Gwinnett County is launching the Norcross Microtransit Pilot Program, offering on-demand shared rides to modernize and improve local transportation. A ribbon-cutting event with officials is scheduled for September 6.

Fulton County's Commissioner Bridget Thorne has been appointed to NACo's International Economic Development Task Force and Large Urban County Caucus to help shape national policy.

Cobb County announces key dates for the November election, including voter registration and absentee voting deadlines, and outlines its voter education outreach initiatives.

Marietta opens registration for the 19th Annual Squarecrows in the Square contest, where creativity blossoms in the form of unique scarecrow-like creations.

Two teens were shot in northwest Atlanta; a 17-year-old with a hand wound and a 15-year-old with a chest wound, both found by police who are investigating the incident.

An injured man with gunshot wounds was found at an Atlanta intersection, with the shooting believed to have occurred on Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW. Police urge witnesses to provide information.

GBI investigates an officer-involved shooting in Berrien County following a traffic stop that turned into a chase.

A man died after being shot by Roswell, Georgia police when he allegedly charged at them with scissors following a reported attempt to stab a bus driver. The GBI is investigating the incident.

The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Bartow County that injured James Lee Rourks during a domestic dispute. Rourks faces charges; the probe will review the events for transparency.

Extended weather forecast for Atlanta predicts a sunny day reaching 83 degrees, turning cloudy at night with a cool 67 degrees. Increase in showers expected Thursday and Friday.

Newnan's annual Christmas Parade themed "Christmas Classics" will occur downtown on December 14 at 6 p.m., featuring community participation and awards. Applications are due by December 2.

The Georgia Senate's committee on safe firearm storage is holding its second meeting to discuss challenges in gun safety and potential legislative responses.

An Atlanta man, Dequan Trimell King, was sentenced to life without parole for the 2019 murder of Brandon McCrary, as reported by the DeKalb County DA's office.