Georgia's tax revenues increased by 3.2% in August to $2.41 billion, reflecting economic growth with income tax and sales tax gains, despite a dip in corporate taxes and vehicle fees.

Two men were charged with the 2022 murder of a young man on Mount Zion Road SE, Atlanta. Adarian Bean and Khyree Swift face murder and related charges, with ongoing investigations by Atlanta Police.

Woodstock City Council approved a historic tax decrease for FY 2026, reducing M&O taxes by 0.55% and highlighting the city's economic growth and successful financial management.

A 27-year-old man was shot in the chest on Burroughs Avenue SE and taken to the hospital; Atlanta Police's Aggravated Assault Unit is investigating the incident.

Atlanta has opened its first city-operated grocery store, Azalea Fresh Market, to combat food insecurity and stimulate economic and community growth in Downtown Atlanta.

Atlanta ranks fifth in the U.S. for new apartment construction, adding over 17,500 units, influenced by projects like the BeltLine and Midtown's evolution, attracting young renters.

Tucker residents meet to discuss a new police department due to slow 911 response times; a feasibility study suggests 53 officers are needed for improvement.

DeKalb County offers a tree removal program for seniors with an application deadline on September 12. Eligibility depends on age, primary residence, and income limits.

A 9-year-old Bartow County student, Kevin Trujillo Blas, died after a medical emergency last month, leaving a significant impact on his school community.

DeKalb County firefighter dies after 21 years of service, succumbing to injuries from a Lithonia warehouse fire.

Cobb County police investigate a teen brawl at a Waffle House, with no confirmed link to Sprayberry High School.

Veronica Jane Miller, whose remains were found in 1984 near the Chattahoochee River, has been identified by Cobb County Police as a homicide victim after decades.

A child was airlifted to a hospital after being injured at a football practice in South Fulton, with few details released and an ongoing investigation.