Dragon Con 2025 has begun in Atlanta, drawing thousands for a weekend of panels, signings, and costume contests reported by FOX5 Atlanta. WSBTV highlights the parade featuring a rich array of costumes.

False active shooter reports at Clark Atlanta University were debunked, ending a campus shelter-in-place order. Similar hoaxes also occurred at other Georgia schools, prompting an FBI investigation into the series of fake emergency calls.

Labor Day Weekend in Atlanta is packed with events, including Dragon Con and college football games, drawing visitors nationwide and boosting the city's economy with over $100 million projected revenue.

A Georgia State Patrol trooper's car caught fire after crashing during a high-speed chase in Atlanta; the trooper was unharmed, and the pursued driver escaped.

Atlanta Police steps up security for Labor Day weekend, advising attendees on safety and encouraging public transit use to ease traffic during multiple city events.

Atlanta Police Department outlines a safety plan for the Labor Day weekend festivities, advising crowd management, public transportation use, and personal safety measures.

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper alerts farmers to the invasive Cotton Jassid threatening the state's cotton crops, urging immediate action and vigilance.

Fayetteville's "Smart Growth" video showcases the city's plan for sustainable and inclusive urban development, highlighting initiatives for economic success and community connectivity.

DeKalb County Schools began renovations on Cross Keys High School, with upgrades to improve the learning environment and infrastructure, aiming for completion by 2028.

Conyers University returns with free, interactive sessions for residents to learn about local government, starting October 6, 2025, with prior registration required.

Athens-Clarke County announces Labor Day closures including ACCGov Animal Shelter, some Leisure Services facilities, and delays in Solid Waste services; parks and splash pad maintain hours.

Dunwoody Municipal Court is offering "Court Amnesty Month" in September to settle fines without contempt fees.

Georgia's Rural Center for Innovation and Prosperity has been moved under the Georgia Department of Agriculture, with new executive director Charles “Charlie” Fiveash.