Former state investigator Josh Waites says the AG’s office pushed a malicious prosecution that cost him jobs and reputation after his 2020 firing.

A shooting was reported Thursday afternoon near the Shell at 486 Ponce De Leon Ave NE across from Chick‑fil‑A; one person drove to the hospital and APD is investigating.

Atlanta police are searching for a person of interest after a deadly downtown shooting and urged witnesses to contact homicide detectives. Tips can be submitted anonymously.

WSB‑TV posted video showing a Metro Atlanta council debating whether to remove its police chief, underscoring tensions over leadership, oversight and staffing. Here’s what to know and what to watch next.

Portman Hospitality Fund I has bought the Westin Peachtree Plaza and says it will renovate the 73‑story landmark ahead of Atlanta’s Super Bowl in early 2028.

Adam Wexler, founder of PrizePicks, gave $10 million to UGA men’s basketball — the university calls it the largest single gift for the program.

A 43-year-old wanted in a Cobb County homicide was captured after Anderson County deputies boxed his tractor‑trailer on I‑85.

A Norfolk Southern freight train struck a tractor‑trailer and derailed at Old Cornelia Highway and Yonah‑Homer Road in Hall County, blocking the crossing while investigators and crews respond.

Cobb County detectives have identified a suspect and say some incidents may date back to 2022. Potential victims and witnesses are being urged to contact investigators.

Lidl will anchor Arbor Square in Douglasville, helping ALTO Real Estate Funds bring the shopping center to full occupancy and reshaping the Hwy 5 retail corridor.

Two Georgia Southern students died after a wrong‑way driver struck their car on I‑16 near mile marker 34. The university offered counseling as the community mourned.

Bon Secours will build a $23M freestanding emergency center in Five Forks to expand 24/7 care, imaging and trauma-capable exam rooms.

A black bear was reported near Alpharetta Elementary and the Lantern Ridge subdivision; officers could not locate the animal. Police are urging residents to supervise children and pets and to secure attractants.