State election officials began a statewide hand-count audit Thursday, randomly selecting ballot batches in all 159 counties to verify recent runoff results.

Low 70s this morning; high near 90°F. Slight chance of afternoon storms and heat index topping 100°F by the weekend.

A woman allegedly sprayed several families with high‑intensity bear spray at a community pool in the Atlanta area after a verbal dispute, local video shows.

Botánico Cocina & Social Club will take over Lure’s Midtown dining room, bringing a contemporary Latin menu and social‑club vibe to Crescent Avenue.

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.