A June 16 health inspection at Old Brick Pit Barbeque found vape devices and WD‑40 on food-contact surfaces and several temperature and sanitation violations; the restaurant scored 67. A follow-up inspection is required.

A 15-year-old was shot early Thursday near Elliott Circle in Conyers. Police are investigating and offering a $5,000 reward for information.

Oakwood police found a man and a woman shot inside a Hall County home Wednesday night; authorities say the attack appears to be domestic and the investigation is ongoing.

Energy watchdog Patty Durand says she was barred from the Georgia Capitol and has sued a Capitol Police lieutenant, arguing the restriction blocks public oversight of PSC hearings.

Ameris Bank will open a Nashville office by year‑end and has tapped Justin McClain to lead the push. The move expands the Atlanta bank's commercial and mortgage footprint in Middle Tennessee.

Newnan police and animal control are monitoring a bear sighting on the city's east side; Georgia DNR urges residents to secure trash and give the animal space.

Thapelo Maseko’s 63rd-minute goal gave South Africa a 1-0 win over South Korea and a first-ever trip to the World Cup Round of 32.

Fulton County Board of Health notified Johns Creek High families after a positive tuberculosis test. The county is arranging student testing at a North Fulton clinic.

GDOT’s project dashboard shows the Moreland/Arkwright intersection is roughly 25.55% complete; medians and a signalized crossing aim to link the Eastside Trolley Trail to the BeltLine by fall.

Local nonprofit Soccer in the Streets will provide 150 young player escorts at each of Atlanta’s eight World Cup matches, linking Station Soccer fields and MARTA access to the global stage. The move highlights how transit‑side pitches can feed big events and opportunity to neighborhood kids.

Former Glynn County police chief John Powell and ex‑assistant chief Brian Scott have sued local officials and prosecutors, alleging a plot to dismantle the county police and seeking $20 million.

Macon rolled out renderings for a $350M, 10,000‑seat arena that leaders say will replace the 1968 Coliseum and anchor a $1B redevelopment push along I‑16.

A 17‑count federal indictment alleges drones were used to drop drugs, phones and saw blades into 10 federal prisons; a Jacksonville man is among 12 charged.