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A 3-year-old was injured after finding a firearm at a home on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive; Atlanta police charged the child's father with aggravated assault.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Third & Urban unveiled the Atkins Park Collection, a multi‑block effort to refresh roughly 61,000 square feet of North Highland retail with a courtyard, upgraded facades and targeted new tenants.
Police cordoned off a Belvedere Park block after an early‑morning 911 call. Investigators found a handgun and questioned partygoers.
Community & Society in ...
The ATL26 Human Rights Action Plan ties wage goals, housing pledges and anti‑trafficking training to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and promises public progress reports.
Politics & Govt in ...
Voters in Georgia’s 14th head to the polls March 10 to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene. Trump-backed Clay Fuller, Colton Moore and Democrat Shawn Harris are the top names to watch.
One person was killed Monday in a crash near Highway 29 and Bishop Road in Fairburn. Authorities have not released the victim's identity as investigators probe the scene.
A Norcross house allegedly used as a brothel was shut down in a Gwinnett County prostitution sting that led to five arrests and several victims rescued. Investigators say the probe is ongoing.
A man was arrested after an alleged armed carjacking and kidnapping of a woman and three children in Marietta; deputies say the vehicle crashed near Kennestone Hospital and the victims were not seriously hurt.
Federal agents seized roughly four kilograms of purple fentanyl in Morrow and arrested a 22-year-old. Authorities warn dyed fentanyl can mask even deadlier additives like xylazine or carfentanil.
Weather & Environment in ...
A muggy, above‑normal stretch keeps Atlanta in the 70s this week. A cold front late Wednesday into Thursday could bring gusty thunderstorms.
Artivion bought roughly 160,000 square feet in Austin for about $20.3M, converting leased On‑X facilities into company-owned manufacturing space.
A reported propane leak forced Clarke Central High to evacuate Monday afternoon; emergency crews investigated and the district said students and staff are safe.
The Georgia House approved HB 1166 to allow 400‑sq‑ft accessory dwelling units statewide, sending the bill to the Senate amid infrastructure and investor concerns.
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