A gas alarm at a Georgia Tech research building on Atlantic Drive prompted a hazmat response Friday; crews found no active release and cleared the scene.

Five suspects are wanted after a Marietta Street music studio employee was attacked and robbed. Police released surveillance photos and urged tipsters to contact Crime Stoppers.

A Haralson County man was sentenced to life after pleading guilty to child molestation and aggravated sexual battery, authorities said.

Emory has tapped Christopher L. Augostini — the university’s enterprise COO — as its 22nd president. He brings deep finance and health‑system experience to the role.

CenterPoint bought the 265,775‑sq‑ft Clayton Technology Center in Ellenwood, a Class A warehouse leased to International Paper, in a deal reported at about $42.6M.

A former Social Circle school nurse pleaded guilty and received a 10‑year sentence; court records say she must register as a sex offender and surrender her nursing license.

Gwinnett County officers say they seized more than $900,000 in counterfeit designer goods during a May 13 Lawrenceville search; two people were arrested and a firearm and vehicle were recovered.

Atlanta police released surveillance images after a May 1 theft that took about $13,000, a passport and an ID from a parked car in southwest Atlanta.

Muggy morning turns stormy in Atlanta — heavy downpours may cause localized flooding and slow commutes. Keep an eye on alerts.

A 40‑ to 50‑foot tree fell on Twin Branch Road in Sandy Springs after overnight storms, briefly trapping a homeowner while crews cleared multiple streets across metro Atlanta.

Curated Coffee Books & Plants is moving from pop-up cart to a permanent Grant Park storefront at 332 Ormond St SE, with an opening expected later in 2026.

Georgia wildlife officials say smallmouth bass have turned up in Lake Allatoona and investigators suspect illegal stocking. Anglers are asked to report catches.

The former Mushi Ni pop‑up has gone brick‑and‑mortar in Inman Park, serving bao‑first, low‑priced pan‑Asian plates and a compact cocktail list.