Atlanta rapper Erica Banks was arrested for possessing a stolen firearm at an airport; she claims the gun was her security's. She faces legal charges.

Charges against Mahendra Patel, accused of an attempted kidnapping at an Acworth Walmart, were dropped after video evidence contradicted the allegations.

Mosquito traps in DeKalb County tested positive for West Nile virus; no human cases reported. Health officials emphasize prevention and control measures.

Emory University introduces a course examining Bad Bunny's music and its cultural implications, focusing on themes of colonialism, race, and gender within the Puerto Rican context.

Dylan Gable was sentenced to five years after pleading guilty to making threats against students; the murder conspiracy charge was dismissed. He'll serve six months confined and the rest on probation.

The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in College Park where Dwight Jaheem Robinson-Fikes was shot but survived. Officers responded to a shooting report and pursued Robinson-Fikes, who was allegedly armed.

The discovery of unmarked graves in Decatur has altered the South Columbia Drive multi-use path project, prompting a design change and higher costs to respect the burial site.

Jimmy David Mills was convicted and sentenced to life plus 26 years for a violent 2020 home invasion in Brookhaven.

Atlanta's weather forecast includes daily chances of showers and thunderstorms, with temperatures fluctuating around the low 80s, as per the National Weather Service.

Commissioner Alaina Reaves invites Clayton County to an End of Summer Cookout at Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center on August 30, 2025, for a day of community fun.

Atlanta enhances safety on Edgewood Avenue with increased police patrols, infrastructural improvements, tax compliance checks, and collaborative efforts with local businesses.

DeKalb County DA Sherry Boston offers free gun safes to ensure firearm safety as the new school year starts, available while stocks last at her office.

Georgia Corrections Dept. will host a Family Day on Sept 5, 2025, for registered families of inmates, providing interaction with officials and parole information. Registration is closed, reaching 500-person limit.