A woman suffered critical injuries from a home explosion in Pickens County, necessitating airlift to a burn unit. The community rallied support as the investigation into the incident's cause continues.

Edrick Faust was denied bond for the 2001 murder of a UGA law student, with his criminal record cited as a concern for public safety. His plea is not guilty.

Antonio Agustin-Ailon pleads not guilty to charges stemming from the disappearance of a 12-year-old Georgia girl.

Butts County seeks a development planning consultant firm, inviting local companies to submit proposals by September 18, 2024, as per their Request for Qualifications.

HUD offers $3.5 billion for homeless programs, with Athens-Clarke County CoC applying for part of these funds and encouraging local nonprofits to apply by October 11, 2024.

The annual Root House Harvest Dinner is set for September 7th, offering a 1840s Southern dining experience at the historic William Root House, complete with interactive tours. Reservations are required.

Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington Jr. joins the NACo Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee, tasked with monitoring relevant legislative developments.

The Georgia Senate committee on preserving farmlands will hold a meeting to discuss state agriculture and land conservation. Sen. Hickman leads the effort, with a live stream available for public viewing.

Bryan and Bulloch counties established a $1 million Well Mitigation Fund to protect local water supplies from development near Floridan aquifer wells, with contributions from the counties and Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America.

Forecast predicts sunny days ahead for Atlanta with rising temperatures, reaching highs in the mid-90s early next week, despite a slight chance of showers.

Carroll County Deputy Taylor Bristow was critically injured after being shot in the face during a warrant execution. The suspect is deceased, with no officers firing their weapons, as per the GBI. The deputy is hospitalized in grave condition.

Jorge Alberto Ramirez was sentenced to life plus five years for the 2021 murder of Pedro Lopez-Belloso, rejecting his claim of accidental shooting and self-defense.

Autopsy results revealed that Georgia firefighter Raegan Anderson shot colleague Chandler Kuhbander and herself. The pair were found deceased in Tennessee after being reported missing.