Georgia's EBT phone service went offline again due to high call volume, following a recent cyberattack on the third-party call center Conduent. DHS recommends the ConnectEBT app for account management.

Marietta Parks has opened youth basketball registration for ages 6–15, with practices starting September 29, 2025, and games on November 8. Fees are $100 for residents, $135 for non-residents.

Clayton County Police received over $1 million in federal funds for a task force to address gang violence, including new police vehicles and data-driven strategies.

Three men were arrested after a traffic stop in Gordon County led to the discovery of drugs and illegal weapons, with two being fugitives and one other facing additional firearms charges.

The Fernbank Museum plans a $27 million expansion to enhance exhibits and accessibility, adding interactive experiences like "Changing Earth," and a hands-on Orkin Discovery Zone.

Charges against Mahendra Patel, accused of an attempted kidnapping at an Acworth Walmart, were dropped after video evidence contradicted the allegations.

Mosquito traps in DeKalb County tested positive for West Nile virus; no human cases reported. Health officials emphasize prevention and control measures.

A man, Pedro Nicholas-Pedro, was arrested for trying to enter Pickens Junior High School after hours and fleeing from law enforcement. He was charged but found unarmed.

Atlanta's weather forecast includes sun and clouds with occasional thunderstorms, high temperatures in the mid-80s, and a recurring chance for showers as the week progresses.

Emory University introduces a course examining Bad Bunny's music and its cultural implications, focusing on themes of colonialism, race, and gender within the Puerto Rican context.

Douglasville Police seek public help to find a tattooed suspect accused of stealing a package after a food delivery at an apartment complex on July 28.

Dylan Gable was sentenced to five years after pleading guilty to making threats against students; the murder conspiracy charge was dismissed. He'll serve six months confined and the rest on probation.

Rapper Jeezy was transported to a Baltimore concert by an Uber driver named Tanner after a series of travel mishaps, arriving just in time for his performance.