Cobb County prepares for the new school year with back-to-school events and supply drives, while organizations encourage donations of school items for children in need.

A masked gunman fired at the Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center in Georgia, prompting a lockdown and multiple arrests; no injuries were reported.

A transport van carrying inmates crashed in Georgia after the driver, who was not under the influence, fell asleep, causing several non-life-threatening injuries.

A man was stabbed after an altercation in Atlanta. Police responded and the victim, though injured, was conscious. Investigations are ongoing, with no suspects yet named.

Two teenagers were killed by lightning in Southeast Georgia during a fishing trip, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta and confirmed by the Ware County Sheriff's Office.

A CSX train collided with a stuck semi-truck in Conyers; no injuries reported. Despite signage, trucks often cross the tracks. Police are investigating; no charges filed yet.

Atlanta faces a hot and humid week, with temperatures reaching mid-90s, high heat index values, and chances of afternoon showers and thunderstorms throughout the week.

Snellville Police launches Operation Southern Slowdown to combat speeding with multistate law enforcement from July 14-20, targeting speed-related accidents and fatalities.

District 3 Commissioner Martin Raxton will host a free Civics 101 program in Douglasville on the first Saturday of August to educate residents about local government.

The Atlanta Police Department issues safety reminders ahead of Beyoncé's concert, urging attendees to be vigilant, use rideshares, and avoid drinking and driving for a secure event.

Four defendants in Middle Georgia’s meth trafficking operation received prison sentences, with the longest being 278 months for Denzelle Diangelo Willis. All pleaded guilty to related charges and face supervised release after serving their time.

Calandra Watson has been announced as the new superintendent of Bacon Probation Detention Center/Transitional Center, with a history of roles in the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Clayton County Police Department, along with the District Attorney's Office, will give away free gun lockboxes to locals on August 9, 2025, to promote firearm safety.