Jennifer Clark is appointed as the new warden at Long Unit, effective June 1, 2025, with a diverse background in corrections and educational qualifications in business and criminal justice.

Atlanta Police arrested Blain Stafford for a homicide on Allegheny St. SW from February 2023. He faces several charges and is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The boil water advisory in Buckhead has been lifted following a water outage caused by a main break and a closed valve that impacted residents and businesses. Water sampling confirmed no contamination, allowing normal use to resume.

Newnan's Lynch Park will have expanded parking facilities, an effort to accommodate increased usage, with funding from the SPLOST and contributions by local firms. Officials broke ground on the project with no timeline yet released.

Chuck Martin & The Line-Up will headline Marietta's Fourth in the Park Celebration with a concert before the fireworks. Events include a parade, arts, and other performances.

Kroger drivers at a Georgia fulfillment center, represented by Teamsters Local 528, have authorized a strike amid stalled contract negotiations, demanding better pay, benefits, and protections.

The Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter in Lavonia is urgently seeking immediate dog adoptions to avoid euthanasia and has lowered its fees to encourage the community to adopt.

Authorities identified Kevin Akins as the suspect in a Dalton murder-suicide involving his wife, Nicole Akins, and girlfriend, Cindel Rhoden. Families mourn and face financial strains while seeking community support for burial costs.

A 16-year-old was arrested in Griffin for multiple vehicle thefts and break-ins, with police recovering stolen vehicles and linking the teen to the crimes using a key programming device.

DeKalb County Police seek a man linked to a fatal home invasion in Lithonia; the homeowner was fatally shot and suspects were seen at a nearby Walmart after the incident.

DeKalb County begins a major water main replacement on College Avenue, with construction expected from June 9 through December 2025, primarily at night.

R&B singer Jaheim Hoagland was arrested in Fulton County for animal cruelty, neglecting six dogs' basic needs. His prior similar offense occurred in 2021.

A manhunt is underway for an arsonist who set fire to the Buckhead MARTA station in Atlanta, with Crime Stoppers offering a reward for information leading to an arrest.