The City of Riverdale is hosting a Back-to-School Pep Rally with music, games, and support for families, including free haircuts, braiding, and school supplies for students.

An arrest has been made in a series of burglaries at Brentwood Downs Apartments in Gwinnett County, with Darrius Stokes charged for his alleged involvement.

A 5-year-old boy from Cumming died after drowning in a North Georgia lake. Despite rescue efforts, he was submerged too long. The incident is ruled as accidental.

The Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival is returning to Sandy Springs this fall with music, an Artist Market, and family zones. Submissions for the 2025 poster are open until July 25.

Georgia's agricultural community will convene at the Joint Ag Issues Summit in Perry on August 21, 2025, led by State Senator Russ Goodman and State Representative Robert Dickey.

Jonathan Lawson was arrested by Atlanta Police for a January fatal shooting on Fisher Road SE, with charges including murder and aggravated assault. He is being held at Fulton County Jail.

Brian McManus was convicted of murdering his wife, Lucille, after trying to fake her suicide. Evidence showed marital fraud and an extramarital affair motives. He faces a life sentence.

The Austell City Council voted to raise property tax rates over 150%, introducing an additional tax for fire services, facing backlash over fiscal challenges.

Clayton County's District 3 is hosting the "Best Block Award" to promote neighborhood beautification, inviting residents to submit photos to win recognition and a yard sign.

Clayton County is hosting an outdoor screening of "A Minecraft Movie" at the Gerald Matthews Sports Complex on August 16, 2025, curated by Commissioner Tashe' Allen. The event starts at 7:30 PM and aims to foster community togetherness.

Atlanta faces a heatwave with mid-90s temperatures and intermittent chances of showers and thunderstorms. The heat index could reach 99. The pattern continues through the week, with varying chances for rain, particularly in the afternoons.

A Canton man received a 30-year sentence for molesting a child in a Walmart parking lot, with the incident and two others caught on surveillance video.

Richard Bailey, wanted on 91 felony charges, was arrested in Florida; he's linked to a $3.2 million cryptocurrency scam. Brittany Addis faces multiple charges, including child neglect.