Georgia drivers experience an 8-cent gas price hike, with Atlanta having the highest average at $3.43 per gallon, as oil prices rise and hurricane season poses additional threats.

Georgia Senator John Albers responded to an attempted assassination of former President Trump, praising the first responders and advocating for unity.

Atlanta opens a cooling center at Selena Butler Park and Recreation Center to help residents combat extreme summer heat, with operation hours from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

DeKalb County has completed repair work on a damaged six-inch water main, advising residents of potential temporary brown water as service resumes.

Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for healthcare fraud.

Two separate car crashes in the metro Atlanta area resulted in two deaths and one severe injury. The incidents are currently under investigation by the Georgia State Patrol and Cobb County Police.

A 16-year-old boy, Maurice Weems, was fatally shot at the Reserve at Hollywood apartments in northwest Atlanta, with no arrests made as police investigate the motive.

David Rangel, 41, from Hoschton, is in custody for vandalizing several churches in Buford, Georgia, with no clear motive as per surveillance footage and police reports.

Black faith leaders gathered at the Georgia Capitol to support President Biden, urging Democrats to unite ahead of elections, despite concerns raised about his debate performance and Republicans questioning his cognitive state.

Atlanta police seek suspect after a break-in at Frenchy CBD Café on July 1st, where a window was broken and items were stolen. A reward is offered for helpful tips.

Atlanta police engaged in two high-speed chases, arresting a wanted individual and stopping a hijacked bus, showcasing the efficiency of the police's elite ACE unit.

Two individuals graduated from the Cobb County Drug Treatment Court, which offers a rehabilitative approach over incarceration for substance use disorder, consisting of an 18-24 month program with accountability, treatment, and community support.

Atlanta's population grows to 5.2 million, with Fulton and Gwinnett counties seeing the largest increases; the city leads in growth rate. The ARC attributes the population boost to a vibrant economy despite a slight slowdown from the previous year.