A former nurse and detention officer sergeant were arrested in a Fulton County jail contraband probe, charged with conspiracy and possession of prohibited items.

A man was shot near Spelman College and hospitalized; the incident occurred on McDaniel Street SW, not directly on campus. The victim was conscious when found; no suspect description or arrests have been reported.

Atlanta-area dentist Paul Kim pleads guilty to child porn charges, with over 1,900 images and 798 videos found.

Wolford Hunter Kilgore of Kennesaw, GA, pleaded guilty to child molestation charges and received a 40-year sentence, with 15 years in prison and 25 on probation.

A Canton man was convicted of molesting an 8-year-old; he faces severe penalties including a potential life sentence or a minimum of 25 years followed by probation.

Storm in Cartersville caused power outages affecting 2,300 customers, structure fires including a worship center, and strewn debris; city departments actively restoring services.

Lawrenceville considers changing its business occupation tax from a flat rate to a method based on gross receipts and profitability, inviting public input at a hearing.

Douglas County Commissioners have reduced the millage rate by .025 mills, offering taxpayers a slight savings on property taxes, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and taxpayer relief in their decision.

Athens city services will be adjusted for Labor Day: the Animal Shelter is closed, non-emergency animal services suspended, Solid Waste pickups delayed by a day (excluding downtown), Transit services not operating, and government offices closed.

The Atlanta Police Department responded to a shooting on McDaniel Street SW where a 25-year-old man was wounded and received treatment at a hospital. The investigation is ongoing.

Atlanta's forecast includes sporadic showers and storms this week, with highs in the low 90s and a chance of afternoon thunderstorms, per the National Weather Service.

A Dunwoody High School student was administered Narcan after a suspected overdose, leading to a school lockdown and subsequent hospitalization. The incident is under investigation.

Cobb County Superior Court's Judicial Emergency has been extended due to a document backlog caused by software issues. Staffing shortages also hinder operations, impacting court services and case document accessibility.