A University of Georgia instructor was removed from campus after a viral in‑class confrontation; UGA says the matter has been referred to law enforcement and an investigation is underway.

Gwinnett prosecutors say an independent review found no basis to charge anyone in the Aug. 8 killing of rapper Tevin "T‑Hood" Hood, citing a police finding of self‑defense.

Hersha bought the 403-room Westin Savannah Harbor, adding a riverfront resort next to the expanded Savannah Convention Center. The sale was handled by JLL.

A police report shows two UGA linebackers were clocked at 105 mph on Athens' Outer Loop and a coach later retrieved their SUVs. The arrests renew scrutiny of the program's driving incidents.

Rockefeller Group has christened its Midtown skyscraper Alina — a 60‑story, 357‑unit tower with resort-style amenities. Leasing is expected to begin in spring 2026.

The High Museum's COO resigned after a board review found roughly $600,000 missing; trustees have asked federal prosecutors to review the case.

A 21-year-old Lawrenceville tree worker was left paralyzed after a falling branch. Friends and neighbors have launched a GoFundMe and a May 16 fundraiser.

A person with severe burns was flown to Grady Memorial after a structure fire Tuesday in the 1600 block of Mt. Carmel Road in Coweta County.

Giant beams went up this week at the I‑20/I‑285 West interchange as GDOT moves into the next phase of a roughly $1 billion rebuild that aims to speed peak travel.

Clear and cool this morning with a fast warm-up into the low 60s. Rain becomes likely Thursday night into Friday, with gusty southwest winds today.

A Jan. 30 jet fuel leak at Hartsfield‑Jackson forced Griffin to shut its Flint River intake; tests showed no fuel contamination but odor complaints continue.

A woman was found dead inside a metro Atlanta home and several dogs were reportedly covered in blood, local reporting says. Investigators are probing the scene.

The Georgia House passed a literacy bill that funnels new funding into K‑3 literacy coaches and earlier screenings as lawmakers respond to weak third‑grade reading outcomes.