Mercer University purchased Macon's century-old Capitol Theatre, bringing a 650-seat downtown venue into the university's arts holdings.

A 15-year-old girl was shot in LaGrange while waiting in a car and was airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital. LaGrange police say an unknown man fired toward the vehicle; detectives are asking for tips.

Police are investigating a shooting at Country Oaks Apartments on Fairburn Road SW; investigators say the probe is ongoing and no arrests have been announced.

A person was killed Thursday night after being hit by a tractor‑trailer while crossing I‑75 near Canton Highway in Bartow County. Troopers closed northbound lanes for hours during the investigation.

Bulloch County officers arrested a man wanted in a Savannah hotel shooting that left a man in critical condition. Police say one suspect remains at large and tip lines are open.

State Sen. Josh McLaurin filed SB541 to ban wheel restraints statewide after recent reforms tightened how booting companies operate. The bill has not yet been assigned to committee.

A Chestatee High teacher and JV coach was arrested in Banks County and charged with multiple felony sexual offenses involving a juvenile relative.

ATL will reconfigure gates in Concourse C in a roughly $26.8M project to modernize apron support and gate areas.

Hotel Phoenix has opened at Centennial Yards with 292 rooms, Zephyr restaurant and new event space — the first major hospitality anchor for the downtown redevelopment.

Monroe police arrested a second suspect in the Jan. 25 shooting that killed 22-year-old Teonia Stokes, a pregnant KSU student teacher. Authorities say the man was booked on murder and feticide charges.

Two adults were arrested after a 4‑year‑old overdosed on cocaine in Jackson County; both face first‑degree cruelty to children charges as investigators probe exposure.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon in Atlanta with a risk of damaging winds. Much colder and blustery conditions arrive Sunday.

Gwinnett police say an unnamed juvenile posted a victim’s address online and sent threats after meeting her on Roblox. The suspect is in juvenile detention as investigators continue the probe.