Athens is keeping parks open, but closing facilities on July 4. Pools and splash pads will be open from 1-5:30 pm for $1. Regular hours resume July 5.

Eagle Scout candidate Aiden Roy led a project to install six new benches on a 1.25-mile trail at Milton City Park, with help from Scouts and volunteers. The effort enhances the park and aids Roy's pursuit of the Eagle Scout rank.

Gwinnett County officials break ground on Discovery Park in Lawrenceville, a 45-acre space featuring amenities like a fountain, playground, and sports fields.

Flames engulfed the historic Gaines Hall at Morris Brown College in Atlanta, marking another setback for the oft-stricken building now owned by Clark Atlanta University. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Kenneth Pertillo, Jr. received a life sentence for his role in an armed fentanyl trafficking operation in Georgia. He was convicted of drug trafficking and intent to distribute.

The National Weather Service predicts a hot week for Atlanta with highs reaching around 95-98 degrees, slight wind, and a chance of showers on Sunday. Cooler temperatures are expected as the week progresses.

Gunfire on a Gwinnett County Transit bus in Atlanta led to a police chase and one fatality, with the suspect in custody and no other passengers harmed.

A Georgia judge ordered Young Thug's attorney, Brian Steel, to jail for weekends after he refused to reveal his source about a private meeting involving the judge and prosecutors. Steel plans to appeal.

The Elleven45 Lounge in Buckhead faces legal issues and public scrutiny after a Mother's Day shooting that resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries. The club is sued for alleged insufficient security and is temporarily closed.

Hunter Biden was convicted of three felony gun charges, including lying on a purchase form, illegal possession, and making a false statement. His sentencing date is pending.

Chase Oliver kicks off his Libertarian presidential campaign in Atlanta, advocating for both right to bear arms and LGBTQ rights, aiming to disrupt the two-party system.

A former Georgia officer received a life sentence without parole for the murder of teenager Susana Morales, following a trial that heavily relied on evidence like the Life360 app for conviction.

A 17-year-old named Paten Diontae Carter was arrested in Georgia on charges of aggravated stalking and child exploitation and remains in jail without bond. The ongoing GBI investigation seeks public tips.