Atlanta Public Schools hosted a Back-to-School Bash, providing free supplies and community support, with notable figures and organizations contributing to similar initiatives across the metro.

The SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to businesses affected by Georgia water main breaks, covering 11 counties, with applications open until April 10, 2025.

The Property Tax Office in the Athens-Clarke County Courthouse is closed until July 29, 2024, with limited email access for staff during this period, potentially impacting tax services and deadlines.

The Cobb County Drug Treatment Court hosted its first 'Successfully Sober Summer BBQ' to celebrate sobriety with participants and their families through outdoor activities and support from community partners.

A global tech outage linked to a CrowdStrike software update disrupted flights, Atlanta services, and local utilities; Delta Air Lines canceled over 400 flights.

Johns Creek was named the best U.S. suburb by Travel + Leisure, praised for safety, schools, and outdoor activities, with a mention of its median home value and notable dog park.

An IT outage disrupted flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, causing cancellations and delays into Sunday with stranded passengers.

A water main break in Buckhead, Atlanta, disrupted service for several apartments and was repaired by evening on Saturday. This is one of many such issues affecting the city's aging infrastructure.

A 5-year-old girl was critically injured at a pool in Atlanta's Station R apartments; her condition remains unclear as police investigate the incident.

DeKalb County offers a free workshop in partnership with the Mushroom Club of Georgia on oyster mushroom cultivation on July 27 at Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Center.

Major Rafanelli returned from a global law enforcement leadership training program in Israel, conducted by GILEE, which seeks to enhance policing strategies and community safety.

The Milton City Council's July 22 meeting will discuss a five-year expenditure forecast, event agreements, and potential ordinances on hemp product sales and fire safety. Public attendance is encouraged in person or via livestream.

The Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Center is hosting a "Hammocks, Hooks and S’mores Deck Party" on August 3 with outdoor activities like fishing and s'mores-making.