Intermittent lane closures are expected on I-20 in Rockdale County due to the Courtesy Parkway extension project, aimed at improving traffic flow. Residents can check the county website for updates.

Senate Republicans pitched $409M for a 300‑bed forensic hospital to ease Georgia's jail mental‑health backlog. The plan arrives as DBHDD seeks court approval to exit parts of a 2010 settlement.

Eight DeKalb polling sites will shift for the May primary while schools undergo summer renovations. Voters should confirm their assigned precinct before Election Day.

An ex‑boyfriend pleaded guilty in the on‑campus killing of Kennesaw State student Alasia Franklin; the plea includes parole eligibility and prompted community outcry.

Southern Company has boosted its five‑year capital plan to about $81 billion as data‑center demand from Google, Meta and Microsoft forces new generation and grid work across the Southeast.

Sandy Springs police served search warrants at two area spas Thursday and closed them amid suspicions of sex-for-money activity; owners could face ordinance or upgraded charges.

Kennesaw and Smith-Gilbert Gardens present Art Blooms 2026, featuring outdoor art experiences themed around resilience, including a citywide scavenger hunt and festival.

Paulding County deputies will brief the public at 5 p.m. Friday with an update in a "high‑profile" cold case. Officials have not yet disclosed specifics ahead of the announcement.

Milton's City Council recognized firefighters, celebrated Tree City USA status, announced an Arbor Day event, introduced a new City Arborist, and passed development plans.

The Georgia Symphony Orchestra is planning a diverse lineup of performances for its 75th anniversary in 2026, including jazz, movie scores, and sensory-friendly concerts.

Ben Crump joined the family to demand accountability after attorneys say Je'vion Benham was left dead for days at Valdosta State Prison.

Four men were shot in an apparent botched robbery during a drug deal in Midtown Atlanta, with police finding drugs and a gun at the scene. The victims are in critical but stable condition.

Novare sold SkyHouse Buckhead in Buckhead, Atlanta to UBS Realty Investors for about $83.4M, closing out the developer’s SkyHouse ownership as institutions return. The deal signals renewed appetite for Class‑A multifamily in Atlanta.