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.

Georgia leaders react to President Trump's military strike on Iranian nuclear sites, with varied responses ranging from approval to concerns over authorization and risk of war.

Roswell residents protest the removal of historic trees at Mimosa Hall for a city project; three trees, including a black walnut, will be spared amidst the construction of new amenities.

Atlanta Police Department confirmed the safe location of G’ingua Benson-Oneal, an 11-year-old who went missing last Friday. Details of her discovery remain undisclosed.

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.