Clayton County Public Schools updated their technology policy, now limiting take-home devices to high school students, due to costs from device damage.

Gunfire in a usually quiet Locust Grove neighborhood resulted in the death of a 15-year-old boy and damage to homes and vehicles, leaving the community shaken. Police are investigating the incident.

A DeKalb County mother was released on bond after her son was fatally shot by his twin with a gun found in her purse. She faces charges of second-degree murder and cruelty to children.

Atlanta's weather forecast includes showers and thunderstorms with high heat index values, slight winds, and muggy conditions throughout the week, with a consistent chance of precipitation.

Marietta Fire Department will host a “Push-In Ceremony” for two new 2025 KME fire engines, purchased below market value using SPLOST funds, reflecting the city's effort to maintain an efficient emergency fleet.

Atlanta police seek public help in identifying shoplifters who targeted Sephora and Nike stores, with a possible $5,000 reward for tips leading to arrest.

Two men were rescued by Atlanta Fire Rescue and Cobb County's team with police helicopter support after their tubes deflated on the Chattahoochee River.

Three individuals were shot at 345 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta; all were conscious when police arrived and are receiving medical care. The investigation by the Aggravated Assault Unit is ongoing.

A temporary closure for roadway reconstruction will affect Atlanta's 5th Street NW, from July 28 to August 1, 2025; detours and traffic control measures are in place.

Atlanta faces a hot week with temperatures up to 97 degrees and high humidity. Evening storms and high chances of precipitation are expected to continue throughout the week.

Gwinnett County approves six small area plans for its 2045 Unified Plan, reflecting direct community input on land use, housing, and economic development.

Cobb County's new "CobbGov" mobile app for both Apple and Android is designed to facilitate resident interactions with county services and provide real-time updates and alerts.

Joshua Keith Thompson was sentenced to 200 months for meth possession in South Georgia after a traffic stop escalated to his arrest. His extensive criminal history includes multiple felonies.