DeKalb County encourages voters to check their registration status and prepare for the General Election, with advance voting beginning mid-October and a voter registration deadline of October 7.

Stephen Harper dropped his lawsuit accusing Dwight Howard of sexual assault, and the case was dismissed with prejudice. No settlement was given, and reasons for the dismissal were not provided.

SparkleBerry INK, a new craft and vinyl store, opens in Acworth with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Mayor Allegood to celebrate the city's growing business community.

Fayetteville announces repaving projects that will affect local commutes from August 26 to September 4, targeting several streets including Fenwyck Commons and Veterans Parkway, with traffic control to minimize disruptions.

The GBI is aiding in a Camilla, GA shooting probe where two men were unintentionally shot by another man. Witnesses were interviewed, and evidence indicates the shooting was accidental. No charges have been filed; the investigation is ongoing.

The Georgia State Senate's study committee will hold a meeting on August 28 to discuss challenges in state correctional facilities, with public access to the session in person and online.

Cledir Barros faces a retrial on charges of child cruelty after a previous hung jury. His defense claims he was unaware of the abuse while prosecutors allege he should have known.

Marquez Roberts, 31, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault and firearm possession after an Atlanta shooting incident. The victim is stable; the investigation continues.

JD Vance criticizes Kamala Harris's immigration record, while Trump inspects a border fence in Arizona. Both emphasize border security, countering Democrats' claims of the strongest bipartisan border deal.

A former VA social worker in Atlanta resigned after being accused of trading methadone with patients. While federal prosecutors declined the case, DeKalb County is still reviewing for possible charges.

JD Vance rallies in Valdosta, GA, headlining an event focused on immigration, coordinating with VP Harris's Democratic nomination acceptance, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta.

Atlanta high school bands win cash prizes in the Great Atlanta Band Challenge sponsored by 1-800-TruckWreck, with Mundy's Mill securing the top prize.

The Arthur Blank Family Foundation donated $6.5 million to upgrade athletic facilities at four HBCUs, including Clark Atlanta University, improving the turf at Panther Stadium.