A World War II‑era Vultee BT‑13A made an emergency landing on Highway 19 near Thomaston on July 17. No injuries were reported and crews are assessing removal.

Years of Highway 9 construction in Alpharetta have frustrated downtown merchants, with blocked driveways and detours cutting customers and patience.

A DeKalb County Sheriff's Office sergeant was fired and arrested after investigators say he improperly accessed the agency's Flock license‑plate reader system. Charges include a felony and a misdemeanor.

Volunteers found a 19th‑century Black burial ground near the Hampton Technology Park data‑center campus; preservationists say graves may be at risk without surveys.

The Flying Machine, a runway-side diner at Gwinnett County’s Briscoe Field, must vacate its longtime spot by Oct. 1 after a county lease change. Owners say they’re scrambling for a new home.

Hot and sticky Saturday — Heat Advisory noon–8 p.m. with isolated storms possible after 3 p.m. Plan for heat and brief evening downpours.

A Gwinnett County motorist's camera captured a driver pointing a gun during a June 10 road‑rage encounter; detectives used the footage to arrest a suspect.

Victory Sandwich Bar's Decatur location will close July 20 and reopen July 28 as Besto, an American-Italian concept from Vic Brands.

Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ha‑Seong Kim were transferred to Triple‑A Gwinnett for rehab assignments this weekend as both continue their comebacks. The Stripers head to Toledo for a three‑game set where fans may see the stars in action.

Hanover is demolishing a vacant Duluth office at 1855 Satellite Blvd to build Hanover Sugarloaf — a roughly 300‑unit apartment complex near the Gas South entertainment district.

A flash‑flood warning is in effect for parts of north Georgia after heavy thunderstorms drenched the Ellijay area. Officials warn of flooded creeks and dangerous driving conditions.

The Decatur Book Festival previewed 16 of more than 70 presenters for Oct. 2–3, including Pulitzer winner Brian Goldstone and Atlanta novelist Tayari Jones.

A Lithonia man was sentenced to 170 months after prosecutors say he ran a mail-and-transport pipeline moving meth, fentanyl and cocaine between California, Atlanta and southern Ohio.