The Justice Department reached a $3M settlement with 42 Georgia licensing boards over alleged SCRA violations, ordering faster licensing and possible payouts for military families.

William Kadeem Brown pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 15 years after the 2024 Porterdale Bar & Grill shooting. The DA called the killing a "needless escalation."

A 28-year-old Rabun Gap man was arrested March 25 and booked on rape, multiple child‑molestation counts and related charges, investigators say. The sheriff’s office is withholding further details while the probe continues.

A Woodstock homeowner wrestled a raccoon off his dog in video that shows the animal latching onto the pet. The man is now receiving rabies treatment and officials urge caution.

A late push to let private citizens sue over relocated monuments failed by two votes in the Georgia House, leaving current rules and legal fights untouched.

Two dogs with gunshot wounds arrived at the Meriwether County shelter this week — one pregnant, one later needing a leg amputation. Shelter staff are urging residents to stop shooting animals and report concerns to animal services.

U.S. Marshals and DeKalb deputies served a warrant on Chupp Road; Stoneview Elementary was briefly locked down and officials say the school was not involved.

Buckhead’s Aria and West Midtown’s Mujō landed 2026 James Beard Award nominations, boosting Atlanta’s national culinary profile. Winners will be announced June 15 in Chicago.

A speeding stop on GA‑400 near Encore Parkway uncovered drugs, a firearm and outstanding felony warrants. Police say the driver now faces trafficking and weapons charges.

The Georgia House passed SB 406 155‑10, creating a statewide HOA registration system and tightening rules on liens and foreclosures. The bill now returns to the Senate.

Skol Brewing is expanding downtown with Valhalla Gaming Lounge — a 30,000-square-foot "eatertainment" space at 200 Peachtree set to open ahead of the World Cup.

TruAmerica Multifamily acquired the 20-story Tower on Piedmont in Buckhead at 3242 Peachtree Rd, according to CoStar. The 155-unit high-rise's sale price was not disclosed.

Chamblee opened a $2 million real‑time crime center that centralizes about 80 cameras and license‑plate readers to speed investigations and reduce crashes. City officials say the hub will support local and regional policing while keeping footage under retention rules.