Georgia's Farm to Food Bank Program receives an $825,000 funding boost, benefitting eight regional food banks and supporting local agriculture by distributing surplus produce.

DeKalb County is hosting a free paper shredding event for residents to securely dispose of confidential documents on October 18th, with a ten-box limit per person.

Two men in Augusta, Georgia, received 10-year prison sentences for mail theft and bank fraud involving stolen checks and a USPS key. They attempted to steal over $550,000.

Atlanta's weather is sunny with highs near 90°F. Rain and thunderstorms are expected later in the week, with an 80% chance on Thursday decreasing to 40-30% by Friday. The weekend should be mostly sunny with slight chances of rain.

A Marietta SWAT team arrested Jevelious Bryant after he allegedly assaulted a taxi driver, leading to a standoff. The driver was unharmed, and Bryant faces multiple charges.

A fire in a Lawrenceville home led to three hospitalizations and a rescue. Firefighters saved an individual, while another jumped to escape. Five people lost their home.

A 3-year-old in Forsyth, GA, was critically injured in a shooting, thought to be accidental. The GBI is investigating, and authorities seek information.

A male victim was left critically injured after a shooting on Hill St SE in Atlanta, with police investigating and no details on suspects or motives yet released.

Vehicle with "suspicious contents" at a Roswell IHOP prompted evacuations and bomb squad response; contents deemed safe, with normal operations resuming shortly after.

Former judge Penny Brown Reynolds is running for Georgia Secretary of State as a Democrat, focusing on voting rights and government transparency. Her campaign is supported by ex-Gov. Roy Barnes, and she plans to reach out to voters statewide.

Atlanta's weather will be partly sunny with comfortable fall temperatures, reaching highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s. A gradual warm-up and possible nighttime showers are expected midweek.

Dogtoberfest 2025 in Duluth was hailed a success, featuring activities for pets and owners, adoption opportunities, and community bonding, sponsored by Renewal by Andersen.

Cobb County celebrated the completion of the Bob Callan Trail, connecting to the Chattahoochee River, with a ribbon-cutting for its last segment and a new trailhead.