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.

Dope Coffee has closed its downtown counter and is building a larger Stonecrest flagship that combines roasting, packaging and a sit‑down cafe. The owner says the site will offer a multi‑tap beverage program and patio seating.

Arkansas troopers say they found roughly 150 pounds of packaged marijuana in a van driven by a Stockbridge woman; she was booked on felony charges.

An active search in Jasper County is underway after a suspect ran into woods near Old Agateville Road; authorities say he may be dangerous.

Deputies searched woods near the Polo Fields subdivision after someone fled a traffic stop; officials say there’s no immediate public threat. Residents were urged to call 911.

A Georgia appeals panel issued a mixed ruling in the Cedartown hit-and-run litigation, affirming dismissal of wrongful-death claims against Rep. Trey Kelley while leaving other claims alive.

A Henry County house fire displaced two families and 11 children. Families say the blaze began in the garage while investigators and insurers sort out next steps.

A new habitat at the 530‑acre Georgia Safari Conservation Park in Madison expands close-up animal encounters and overnight safari stays. Reservations are required.

Sole Commissioner Noah Bishop extended a yearlong moratorium on new data centers in unincorporated Murray County while staff drafts land‑use rules. The pause runs through July 7, 2027.

Coca‑Cola says fairlife was targeted by ransomware and has paused U.S. production while investigators assess the impact; company says product safety is intact.

A Ball Ground family's Nest camera recorded a black bear toppling a bird feeder overnight and neighbors say sightings have been rising across the north metro area.

A 45-year-old Venezuelan man died while being moved between ICE detention centers in Georgia; his family says he was denied needed medication and wants answers.

The GBI has opened an independent investigation into a shooting involving a Commerce police officer on Orchard Circle. Officials say details are limited and the probe is ongoing.