Lawrenceville invites community input on Honest Alley revamp, with a meeting on August 9 and an online survey available. They plan to transform the space into a vibrant area with outdoor dining and art.

Hampton Morris won the first U.S. men's Olympic weightlifting medal since 1984, taking bronze in the 61kg division.

Georgia's School Superintendent approved an AP African American Studies course after the Attorney General clarified its legality under the state's racial teachings law.

Chief Judge A. Gregory Poole declared a Judicial Emergency for Cobb County Superior Court due to systemic failures following a software update, affecting court operations and constitutional rights.

The City of Suwanee's FY 2025 balanced budget features a 6.5% increase in spending, with investments in personnel, infrastructure, and electric vehicles, while maintaining the millage rate.

A final hearing was held regarding a rail line proposal by Sandersville Railroad which may use eminent domain in a historic Black community in Georgia.

An Athens man, Lance Allen Meyer, was arrested in Gwinnett County for meth trafficking after a K9 police dog detected the drugs during a traffic stop.

Cobb County files motions to intervene and reconsider rulings mandating new elections for two commission districts following a judge's decision, stressing importance of correct legal process and minimizing disruption.

Georgia's State Election Board approved a rule possibly allowing local boards to delay election certification, raising concerns over election integrity.

Michael Reese's exhibition at the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center celebrates the history of African-American aviators through lightboxes and QR codes.

Dunwoody is updating its Comprehensive Plan through the "Direction Dunwoody" initiative, seeking extensive public input on development, transportation, and housing for the city's future to 2045.

Atlanta is experiencing a week of clear skies and high temperatures in the mid-90s, with evenings in the mid-70s and minimal chances of rain, per the National Weather Service.

A routine traffic stop in Gwinnett County led to a drug bust when a K9 unit detected narcotics, resulting in Lance Allen Meyer's arrest for methamphetamine trafficking.