At Friday’s State of the County, Chair Nicole Hendrickson previewed plans to remake Gwinnett Place Mall, a Jimmy Carter tract and the Rowen Convergence Center into jobs and housing.

Two people were shot near a shopping plaza on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW in southwest Atlanta. Police say the investigation is ongoing and details remain limited.

Piles of tires showed up among headstones at Pleasant Hill Victory AME Church in South Fulton, and the small congregation has launched a fundraiser to pay for removal and restoration.

A popular Atlanta hot‑dog cart appears to be moving into a Fairburn Road takeout shop after a permit filing showed plans for a 1,538‑sq‑ft conversion. Local coverage and vendor listings confirm the cart’s pop‑up past and the permit filing.

Relatives of 33‑year‑old Taylor Purtee say her Jan. 26 death in Waycross may involve fentanyl; police have opened an investigation and the family is pressing for answers.

McKinley Homes' Array brings 2–3 bedroom townhomes to the former Moreland Plaza site, with prices starting in the low $330,000s and HOA fees around $160/month.

Years after the 2020 killing of Marcus Edwards on Fairburn Road, Atlanta police have renewed a public plea and Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for tips.

Warm, muggy Saturday will spike into the low 80s. Expect a line of evening thunderstorms that could bring gusty winds and brief heavy rain.

A Kroger-anchored shopping center in Gwinnett County sold for $23 million to a local buyer, and brokers say the asset has leasing upside.

LaGrange police say a Feb. 25 traffic stop led to a search that yielded about 45 pounds of marijuana and three firearms. A 42-year-old man is jailed on trafficking and gun charges.

SK Battery America laid off 958 workers at its Commerce, Georgia plant as automakers and suppliers rework EV plans. The WARN filing says impacted employees will be paid through May 6.

Jagger Suite opened atop the Moxy in downtown Atlanta with a 12-foot disco unicorn, a hidden speakeasy and a menu that includes a $95 caviar service.

Delta reached a settlement with the family of a worker killed in an Aug. 27, 2024 tire explosion at its TechOps facility; terms were not disclosed. OSHA had cited the airline.