Clayton County introduced a whole blood transfusion program allowing paramedics to administer blood to trauma patients on the scene, potentially improving survival rates.

A Valdosta man received a life sentence without parole plus 96 years for a deadly shooting at a DeKalb County restaurant, being convicted on charges including Malice Murder and Aggravated Assault.

The article describes an extended sunny weather forecast for Atlanta, with comfortable temperatures and occasional wind gusts, and a slight chance of brief showers.

Fayetteville's Shred & Recycle Day event is set for October 4, offering document shredding and e-waste recycling.

The article details the "Week Without Driving" campaign by ACC Transit, aimed at promoting public transit and empathy for non-drivers by encouraging commuters to forego cars from September 29 to October 5.

An Augusta "ghost" tax preparer was sentenced to 46 months in prison for defrauding the U.S. Treasury of over $1 million through fraudulent tax returns.

Tarmarshe Smith has been promoted to Southeast Regional Director at the Georgia Department of Corrections, effective October 1, 2025, following Annettia Toby's retirement.

Georgia breaks its tourism record for the third consecutive year, with 174.2 million visitors in 2024 generating $45.2 billion and supporting 470,570 jobs, according to Governor Kemp's announcement at a conference.

The GBI is probing a fatal officer-involved shooting near a Valdosta, GA school, where Tychicus Deshazer died after police responded to gunfire and confronted him.

Atlanta will experience mixed weather with partly sunny days, chances of rain, and thunderstorms, with steady temperatures in the 80s, according to the National Weather Service.

Georgia's Medicaid program, Georgia Pathways, received an extension through 2026, aiming to improve healthcare access and promote self-sufficiency among residents.

Newton County homeowners to receive revised tax bills including omitted streetlight fees, as the Tax Commissioner's Office addresses a technical glitch to ensure accuracy.

A Georgia man was sentenced to one year in prison for tax evasion, failing to report over $250,000 in income. He must also pay restitution and will be under supervised release afterwards.