The Peachtree Road Race, a July 4th event in Atlanta, had over 52,000 participants, including elite winners Hellen Obiri and Patrick Kiprop, and wheelchair victors Daniel Romanchuk and Susannah Scaroni.

DeKalb County holds a vigil for Darion Pharr, 22, who was shot dead in an apartment complex, with his killer unidentified. Meanwhile, a year after Shannon Boswell was killed, their family seeks answers in a case with no new developments.

Four people were shot at Martin Street Plaza Apartments in Atlanta; suspects fled in a black Dodge Ram. The neighborhood is unsettled by the violence.

Peachtree City announces infrastructure updates, temporary road and trail closures, and provides contact details for Public Works and Recreation Departments for further information.

ATLDOT announces a halt to construction closures in Atlanta over the July 4th weekend for smoother holiday travel.

Douglas County Development Services is moving to a new cashless facility on Timber Ridge Drive in July, leading to a temporary closure from July 16-21. Services will resume on July 22 at the new location.

Federal agents seized more than 700 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a cucumber shipment outside a Gainesville warehouse on July 1, 2025. Arrested at the scene were Andres Jasso, Jr. of Georgia and Rufino Pineda-Perez, a previously deported Mexican national. The bust, part of Operation Take Back America, underscores ongoing efforts to dismantle major drug trafficking networks and protect communities from the deadly reach of narcotics.

The GBI is investigating a death in Cook County following a chase and standoff that ended with suspect Daquona Peede's self-inflicted gunshot wound. Peede was wanted for a Henry County homicide.

Atlanta adjusts solid waste collection due to Independence Day; Friday pickups moved to Saturday, July 5. Regular schedule resumes Monday, July 7. Residents can use the city's resources for assistance.

Clayton County is hosting a free "Protect Your Digital Identity Training" event on July 16, 2025, to educate residents on digital security, with hands-on guidance for various devices. Registration is required.

Atlanta's Independence Day weekend weather forecast promises mostly clear skies, warm temperatures near 92 degrees, and minimal chances of rain, with a gentle breeze. Ideal conditions are expected for outdoor festivities.

Lawrenceville maintains its millage rate at 3.26 mills for 2025, leading to a property tax increase due to exceeding the rollback rate.

Acworth recognized Amateur Radio Week and the crucial role of ham radio operators in emergencies during their annual Field Day exercise on June 28th, highlighting their importance in disaster communication.