The Clayton County Jail in metro Atlanta experienced a malfunctioning AC system during a heat wave, with temperatures reaching 90.7 degrees. Maintenance is addressing the issue.

A road rage incident in Northeast Atlanta led to a shooting, leaving one critically injured. The police are investigating and seeking information from the public.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is probing an officer-involved shooting of Gregory Griffin in Savannah, after he allegedly fired at police and was shot in return.

A man was shot dead inside an Atlanta apartment complex. Authorities are investigating the motive and searching for the suspect. Witnesses are urged to come forward.

Three individuals were sentenced for PPP fraud, with the lead defendant ordered to pay $9.6 million in restitution after receiving a 10-year prison sentence.

Fayetteville schedules a city hall meeting for HOA/POA leaders on August 17 to discuss neighborhood governance roles.

Police are looking for a teen after an attempted robbery in Peachtree City; a woman fought off her assailant and removed his mask. Initial concerns of sexual assault are ruled out by police, focusing on robbery as the motive.

Senator Jon Ossoff is working to secure $20 million for water infrastructure improvements in East Point, Georgia, focusing on water treatment system upgrades for community resilience.

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved community improvements including senior meal service upgrades, pedestrian safety measures on Singleton Road, and a water main replacement in the Hopkins Mill Subdivision.

An 18-year-old named Rithwak Somepalli was arrested for a fatal crash in Alpharetta, charged with homicide by vehicle and reckless driving, resulting in the death of two UGA students and a high school senior.

Lawrenceville's Mayor and Council adopted a $189 million budget for FY 2025 focused on community growth, with a new millage rate set for public hearings in July.

Morehouse School of Medicine's new Perinatal Patient Navigator program in Georgia trains Black women as doulas to fight high maternal mortality rates, with hopes for better maternity care outcomes.

A man was indicted on murder and rape charges for a 1990 cold case in DeKalb County after DNA linked him to the crime and a related 1992 assault in Detroit.