Athens-Clarke County is preparing for a Risk-Limiting Audit of its recent election, as required by Georgia law, which will be open to public observation.

Sonny Perdue was inducted into the National Agricultural Hall of Fame, with the ceremony held in Kansas City, KS, for his contributions to agriculture.

A 22-year-old mother, Jocelyn Romero, received a 50-year prison sentence after her toddler died from fentanyl; her boyfriend, Pablo Garcia, got 30 years for drug trafficking.

Atlanta cyclists honored Carlos Moreno, killed by an alleged drunk driver, with a memorial ride past the crash site, where a ghost bike was placed. Suspect Lane Keyes faces charges including vehicular homicide and DUI.

Three teens were shot near Clark Atlanta University; they were conscious when hospitalized. The incident wasn't on university grounds or related to its events.

A woman was shot during a suspected road rage incident in Atlanta and is being treated at Grady Hospital; police are investigating with no arrests yet.

Dirty Luxury Official is an Atlanta group that spotlights homeless musicians, turning sidewalks into stages and sharing their stories online, leading to viral success and opportunities for the artists.

A 65-year-old man was shot while in his vehicle in Atlanta. The incident involving an unknown assailant and gunfire is under investigation by the Atlanta Police Department.

Clayton County won the ARC 2025 Visionary of Excellence Award for the Tara Boulevard LCI Study, which aims to transform an 11-mile area to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists.

Athens-Clarke County seeks members for policy-making boards, with applications due by November 7, 2025. Various positions are open, including on the Industrial Development Authority and the Historic Preservation Commission.

GDOT begins preliminary work to replace Freemanville Road bridge over Cooper Sandy Creek, which will include an 11-foot lane in each direction, shoulders, and a multiuse path. Road closures and detours expected.

Eric Griner was appointed Assistant Superintendent of Bacon Transitional Center, with a focus on operations, staff oversight, and supervising residents.

Atlanta's Boulder Park Drive SW is partly closed for resurfacing, with one lane closed on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., but with traffic controllers on site.