Atlanta rolled out PromisePay, a new program that lets customers split past‑due water bills into two‑ to 12‑month plans and change payment dates to avoid shutoffs.

Kaylee Hottle, the deaf actress who played Jia in Godzilla vs. Kong, died at 18 after a car crash in Maryland, her father said. Her family announced the loss in an ASL livestream.

Surveillance video shows two deer shattering storefront glass at Big Daddy's Oyster Bar and a neighboring spa in Peachtree City; owners are cleaning up and assessing damage.

Vandals wrecked the Perkinson site Agape Life planned to use for a new afterschool program; organizers launched a fundraiser and now expect to reopen in 2027.

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta said CEO Frank Fernandez will step down in August and has hired BoardWalk Consulting to run a national search. The move starts a leadership transition at a major local funder.

Volunteers found a 19th‑century Black burial ground near the Hampton Technology Park data‑center campus; preservationists say graves may be at risk without surveys.

After decades behind bars and dozens of job rejections, Atlanta organizer Marilynn Winn won a pardon that could let her restrict a long arrest record and pursue steady work.

South Fulton is offering up to $25,000 in no-repay grants to seniors for home repairs; applications close July 31 and early pop-up sessions drew long lines.

Three former Black employees allege Life University discriminated and retaliated against them during their time on the Marietta campus. The university says it will defend the claims.

A Georgia Lottery ticket matched five white balls with a 4x multiplier to produce a $4 million prize. The Mega Millions jackpot rolls higher for Friday.

Glynn County Schools will require K–12 students to keep phones powered off and out of sight from arrival to dismissal starting this August. The rule comes with stepped discipline and exemptions for medical needs.

City crews cleared tents, medicine and IDs from people at Freedom Park ahead of World Cup gatherings, leaving residents scrambling to replace essentials.

Serena Williams will headline Invest Fest Aug. 7–9 at the Georgia World Congress Center, joining business panels, pitch competitions and a stacked cultural lineup. The booking marks the festival’s first female headliner and a high-profile moment for Atlanta’s summer events calendar.