Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced new sanctions against the Mexican cartel La Nueva Familia Michoacana to combat fentanyl trafficking while in Atlanta.

Tapestry Hospice in Northwest Georgia has settled to pay $1.4 million over alleged healthcare fraud relating to kickback schemes with medical directors.

The University of Georgia's intranasal COVID-19 vaccine, CVXGA, is set for clinical trials with 10,000 participants to compare its effectiveness to current mRNA vaccines. Developed by UGA start-up CyanVac, it uses a modified parainfluenza virus.

Marietta's Superior Court is summoning jurors for service on June 24, 2024, and advises punctuality and pre-confirmation of attendance. Two parking options are available for jurors.

VP Kamala Harris discussed gun violence and youth voter engagement in Atlanta, advocating stricter gun laws, student loan debt forgiveness, and support for former inmates starting businesses.

Dunwoody has been recognized with top financial reporting awards by the GFOA, continuing a tradition of excellence in government accounting and transparency.

The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Statesboro, GA, after incidents with a black Camaro, resulting in the death of Robert Allen Bostic.

Atlanta police responded to a report of a person in distress at 125 Ted Turner Dr. SW and found a man dead, suspected of homicide after an alleged altercation.

The Atlanta City Council approved a $7.5 million relief fund for businesses affected by recent water main breaks, aiming to cover losses and wages. Applications open June 24 with a deadline of July 8.

The Tracey Wyatt Rec Center's rock climbing wall in College Park will not be removed, staying as a resource for introducing Black youth to climbing, after a city council debate on safety and use concerns.

A fire at Silver Oaks Apartments in Clarkston caused significant damage, displacing 16 families. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Incumbent Levon Allen wins the runoff election for Clayton County sheriff with 55% of the votes, emphasizing community policing and departmental training. Despite criticism from former Sheriff Victor Hill, Allen's policies secured his reelection.

A man was found dead in Atlanta after a vicious beating, with the event captured on surveillance footage showing an altercation with another individual. No suspects have been detained.