The Cobb County Sheriff's Office received the prestigious Triple Crown Award for excellence in law enforcement standards and healthcare in custody. Only 50 agencies have achieved this recognition.

Atlanta's 55th annual Peachtree Road Race attracted runners nationwide, featuring participants from the Atlanta Run Club, with varied experience levels, including newcomer Ayana Ward and veteran Camilo Troncoso.

DeKalb County invites young anglers to its Gateway to Fishing Program, offering free lessons and equipment for fishing at Chapel Hill Park on August 17.

Milton's council meeting on July 8 will address financial forecasting, EV charging safety, and celebrate a national award for an election marketing campaign.

A water main break in Peachtree City disrupted services and required urgent repairs by local crews, adding to a series of similar incidents in the metro Atlanta area.

MARTA has paused the renovation of Atlanta's Five Points Station after dissent from the Mayor, local council, and the public, avoiding a four-year disruption originally scheduled to start this weekend.

A GPB News investigation examines if low salaries are causing Bibb County Sheriff's deputies to leave, with recent raise attempts and analysis of resignation letters revealing a more complex issue.

A man impersonated a cop to rob a Georgia massage parlor; surveillance caught him stealing $460 before fleeing. Police seek information.

A 2-year-old boy was found dead in a hot car in Cobb County; no charges have been filed pending an investigation. Georgia has the fifth-highest rate of child hot car deaths in the US.

Georgia Outdoor News reports that certain snakes in Georgia can climb trees, walls, and fences using their muscular bodies and scales.

President Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to two Union soldiers, Philip G. Shadrach and George D. Wilson, for their valor in the Civil War's Great Locomotive Chase.

Atlanta's e-bike rebate program attracts nearly 9,000 applicants, aiming to provide sustainable transportation options, with lottery-drawn rebates prioritizing lower-income residents.

Amid a heat advisory in Atlanta, Georgia Power customers face higher electricity bills, prompting the need for energy-saving measures and financial assistance through various programs.