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Atlanta faces a hot, stormy week with a 20% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, peaking at 97°F today. High humidity and continued thunderstorms expected throughout the week.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Three individuals were shot at a party in Rome, leading to two arrests, while a separate incident at a back-to-school event also involved gunfire but no injuries.
Atlanta experienced a string of shootings with at least 22 shot, four fatally, in a 72-hour span; incidents mostly unrelated, highlighting a rise in gun violence.
Two teenagers were shot in northwest Atlanta, with the police investigating the connected incidents but no suspects or exact shooting locations yet disclosed.
Atlanta's weather forecast predicts sweltering temperatures, high heat indices, and chances of thunderstorms throughout the week, with varying precipitation probabilities.
The Atlanta Police Department is investigating a shooting on Middleton Rd NW that injured three females and led to one person being detained for questioning.
Community & Society in ...
Mayor Derek Norton to deliver Smyrna's State of the City Address on September 30 at the Community Center, with required registration closing on September 19.
Georgia's Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper urges precautions for animal safety amid a heat wave, emphasizing the need for water, shade, and limited outdoor activity.
A 24-year-old man was shot near 66 Broad St. NW in Atlanta early Saturday; he was hospitalized and is recovering. The motive and suspect details remain unknown; the APD is investigating.
Fulton County officials tentatively approve a 12.49 percent increase in property taxes, with public hearings held for citizens to provide input on the financial implications.
Fulton County has allocated $5.3 million to non-profits for community services, covering six categories of aid, with the CSP having contributed $58 million in total to date.
Georgia Department of Corrections announces a Family Day on September 5, 2025, to connect inmates with loved ones and allow for meetings with officials.
Milton, GA invites residents to participate in upcoming public hearings on property tax rates on August 4 and 11, with a proposed millage rate decrease to 4.193 mills.
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