Clayton County Police plan community outreach during the 2025 National Faith & Blue Weekend, with activities like "Four Corners of Faith" and a Field Day to foster trust and unity.

Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp announces 34 diverse appointments to state boards and commissions, including veterans and new members, across various sectors like healthcare, construction, and ethics.

Two men in DeKalb County were sentenced for sex trafficking a teen, with the 79-year-old given life and the 42-year-old receiving 50 years, 30 to be served in custody.

Commissioner DeMont Davis of Clayton County District 4 invites residents to a hybrid Community Town Hall meeting on September 13, 2025, available both in-person and online.

A water main repair has closed a portion of Spring Street NW in Atlanta, with traffic control in place and no sidewalk access. The city's Department of Transportation offers a detour map online. Repair duration is unspecified.

The Senate Subcommittee on Students with Disabilities in Georgia will hold its first public meeting to discuss educational matters for such students on September 16.

Douglas County launched the Opioid Abatement Advisory Council and invites public participation in a Stakeholder Engagement Meeting to discuss fund allocation.

Pastor Bernadel Semexant of the House of Prayer Christian Church was indicted for sex crimes involving a minor, including enticement and child pornography.

The Marietta History Center will host the "Witness to the Holocaust" exhibit and a lecture by M. Alexis Scott, focusing on historical racial injustices and the parallels between the Jim Crow and Nuremberg Race Laws.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Subaru sedan in Brookhaven early Wednesday. The 27-year-old man died despite life-saving attempts and was hit while crossing the street against the signal. No charges have been filed; police are investigating.

A procession honored DeKalb Master Firefighter Preston Fant, who died in a warehouse fire. He leaves behind a wife and five kids. Officials praised his bravery, and a fundraiser is set up for his family.

Man gets 11-year sentence for stabbing fiancée's dog to death in Sandy Springs following an argument; includes charges of animal cruelty, terroristic threats, and evidence tampering.

Teens attacked Waffle House workers in Cobb County, leading to a fight where an employee was repeatedly punched and placed in a headlock. Police seek to identify the assailants.