An officer-involved shooting in St. Marys, Georgia, led to the death of Gregory Paige after an altercation during an arrest attempt. The GBI is investigating the incident.

Fayetteville establishes a new Communications Department for better community engagement and transparency, led by seasoned professional GlenNeta Griffin.

A missing Georgia infant, Montez Harris, was found safe after an Amber Alert was issued for his abduction in Macon. Suspect Maurtez Edwards was apprehended in Florida.

Heavy rain caused a retention pond to flood a Covington apartment complex, prompting evacuations and emergency responses, with residents experiencing property damage.

Ten-year-old Kendall Rae Johnson, Georgia's youngest certified farmer, received a full-ride scholarship from South Carolina State University while touring their research farms.

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper has initiated free subscriptions to the Georgia Farmer's & Consumer's Market Bulletin for ag educators with over five students, in support of the state's leading industry.

Two Macon, Georgia residents were arrested on drug and firearm charges in a GBI-led operation, with one facing multiple trafficking counts and the other for marijuana possession.

Clayton County began construction of the Lakeview Events Center Amphitheater, envisioned as a community hub for entertainment, with a ceremony attended by local leaders and residents.

The Georgia Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism holds its first meeting to address student attendance issues, inviting public and media participation.

DeKalb County invests $8 million in the Park 500 transitional housing project to aid families in extended stay motels, offering comprehensive services and aiming for completion by December 2025.

The Georgia State Election Board ruled that Lyft violated state law by offering discounted rides to polls, favoring urban areas over rural ones. No punitive action was taken, but Lyft was informed of the violation.

The Atlanta Police Department is investigating a fatal highway incident and seeks witnesses and footage, with a $5,000 reward offered for crucial information.

Business owners in southwest Atlanta are struggling due to extended construction on Cascade Road, impacting access to their establishments and resulting in financial losses. They are seeking city aid, emphasizing grants over loans.