A multi-agency warrant sweep on West Mountain Street left four people in custody Friday; charges include aggravated assault, obstruction and a probation violation.

Fog and mist hang over Peachtree City this Saturday morning. Afternoon storms are possible, with heavy rain and gusty winds in spots.

DeKalb Public Health confirmed West Nile‑positive mosquito traps in Redan and Doraville. A survivor’s story and county guidance underscore prevention steps for residents.

A stolen pickup tied to a multi‑jurisdiction crime spree crashed and became stuck on a fence in Fulton County; four people were arrested and officers seized weapons, suspected marijuana and cash.

Construction has begun on a $147 million, nearly 800‑bed student housing development at 850 West End Ave SW serving Morehouse and Spelman students. The project is slated to open in fall 2028.

A federal appeals panel heard argument over whether Jefferson County’s 2021 commission map illegally packed Black voters — a decision that could shift local control. The court’s written ruling, expected in weeks, will determine whether the county must redraw lines before 2026.

A 48-year-old Dalton woman, Edna Michelle McClintock, died after being struck by a train near Willowdale Road early Thursday; Whitfield County deputies are investigating.

A flash flood warning was issued Friday for six north‑metro Atlanta counties after thunderstorms dumped multiple inches of rain. Low‑lying streets and creeks are at risk this afternoon.

After a March roof fire, Bellini Osteria Toscana reopened in late June; owners and neighbors marked the restaurant's return.

Two people were found shot to death inside Constitution Lakes Park in DeKalb County on Friday; police say homicide detectives are investigating.

Varuni Napoli is opening at High Street next Wednesday, bringing its Neapolitan pizzas to the Perimeter for the first time. The new outpost will be the brand’s third Atlanta‑area location.

A man was found dead on Bouldercrest Road in DeKalb County after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. Police are asking witnesses to come forward.

GDOT rescheduled a full I-285 shutdown in Cobb County for Aug. 7–10; expect detours and heavy delays on the Perimeter between South Atlanta Road and Paces Ferry Road.