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Kennesaw State University has suspended star guard Simeon Cottle indefinitely following a federal indictment alleging his involvement in a massive point-shaving scheme. Prosecutors claim Cottle and former teammate Demond Robinson accepted bribes—ranging from $10,000 to $30,000—to intentionally underperform during a March 2024 game against Queens University.

A malfunction in a chemical reactor at the Polynt Composites plant triggered an emergency evacuation in Forest Park on Thursday morning. The fire, which broke out on the third floor of the facility at 71 Barnett Road, was quickly contained by automatic sprinklers and local fire crews.

A suspected shoplifter was shot and killed by Chamblee police on Thursday afternoon after a pursuit from a local Walmart ended in a nearby apartment complex. Officers initially responded to a shoplifting call at the Chamblee Tucker Road store, where a "brief scuffle" ensued before the suspect fled toward The Oliver apartments.

Atlanta Prepares for World Cup 2026 Atlanta is gearing up for a historic influx of international visitors as it prepares to host eight FIFA World Cup matches starting June 15, 2026. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is readying for record-breaking passenger volumes by deploying advanced biometric eGates and body scanners to manage the surge.

Federal agents have arrested Luis Sanchez-Acevedo for allegedly using a fruit and vegetable stand at the Forest Park farmers market as a front for a major drug operation. Prosecutors say the 41-year-old sold approximately 3,000 counterfeit "M-30" pills—laced with both fentanyl and xylazine (the potent animal sedative known as "tranq")—between September and October 2025.

The City of South Fulton has officially launched a nationwide search for a new police chief following the retirement settlement of Keith Meadows, who concludes a 40-year law enforcement career.

Governor Brian Kemp’s final State of the State address unveiled an ambitious "affordability agenda" fueled by a massive state surplus. The centerpiece is a $1 billion tax rebate—the fourth of his term—alongside an accelerated permanent income tax cut to 4.99%.

The Trump administration has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali nationals, ordering roughly 2,500 people—including nearly 9,000 in metro Atlanta—to depart by March 17, 2026.

An off-duty officer opened fire on a suspected gunman who is accused of shooting two men outside a warming center in Atlanta.

In a major directional change, the city of South Fulton has voted on a retirement plan for Police Chief Keith Meadows. Meadows is leaving amidst four pending lawsuits against the police department. New mayor, Carmalitha Gumbs, spoke on the matter.