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Real Estate & Development in ...
Rockefeller Group has christened its Midtown skyscraper Alina — a 60‑story, 357‑unit tower with resort-style amenities. Leasing is expected to begin in spring 2026.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
The High Museum's COO resigned after a board review found roughly $600,000 missing; trustees have asked federal prosecutors to review the case.
Community & Society in ...
A 21-year-old Lawrenceville tree worker was left paralyzed after a falling branch. Friends and neighbors have launched a GoFundMe and a May 16 fundraiser.
A person with severe burns was flown to Grady Memorial after a structure fire Tuesday in the 1600 block of Mt. Carmel Road in Coweta County.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Giant beams went up this week at the I‑20/I‑285 West interchange as GDOT moves into the next phase of a roughly $1 billion rebuild that aims to speed peak travel.
Weather & Environment in ...
Clear and cool this morning with a fast warm-up into the low 60s. Rain becomes likely Thursday night into Friday, with gusty southwest winds today.
A Jan. 30 jet fuel leak at Hartsfield‑Jackson forced Griffin to shut its Flint River intake; tests showed no fuel contamination but odor complaints continue.
A woman was found dead inside a metro Atlanta home and several dogs were reportedly covered in blood, local reporting says. Investigators are probing the scene.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Georgia House passed a literacy bill that funnels new funding into K‑3 literacy coaches and earlier screenings as lawmakers respond to weak third‑grade reading outcomes.
The Georgia House passed HB1023 to require weapons‑detection systems at public school entrances and create a state grant program to help districts cover costs. The measure now moves to the Senate.
Two people were shot Tuesday night on Tiger Flowers Drive NW in northwest Atlanta. Authorities have not released details and the Atlanta Police Department is investigating.
Atlanta police released surveillance images after a last-Thursday robbery at a 76 on MLK Drive and are asking the public to help identify two men. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips that lead to an arrest.
Atlanta police arrested a 28-year-old after an alleged armed robbery on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard; investigators say the weapon was a prop and the suspect faces felony charges.
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