Georgia ships peaches to Mexico for the first time in nearly 30 years using new pest control technology, possibly reducing trade barriers and food waste.

Atlanta's recycling program audits reveal progress but also areas needing improvement, such as inefficient tracking, mismanagement, and issues with glass contamination.

Hope House in Cobb County, run by MUST Ministries, acts as a Cooling Center to offer respite from heat, providing meals and services to those in need.

Milton received the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its transparent fiscal planning in its "Budget Book," marking a seven-year streak of recognition.

Metro Atlanta and North Georgia will host Juneteenth events, including parades, music festivals, and educational activities to celebrate the emancipation of slaves in the U.S.

Salvadorian journalist Mario Guevara was arrested at a protest in Georgia, held by ICE after posting bond for local charges, sparking criticism from rights groups.

MARTA buses now have a "fare evasion" button for drivers to report fare evasion discreetly, launched after a fatal shooting of a driver over fare disputes. The system aims to improve safety without confrontations.

Graduate Mykale Baker, famous for working at Burger King post-graduation, will attend Gwinnett Technical College. A viral TikTok and GoFundMe raised $200k, plus scholarships, for his auto mechanic studies.

Decatur's affordable housing scene is expanding with the groundbreaking of Phase Two of The Village at Legacy, promising 132 affordable units upon completion.

Volunteers from Georgia's Own Credit Union and MUST Ministries in Marietta packed 500 meals to combat child hunger during summer when school lunches are unavailable.

Decatur halted a sidewalk project at Legacy Park after finding an unmarked burial site with remains of 33 individuals, mostly children, from a 19th-century orphanage.

91-year-old Atlanta man with dementia, Linton Lowe, was found safely by Butts County deputies and assessed at a local hospital. He had gone missing, prompting a search effort.

Fulton County School Board bans electronic devices for K-8 students during school hours, with exceptions for educational or medical needs. High school device use is regulated. This is in response to Georgia's Distraction Free Education Act.