A $2.3 million preservation plan will restore the Vine City homes of Grace Towns Hamilton and her father and convert them into public historic landmarks.

Advocacy groups say Serverfarm and VoltaGrid installed dozens of generators in Covington without final air permits and have asked EPD to halt construction while regulators review the filings. The companies say they have consulted authorities.

FEMA approved another round of recovery grants for Georgia after Hurricane Helene, directing millions toward debris removal, utilities and mitigation projects across multiple counties.

A 20-year-old Athens man was arrested July 1 and charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of children after a CyberTipline referral and forensic review.

A man doing lawn work was seriously injured on Lumpkin Road; deputies used Flock cameras to locate the car and arrested Francisco Berry, authorities say.

A customer complaint about extreme heat forced a South Fulton Chipotle dining room to close while HVAC repairs were made. City crews and code enforcement responded quickly.

A line of potentially severe thunderstorms moved across North Georgia on Wednesday, prompting a widespread severe thunderstorm watch and multiple county warnings in metro Atlanta.

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

A Dunwoody men’s clinic sold a pricey ED package after a “free” consult, leaving a 74‑year‑old patient fighting for a refund and doctors urging caution.

Six Flags Over Georgia says Georgia Gold Rusher will remain closed for the rest of the 2026 season while the manufacturer upgrades ride vehicles. The park expects to reopen the coaster in 2027.

A 3‑year‑old died after being rushed to a Richmond County hospital; his mother and her boyfriend are jailed on multiple child‑cruelty counts. Local reports say other children in the home showed signs of neglect.

An alumni trust won a $499,950 EPA brownfields grant to remove asbestos, lead and PCBs from the former Henderson School. The cleanup clears a path to repurpose the 20‑acre campus into a community center and garden.