An early-morning double shooting in DeKalb County left an adult and a juvenile dead, police said.

Cooper’s Hawk is planning a Perimeter Village outpost in Dunwoody, bringing its tasting‑room format and full menu to the Ashford Dunwoody Road center with a likely 2027 opening. Property listings and local reporting show the chain targeting a large outparcel near Perimeter Mall.

Heat Advisory noon–8 p.m. Thursday, July 2: highs near 97 and feels-like readings around 105. City cooling center open at Selena S. Butler Park.

A barricaded man has prompted a multi‑agency SWAT standoff on Jada Lane in Villa Rica. Police say county deputies are assisting and have not released the man's identity or motive.

Austell officials have proposed a 4.82% tax‑rate increase to 8.50 mills and scheduled three public hearings in early July. The move follows a 158% hike last year.

A shareholder‑rights firm says it’s probing Wheels Up after the company’s 2025 results and a 1‑for‑20 reverse stock split. The notice raises the prospect of investor litigation.

An official-looking 'Election Notice' mailed to Cherokee County residents urged immediate action; elections officials say it wasn't from them and point voters to official resources.

An Atlanta man was booked on aggravated assault after a June beating near Poncey‑Highland left a man dead; police and jail records say the suspect is held on $75,000 bond.

A 23‑count federal indictment alleges five people bought dozens of guns in Georgia and funneled them to Chicago gangs, with some pistols converted into automatic weapons and tied to violent crimes. Prosecutors say the investigation is ongoing.

A joint state‑federal sweep in Crawford County rescued 23 dogs and left a man jailed on drug, gun and alleged dog‑fighting charges.

A man was found shot inside a vehicle Tuesday at the Stratford Ridge Apartments in Marietta. Cobb County police say the victim is in critical condition and are seeking tips.

Atlanta will close its World Cup run with a free 'A Celebration of Sound & Soccer' at Piedmont Park on July 19, featuring a World Cup final screening and Ludacris.

Gwinnett detectives arrested two teens and a juvenile after an April 25 Lilburn armed robbery. Search warrants recovered an altered AR‑15, a converted handgun and drugs.