Sharis McCrary, a longtime deputy, was named College Park police chief after Connie Rogers' resignation. She inherits a department short on officers and shadowed by a discrimination lawsuit.

Miss G Trading is taking the 214,481‑sf McEver 985 distribution center in Oakwood, a sign that demand for modern logistics space along the I‑985 corridor is returning.

A Marietta man allegedly stole an ambulance and drove it to Wellstar Kennestone, telling officers he wanted to "save the world." Authorities say video shows him drinking and he faces DUI and felony theft charges.

Cogent agreed to sell ten U.S. data centers to I Squared Capital for $225M, earmarking the cash to accelerate debt reduction as the buyer builds an AI-focused colocation platform.

Georgia Medicaid began reimbursing telehealth lactation visits on April 1, 2026, expanding breastfeeding support for Medicaid-covered parents, especially in rural counties.

A Georgia State Patrol chase from I‑20 ended near an Atlanta gas station in a deadly crash; video shows the fleeing car go airborne and investigators are on scene.

Atlanta Technical College opened a Microsoft Datacenter Academy as tech layoffs and AI-driven shifts reshape hiring. Local leaders say hands-on labs help, but experts warn training alone won’t fix deeper gaps.

Lindsie Chrisley was arrested in Cherokee County and faces DUI and several traffic charges. She says she was avoiding an animal and plans to fight the case.

A black bear ran through a Cobb County apartment complex Monday, leaving residents shaken and a viral video in its wake.

Heavy storms and a Flood Watch are in effect Tuesday for Atlanta. Expect soggy commutes and localized flash flooding.

The National Weather Service warns Big Creek could crest near 9.5 feet, threatening the Big Creek Greenway, Rock Mill Park and a YMCA campground across parts of Fulton and Forsyth counties.

After 36 years, the Duluth Melting Pot will shutter May 31; owners will host a Final Dip weekend May 29–31 with special menus and keepsakes.

Federal and global health agencies say alcohol raises the risk of at least seven cancers, and Atlanta experts are urging clearer warning labels and more screening.