Two men nearly turned violent at a Newton County Walmart amid a dispute; one pulled a firearm but did not shoot. Both left before police arrived; no injuries reported. Authorities seek information.

A "goat gang" in Gilmer County took a joy walk, leading to a community effort to round them up with help requested by the sheriff on Facebook. All goats were safely returned by the afternoon.

Marietta's local government has scheduled city council meetings to enhance civic engagement, with an agenda work session on May 12 and a regular meeting on May 14, open to the public both in person and online.

The Coweta County School System experienced a ransomware attack that disrupted SAT testing and internal networks, though personal data appears unaffected. This follows a recent cyber attack in Cobb County; both are resisting ransom demands.

Residents of Fulton County's Howell Station oppose the county's quiet sale of land for high-voltage power lines, citing safety, health, and property value concerns.

A man was shot in the neck during an attempted robbery on Detroit Avenue NW, Atlanta; he was alert and received medical aid. Police are investigating.

Community and political leaders in Cobb County support Mahendra Patel, who faces disputed kidnapping charges after a Walmart incident, but the DA's office is upholding the case.

A man was hospitalized with a stab wound after a domestic dispute on May 4 at 2423 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. NW. The Atlanta Police are investigating.

A Russian-speaking hacking group named Qilin threatens to release sensitive data from Cobb County unless a ransom is paid by Saturday. The county refuses to negotiate.

Georgia Medicaid is checking beneficiaries for true residency to prevent dual-state benefit abuse; members must verify their status to maintain coverage.

A 10-year-old girl died when a tree fell on her Atlanta home during a storm; two relatives hospitalized but expected to recover. Governor Kemp and the community expressed condolences.

A 63-year-old man was stabbed in the back on Fairburn Road NW in Atlanta; he was responsive when taken to the hospital. The incident is under investigation with no suspects yet announced.

A 25-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting on Trinity Avenue SW in Atlanta; police are investigating but have not released suspect or motive details.