Atlanta City Council is voting on an ordinance to restrict vape shops from being within 1,000 feet of youth-centric locations, such as schools and daycare centers.

The Tucker City Council discussed plans for Northlake Mall's conversion into a mixed-use development, involving almost 500 residential units, with no formal application yet submitted.

Adriana Smith, brain-dead and kept on life support due to pregnancy, will have a public viewing and funeral after her story raised questions about Georgia's LIFE Act and medical care for pregnant patients.

Average gas prices in Georgia have risen to $2.95 per gallon, with Savannah having the highest rates. Experts attribute the increase to geopolitical issues affecting oil supply and prices.

A missing Lawrenceville man, Seth Wright, has been found safe, with limited details on his disappearance and recovery provided by the Gwinnett County Police.

Rome Police Department's PFC Evan Roden rescued a kitten hanging from a bike and later adopted it, showcasing the empathy law enforcement can exhibit.

A pedestrian, Kevin Choi, was killed in a vehicle collision in Johns Creek on McGinnis Ferry Road. The driver was questioned but not charged; the incident is under investigation.

Buffalo Wild Wings and Wu Tang Asian Kitchen will open at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport after Slutty Vegan plans were withdrawn due to restructuring issues.

A Frontier flight to Orlando returned to Atlanta due to a possible oil warning light issue. The FAA is investigating; no injuries or passenger numbers disclosed.

Five new members, including Walter Allen Sr., Randall Bramblett, Five Eight, Flagpole Magazine, and the Michael Guthrie Band, are inducted into the Athens Music Walk of Fame.

Kennesaw opens applications for the Kennesaw 101: Citizens’ Leadership Academy, offering residents insight into city operations every Thursday from Sept. 11 to Nov. 17, 2025. The free program is limited to the first 15 applicants by Aug. 1.

Atlanta Fire Department evacuated Midtown Promenade shopping center due to a carbon dioxide leak, with two treated for headaches. The scene was cleared as normal air quality returned.

Community advocates in Lawrenceville demand the release of detained Salvadoran journalist Mario Guevara and call for an end to immigration raids amid new charges against Guevara related to an incident in May.