Georgia lawmakers are debating a pilot that would station high‑speed security drones in a handful of public schools; supporters tout seconds‑level response time and critics raise privacy and safety flags. Funding and operational rules are still being negotiated in the state budget.

An Alpharetta man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life without parole for the 2021 Norcross hotel shooting that killed a guest. Prosecutors say surveillance footage helped build the case.

IRS-CI in Atlanta warns that dishonest preparers and tax scams are rising after FY25 investigators uncovered $4.5B in fraud. Local agents urge checking preparer credentials and reporting suspicious activity.

Conyers is hosting an Arbor Day celebration with activities and free saplings at Big Haynes Creek Nature Center, including a tree planting and a "Treasures in the Trees" scavenger hunt.

Beloved Buckhead staple R. Thomas shut its doors this week; a door sign promises a March 19 reopening while staff say they were let go.

A tow truck operator was seriously injured on I-75/85 after an allegedly intoxicated driver struck him; the suspect was arrested and charges are pending.

Allstate filed to cut private-passenger auto rates in Georgia by 5%, a move projected to save drivers about $17.7 million in 2026, the state insurance office says.

Georgia’s aerospace cluster now drives a $57.5B economic impact and $12.6B in aircraft exports, with fresh investment like PBS Aerospace’s new Roswell hub.

Georgia's securities team has opened a borrower-level probe tied to the alleged $140M First Liberty fraud, naming Global Onboard Partners and Kirk Adams. Investigators say roughly 40 investors have been identified.

A Fulton County grand jury indicted a former DCA employee and five co-defendants accused of siphoning nearly $230,000 from Georgia’s emergency rental assistance program. The Attorney General’s office says the case grew from evidence presented Jan. 30, 2026.

The Marietta History Center hosts a Pop-In event on Feb 21st celebrating Black inventors, featuring activities and crafts. Admission is free, sponsored by Cauthorn, Owen, and Sanders.

MEC discusses Birmingham Park's future and cleanup efforts encouraging community participation, with a meeting on February 11 and cleanup on February 28.

Dunwoody earns its 14th Tree City USA title, continuing its commitment to urban forestry and sustainability with a Georgia Arbor Day tree planting event.