A man was critically injured from a neck gunshot on Auburn Avenue NE in Atlanta; the altercation occurred around 6:44 AM, leading to an ongoing investigation.

The DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Board announced a meeting for September 12 to handle its monthly business, encouraging public comments via email or in person.

A Columbus man pleaded guilty to possessing a stolen firearm during a drug crime after crashing a car into a fire station. He faces potential life imprisonment and fines.

The GBI is investigating the deaths of Kyle Bailey and Catherine Daugherty, found deceased in their Townsend home, with autopsies pending and a call for public assistance.

Gwinnett County involves residents through a Citizens Budget Review Team to assess the 2025 budget proposals, aiming for transparency and community engagement in fiscal planning.

A Georgia Senate subcommittee found "dysfunction" in Fulton County agencies contributed to issues at Fulton County Jail, where 13 people have died in 2023, recommending communication improvements and renovations.

The article describes Atlanta's week-long heatwave forecast by the NWS, including sunny days with temperatures nearing 98 degrees and slight overnight cooling. A 20% chance of rain is possible by week's end.

The funeral procession for Deputy Brandon Cunningham will cause traffic disruptions in West Cobb, with road closures starting at 3:30 pm. Residents are encouraged to honor the fallen officer along the route.

The Douglas County bid-rigging trial involves officials accused of manipulating a contract process to favor a certain bidder, with testimony revealing alleged conspiracy and potential misconduct.

Four ex-Fulton County Jail officers were charged with providing contraband to inmates, with one accused of sexual conduct and explicit communication with inmates.

Keith Lamont Bryant, a homeless man in Gainesville, was killed by a train in a possible deliberate act. Authorities struggled to contact his family but eventually succeeded. His death highlights issues of homelessness and social support.

A woman was found dead in Whitfield County, beaten with a rock. Suspect Fred Edward Sherman Jr. confessed to the murder and is in custody, with the GBI joining the case.

The last defendant in a $1 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme received a 30-month sentence, marking the end of the case involving five co-conspirators.