seized 26 guns and a "deadly" amount of fentanyl at a Stone Mountain home last week; three people were arrested and the investigation is ongoing.

GPA’s $134M Blue Ridge Connector will soft‑open in May 2026, linking northeast Georgia by rail to Savannah and drawing major warehouse development.