Georgia senators and local lawmakers are backing legislation to make West Hunter Street Baptist Church a National Historic Site as restoration wraps and centennial events take place.

A legal notice in Paulding County flags a bill to repeal Hiram’s charter; city officials warn the change could shift taxes and services and urged residents to contact state delegates.

The Atlanta Citizen Review Board cleared two officers in a 2022 Buckhead shooting; the ruling and video release renewed debates over oversight and bodycam access.

Severe storms could hit the Monday morning commute in Atlanta, followed by a sharp temperature drop and a Freeze Warning overnight. Protect plants and pipes.

A small plane made a controlled belly landing at Athens-Ben Epps after a reported landing-gear failure. Two people aboard were unhurt and an investigation is underway.

Marietta’s free Glover Park Concert Series returns April–September 2026 to mark its 40th season, with a special anniversary celebration on May 29.

South Fulton police found a husband and wife dead inside a home on Dinmont Chase after a SWAT response. Detectives are processing the scene.

A late-night shooting in downtown Athens left one person dead and two others critically injured. Police say the shooter remains at large as detectives investigate.

Three people were shot in North Athens early Sunday and police are investigating. Officials have released limited details as detectives canvass the neighborhood.

An arrest was reported in a deadly triple shooting and investigators are probing a crash in which a shooting victim later died. Authorities are asking witnesses to share video.

A 1-year-old was stabbed multiple times in Southwest Atlanta after a domestic dispute; police say a suspect is in custody and investigators are working the case.

Warm Sunday flips to storms after midnight early Monday, March 16, then a Freeze Watch Monday night into Tuesday. Expect gusty winds and protect tender plants.

A southwest Atlanta apartment building was heavily damaged in an early-morning fire after tenants reported vandalism and gunshots; the owner says the burned unit was empty and suspects squatters.