A dashcam recording led to one Roswell Police officer being fired and another placed on leave for inappropriate comments about harming children. The department has opened an internal review.

The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting after a man died in an incident that began with a fight on a bus and ended with a chase and the bus being disabled by police.

A shootout in Atlanta on Peachtree Street involved multiple victims and police, with the suspect and three injured persons transferred to hospitals; charges are pending as investigations continue.

Waffle House is set to increase workers' base pay after union pressure, with raises starting at $3 in June and reaching $5.25 by 2026, and will introduce tenure bonuses and extra wages for late shifts.

DeKalb County's Cross Keys High School will change its mascot from the "Indians" to the Phoenix to address cultural sensitivity concerns and promote inclusivity.

Two women were wounded in an early morning shooting on Northside Drive in Atlanta; police are investigating the incident, seeking information from the public.

A 30-year-old man self-admitted to an Atlanta hospital for a gunshot wound early in the morning; the police were notified and are investigating the incident with few details available.

Morehouse College hosts Camp HBC-Youth, a summer program emphasizing HBCU heritage and education, providing children with enrichment opportunities centered on resilience and engagement.

An escaped inmate from Spalding County was recaptured shortly after fleeing a work detail. His identity and criminal background have not been disclosed.

Lawrenceville is soliciting proposals for a new community mural near Georgia Gwinnett College, with a paint-by-numbers section for public participation. Submissions are open until July 26, 2024.

MARTA will proceed with the Five Points Station renovation despite Atlanta Mayor Dickens' call for a delay amid concerns from an ongoing audit of the 'More MARTA' sales tax. The renovation will last 18 months but will not disrupt rail services.

Albert Ross, a drug syndicate leader, received two life sentences for trafficking cocaine after a multi-agency investigation revealed his extensive criminal network connected to a Mexican cartel.

Two men were arrested for an attempted burglary at an Atlanta Dollar Tree after police intervened, using a Taser on one suspect who resisted. Both were found with stolen goods.