Acworth city honored members of its police force with an oath ceremony for new hire Justin Reed and promotions of multiple officers, emphasizing their commitment to public safety.

The Milton City Council approved an expansion for Milton Montessori School, allowing for an additional 160 students. The council also discussed sidewalk standards and recognized September as Milton Mental Wellness Month.

Belvedere Lane in Decatur will be closed from Sept 11 to Oct 9 due to stormwater drain replacement works, affecting local traffic and requiring detours.

The Senate Study Committee on AI plans its fourth meeting, chaired by Sen. John Albers, focusing on the balance between innovation and regulation, with live coverage available.

The Cobb County Youth Commission is accepting applications for its 2024-25 term, offering high school students a chance to engage in local government and community service.

Norfolk Southern will perform urgent railroad repairs in Gainesville, closing Aviation and Industrial boulevards crossing from Sept. 9-12. A detour via Dorsey Street will be in place.

The National Weather Service forecasts varied weather for Atlanta with clouds and a chance of showers increasing towards the weekend, mild temperatures, and mostly sunny skies expected into the next week.

Sen. Jones responds to the Apalachee High School shooting by urging action on gun safety and secure firearm storage, emphasizing the need to protect students without infringing on Second Amendment rights.

High school quarterback Carson Kimball suffered a severe spinal cord injury during a game and underwent surgery; he's showing gradual improvement and the community is rallying with support and fundraising efforts.

Fulton County launched the Senior Medicare Wellness program at the Bowden Center, focusing on easy access to annual wellness checks for seniors in a comfortable environment.

Marietta opens registration for the 19th Annual Squarecrows in the Square contest, where creativity blossoms in the form of unique scarecrow-like creations.

An injured man with gunshot wounds was found at an Atlanta intersection, with the shooting believed to have occurred on Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW. Police urge witnesses to provide information.

The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Bartow County that injured James Lee Rourks during a domestic dispute. Rourks faces charges; the probe will review the events for transparency.