05/04/2026

Georgia Scales Up Coastal Defense With $1M Wetlands Restoration Push

Georgia's coastal communities are mounting an aggressive response to rising seas and storm erosion, with state-backed projects securing major federal funding for nature-based protections. The effort marks a shift toward living shorelines and marsh restoration as barriers against the Atlantic's advancing threat.

May 4

DeKalb Ring Bust Nets 14 Arrests, Drugs and Guns Seized

Law enforcement in DeKalb County arrested 14 suspects ranging from teenagers to middle-aged offenders in a coordinated raid targeting a major drug trafficking operation. The bust netted narcotics, firearms, and cash in what authorities say is part of a broader crackdown on organized crime threatening the county.

May 4

Cobb County SWAT Standoff Ends in Man, Woman Dead

May 4

Copper Theft Sparks Gas Blast at Atlanta's Northside Plaza

May 4