Atlanta Police Foundation offers $10,000 bonuses to attract experienced officers from other agencies, with added benefits for transfers, ahead of major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Jakari Childs is sentenced to life with parole for murdering a schoolmate outside an IHOP in Lithonia, Georgia.

An off-duty Atlanta police officer, Garrett Rolfe, was involved in a physical altercation leading to an arrest and an internal investigation by the Atlanta Police Department.

Dunwoody announces the groundbreaking of the Wildcat Creek Learning Lab, a new environmental education facility in collaboration with the Nature Center.

Atlanta's new digital platform, Showcase Atlanta Vendor Directory, aims to help local small businesses gain visibility and opportunities during major events.

Georgia's tax collections increased by 4.1% in June, with a notable 12.5% rise in individual income tax revenue offset by a 10% drop in corporate tax collections.

The GBI is investigating a fatal shooting of a man by a DNR ranger in Lamar County, Georgia. The man, identified as Dante Smith, allegedly charged towards the ranger with a knife.

Atlanta's forecast predicts showers and thunderstorms, with varying precipitation chances in the afternoons and evenings and temperatures around 90-95 degrees.

A Delta flight made an emergency landing due to a passenger's portable battery catching fire; the FAA and crew responded quickly, and no injuries were reported.

Atlanta successfully handled large gatherings during the Fourth of July weekend, including the AJC Peachtree Road Race and FIFA Club World Cup 2025, with efficient emergency response.

A man in Carroll County, Georgia, was arrested for attempting to abduct a 10-year-old girl; he faces several charges including kidnapping and is currently in jail without bond.

Lawrenceville is hosting a workshop series on city planning and development, with three events focusing on transportation, community visioning, and a planning expo.

Whitney Blake Purvis from "16 & Pregnant" was charged with felony involuntary manslaughter and drug-related offenses after John Mark Harris overdosed in Georgia.