Georgia's Senate aims to make the state a top tourism destination, holding its first hearing lakeside on August 14.

An exhibition titled "Witness to the Holocaust" at the Marietta History Center showcases W.A. Scott III's photos of Buchenwald's liberation, comparing Jim Crow laws and Nuremberg Race Laws.

Atlanta's forecast includes thunderstorms and rain, with persistent clouds and chances of showers into the weekend.

A shooting in Northwest Atlanta over a financial dispute left one man injured; the suspect has not been arrested. The investigation is active, with police urging witnesses to come forward.

An alleged drunk driver crashed into a lake at high speeds in Spalding County, trapping a 3-year-old inside; the child was rescued and the driver faces multiple charges.

A historic building in downtown Ball Ground, GA caught fire overnight; firefighters responded rapidly, later controlling the situation. Causes remain under investigation.

A 17-year-old boy was shot in Southeast Atlanta, leading to a police investigation. He was hospitalized and the case details are still under development without any suspects identified.

19-year-old Rico T. Arnold was arrested in connection to a mass shooting in Atlanta's Sweet Auburn, charged with murder and 10 counts of aggravated assault.

A 1-year-old child and a 64-year-old woman were shot in Atlanta; both were conscious when police arrived and were hospitalized. The incident is under investigation.

A small plane crashed in a Brookhaven neighborhood, injuring three who were hospitalized. The plane was from All2Fly Flight School and was conducting training flights.

Cherokee County approved improvements for the SR 92 and Trickum Rd intersection, with construction set for about a year after beginning. The project includes dual left turn lanes and pedestrian safety features.

Georgia's July net tax revenues for FY 2026 decreased by 2.7% to $2.49 billion, despite individual income tax revenue slightly rising and increased motor vehicle-related fees. Corporate Income Tax collection saw a significant drop.

GBI arrests four in Thomson, GA for a 2020 double homicide cold case involving Cheryl Newsome and Troy Bennett.