Civil rights activist and musician Bernice Johnson Reagon has passed away at 81. She was known for co-founding The Freedom Singers and Sweet Honey in the Rock and contributed widely to music and social justice.

The Fulton County Jail kitchen suspended operations due to a dangerous gas leak, causing staff to seek medical care. Despite the leak, inmates are being given cold meals while repairs are underway.

Truck-A-Palooza 2024 at Town Center Mall in Kennesaw features a range of vehicles for an educational event on October 5. Tickets are $5 with a family cap of $20; under 2s free. Proceeds support Cobb County Safety Village safety programs.

Gwinnett County, GA, maintains its property tax rate at 6.95 mills, sparing residents from hikes despite inflation. The decision followed public input and allows for ongoing service provisions without increasing homeowner burdens.

The article discusses the decline in Georgia students' literacy and the upcoming Governor's Summit aiming to address this issue with actionable strategies.

Mayor Keith Brady of Newnan is appointed by Governor Kemp to Georgia's State Workforce Development Board for a 3-year term, emphasizing technical colleges' role in labor development.

Chris Burnett is appointed as Sandy Springs' new Director of Economic Development to implement growth strategies, leveraging his 40 years in banking and local governance experience.

The Georgia State Patrol is competing in the "America's Best-Looking Cruiser" Contest, hoping to be featured in the 2025 calendar with classic and modern Mustangs at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

UC Now, Union City's digital newsletter, outlines the city's growth and future plans as per the R3 Master Plan focusing on community revitalization and transformation.

McIntosh County, Georgia, is pushing back against Gullah-Geechee descendants' efforts to hold a referendum to challenge rezoning decisions affecting their community on Sapelo Island.

Paulding County invites residents to a public meeting on July 23 to discuss the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget and provide feedback. Documents are available online and at the Finance Department. The budget will be adopted on August 13.

There is misinformation about a Biden ban on gas cars; no such ban exists, only stricter emissions standards are set to reduce pollution and encourage a shift towards electric vehicles.

Georgia integrates into Fieldwatch, an online tool to reduce pesticide drift and protect bee populations by facilitating communication between farmers and beekeepers.