4-year-old girl dies in accidental drowning at an Atlanta home. Police responded to a call and the child was later pronounced dead at a hospital.

Two missing Atlanta cousins, aged 9 and 10, were found safe and returned home, raising issues about children's social media use and digital supervision.

Sandy Springs earned a Moody's Aaa rating for a $48.5 million bond issue for public safety improvements, including fire station upgrades, which Mayor Rusty Paul says highlights the city's fiscal health and investment in community services.

Federal prosecutors have charged ten individuals in connection with a $9 million fraud scheme targeting SBA loan programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. The indictment alleges the group used false documents to obtain loans, spending the proceeds on luxury cars and homes. David Nathaniel Black Jr. faces over 100 counts of money laundering, while authorities continue to search for one suspect. The case is being prosecuted with support from the FBI and Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General.

Delores Henderson is the new Deputy Warden of Administration at BCTC, promoted from her previous role, with a strong background in finance and facility operations.

Woodstock City Council updated its Comprehensive Transportation Plan, focusing on traffic flow, pedestrian paths, and Smart Cities tech, based on public feedback.

Athens-Clarke County is seeking public art proposals for murals at Lay Park and Heard Park Community Centers, with a September 19 submission deadline.

Woodstock names Melissa Sigmund as Community Development Director, bringing extensive planning expertise and leadership experience to guide the city’s growth.

Fayetteville residents involved in HOAs and POAs will meet city leaders to discuss community concerns on September 6. The meeting will provide project updates and discuss new solid waste services.

Georgia's Senate Study Committee on Foster Care is holding its first meeting to assess and improve services for transition-age youth. The public event will be live-streamed on August 20.

Marietta Police are searching for a 2019-2022 Chevy Silverado suspected of involvement in a hit-and-run that killed truck driver Terrell Lowdermilk on an I-75 ramp.

A road collapse on Stonegate Industrial Blvd in Stone Mountain has prompted closures and repair efforts, with the extent and cause under investigation.

Atlanta's weather includes sunny skies with intermittent showers and thunderstorms, hot temperatures, and light winds.