A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Jonesboro Road SE in Atlanta; the woman's identity is withheld pending kin notification, and the investigation is ongoing.

Clayton County now allows citizens to request police documents at any precinct, easing access to reports and impound releases, with services available Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4 PM.

Gwinnett County residents join a Citizens Budget Review Team to advise on fiscal priorities for the 2026 county budget, led by Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson, enhancing transparency and local involvement.

Chairwoman Lisa Cupid led the fifth Dobbins Air Reserve Base Meeting with regional leaders to discuss the base's role in local economy and its future.

A 59-year-old man was shot in the leg in Atlanta, with police investigating but no suspect information released.

Two men were fatally hit by vehicles while crossing I-85 in Atlanta, causing a shutdown of the southbound lanes for investigation. No arrests have been made.

Commissioner Ben Ku of Gwinnett County is elected to the National Association of Counties' LGBTQIA+ Leadership Committee, aiming to enhance LGBTQIA+ representation nationally.

The East Campus Connector Bridge in Athens will be closed for 6-8 weeks starting August 11 for maintenance, with alternative Greenway routes available.

Clayton State University offers a free Cyber Security Certificate Program for local young adults, with classes running from September 19 to November 7. Registration is open until September 11.

Christopher Robertson of Fairburn, Georgia, faces federal charges for making online threats against Jewish and Black communities. He was arrested after a stand-off.

Atlanta's forecast includes a week of showers and thunderstorms with varying probabilities each day, and a range of temperatures signaling the seasonal transition.

Georgia has passed House Bill 268, which requires mobile panic alert systems in public schools, provides law enforcement with digital floor plans, enhances mental health services, and sets stricter juvenile penalties for weapons on school grounds.

Athens police warn residents against tossing batteries in trash/recycling due to fire risks, after several fire incidents. Designated drop-off locations are available for safe disposal.