A child was fatally shot in Sandy Springs, with the father facing murder and cruelty charges. The community is in shock over the incident involving an unsecured firearm.

Jan Jones announced she will step down at the end of her term in January 2027, ending a long run as Georgia’s speaker pro tempore and opening a north Fulton seat.

Marietta invites residents to shape the 2028 SPLOST project list through public meetings and online feedback. The tax is expected to generate $78.2 million.

Macon check-cashing manager James Kevin Meyers pleaded guilty to bank fraud for falsifying currency transaction reports as part of a scheme involving Morris Bank, potentially facing 10 years in prison and a $500,000 fine.

Commissioner Alaina Reaves hosts a "Knit & Chat" event in Clayton County for community engagement through crafting and conversation at the Northwest Branch Library.

Cardinal Infrastructure bought Sugar Hill’s A.L. Grading Contractors for $245.5M and amended its term loan to $200M as it expands into the Atlanta market.

GBI arrests Lee County teacher Danielle Weaver for child molestation and improper sexual contact with a student.

Marietta's Citizens' Government Academy invites locals to a free seven-week course on city governance starting March 18, 2026. Registration is limited to 25 and closes on March 2, 2026.

A Marietta man was sentenced to 25 years after a romance scam reportedly bilked dozens of mostly older Louisiana widows out of millions.

Fulton County's 2026 budget, approved by its Board of Commissioners, keeps property tax rates stable and invests in public safety, health, and community services.

Officials say tighter forecasting, hiring controls and careful cost‑cuts left Atlanta with a $200M+ cushion, a clean audit and a top credit rating. That breathing room, they argue, will fund housing, safety and infrastructure priorities.

Atlanta Beltline has opened bids for Northwest Trail Segment 3B, a one‑mile stretch with a pedestrian bridge over Northside Drive. Bids are due March 19, 2026.

Bornold Eberhart was sentenced to 30 years after pleading guilty in the death of Kristen Laymon during a 2023 North Myrtle Beach trip. Investigators say hotel footage and cellphone records tied him to the scene.