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.

Three individuals have been arrested in Roswell, GA, on human trafficking charges following a multi-agency operation.

The Waffle House Museum, with bookings full till 2024, showcases the diner's history at its original site. Visitors experience a 1955 recreation, complete with vintage items but no actual food service.

Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office charged 47 people in a major gang bust related to narcotics, illegal firearms, and gang activity with ties to Mexican cartels.

The Southern Conservation Trust and Fayetteville city partner for a Shred & Recycle Day event for paper and glass recycling on October 19 at City Center Park.

The city of Smyrna's fourth annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration is set for September 21 at Village Green Park, offering a day of cultural activities for the community.

A man was shot in the leg in Atlanta and the suspect remains at large. Police responded to the incident and the victim was hospitalized; the investigation is ongoing.

A welfare check in Atlanta led to the discovery of two deceased men with gunshot wounds, in a case that seems to involve a murder-suicide, as per the Atlanta Police Department.

The Clayton County Police Department has launched the JR Citizen’s Police Academy, a free 10-week program to educate the community about police work, starting September 23, 2024.