A Chatham County man was sentenced to five years in prison for setting a fire in a McDonald's dumpster, leading to the temporary closure of the restaurant.

A 19-year-old was shot in Atlanta's southwest; police responded, and the victim was hospitalized. The circumstances remain unclear as the investigation continues.

Georgia's RESA hosted its first training for literacy coaches, assembling educators and political figures to enhance literacy, as part of the initiative funded by the FY 2025 Budget.

Suwanee was ranked 27th on Fortune's Top 50 Best Places to Live for Families, named the top city in Georgia for families based on education and wellness factors.

The Conyers City Council will hold a public meeting on August 15 to formally adopt the 2024 millage rate, allowing community participation in local financial decisions.

Fayetteville Police Chief Scott Gray becomes the 62nd president of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, sworn in by his son at a ceremony in Savannah.

The City of Woodstock, Georgia, has proposed a property tax increase of 2.855%, scheduling three public hearings for residents to discuss the increase and its necessity.

Sean Patrick Cirillo of Atlanta pleaded guilty to transmitting threats to harm U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, according to U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan.

A suspect, Tommie Lee Williams, was arrested for armed robbery and other charges, following a physical altercation with a delivery driver at a Chick-fil-A in Metro Atlanta.

Sandy Springs hosts public meetings to engage residents in a road safety initiative aimed at reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries, aligned with the SS4A program.

Fulton County Schools reports filling 99% of its teacher vacancies and is integrating AI ethics into its curriculum, with teachers already receiving training.

DeKalb County is distributing 3,000 bookbags and food items to help families prepare for the new school year, with distribution set for Aug. 3 at several local churches.

A man was shot in the legs in Northwest Atlanta and hospitalized; witnesses report a conversation and white SUV fleeing the scene, with police seeking information.