A Heat Advisory is in effect Tuesday, June 30, in Atlanta with highs near 96°F and 'feels like' temps above 100°F.

A Riverdale search ended in tragedy after rescue crews recovered 6-year-old Ramon "RJ" Jett from a pond; Clayton County detectives say the investigation is ongoing.

A fallen tree snapped a transmission line on Collinsworth Road, leaving most of Palmetto without power; cooling sites opened and crews are on-scene repairing damage.

Heat Advisory noon–8pm Monday, June 29, 2026. Highs in the upper 90s and heat index over 100.

A Richmond County deputy was arrested and fired after an audit found repeated personal searches in the county’s license‑plate reader system. The sheriff’s office says the probe is ongoing.

A viral clip of Atlanta officers in bulky, comic‑book‑style armor split opinion: supporters cite officer safety, critics warn of militarized policing as the city readies big events.

Georgia Banking Company closed a $77.7M private placement led by Fortress affiliates to back expansion after a recent merger. The Atlanta lender says proceeds will support growth, balance-sheet strength and liquidity for existing investors.

Low‑90s heat Saturday in Atlanta with humid, sticky conditions and a slight chance of late‑afternoon storms. Far‑north counties could see isolated strong gusts.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been asked to probe an officer-involved shooting in Henry County. Officials released few details as the independent inquiry began.

A 26-year-old detainee was found unresponsive Thursday in the Clayton County Jail's medical unit and later pronounced dead. The GBI and the county medical examiner are investigating.

Landmark Properties has broken ground on The Standard at Kennesaw, a 656‑bed student housing project minutes from Kennesaw State as enrollment climbs.

A Georgia developer says a 736-acre Chattooga County parcel tied to a planned 171-home community was transferred for $1; his May lawsuit asks a judge to undo the sale and recover promised fees.

Low 70s this morning; high near 90°F. Slight chance of afternoon storms and heat index topping 100°F by the weekend.