The Storm Assistance Program in Conyers nears completion, having cleared debris for 33 of 39 applicants affected by the EF2 tornado. The city spent $9,800 of the $50,000 allocated, with local businesses and volunteers aiding in recovery efforts.

Georgia Gwinnett College launched Georgia's first bachelor-level fermentation science program, offering practical and theoretical knowledge applicable to various industries.

Cobb County Tax Assessors' office is hosting info sessions at local libraries to help residents with property assessments.

Student protests marked graduation events at universities, with UC Berkeley seeing demands for divestment from Israel and other campuses addressing various social issues.

Atlanta leaders propose a bill to limit data center expansion near the BeltLine and transit hubs, focusing on community spaces over technological infrastructure.

Community members propose alternatives to expanding the overcrowded Fulton County Jail, advocating for prevention and rehabilitation programs rather than the construction of a larger facility.

Alpharetta residents can dispose of household hazardous waste on June 15th at a city event. Pre-registration is required by June 10th. Only Alpharetta-addressed residents are eligible to participate.

Rare common ravens are nesting in Georgia's Tallulah Gorge, an unusual sighting as they're normally scarce in the region. Observers can spot them using scopes and follow park rangers' guidance.

DeKalb County champion Sarv Dharavane, 10, is heading to the Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning the state title by spelling "dashiki." His school celebrated his achievement with support.

Douglasville has been selected for CGI Digital's Community Spotlight of 2024, featuring in promotional videos to attract new residents, visitors, and businesses.

A Kroger store in Atlanta is closing after 44 years, with the lease expiring on November 30. The retailer assures continued service at nearby locations and promises to reassign the store's 70 employees.

Atlanta launches the Community Energy Trust Fund with an initial $500,000 to help reduce energy costs for low-income residents and promote clean energy.

The GOODR Community Market at IVillage opens in Fulton, offering free groceries and services to locals, and is backed by organizations including Wells Fargo and the American Heart Association.