Stratton Library in Marietta is set to close for renovations from September 15, aiming to modernize its services and space through a $500,000 SPLOST-funded project, with a reopening anticipated in early 2026.

City Council will honor the CHS girls lacrosse team and discuss alcohol code changes at a meeting open to the public and streamed online. A consent agenda and public hearing are also scheduled.

Federal prosecutors have charged ten individuals in connection with a $9 million fraud scheme targeting SBA loan programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. The indictment alleges the group used false documents to obtain loans, spending the proceeds on luxury cars and homes. David Nathaniel Black Jr. faces over 100 counts of money laundering, while authorities continue to search for one suspect. The case is being prosecuted with support from the FBI and Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General.

Heard Park Gymnasium is closing temporarily for bleacher replacement from August 18-27; other facilities remain open.

Heather Dykes has been promoted to Deputy Warden of Administration at McRae Women’s Facility, overseeing essential operations, after a swift ascent in the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Authorities in Atlanta arrested a suspect for a shooting after a car accident, where two juveniles were injured. The suspect, Bennie McCoy, faces multiple charges.

Atlanta's weather forecast indicates sunshine with some thunderstorms, high 80s to mid-90s temperatures, and increasing rain chances as the week progresses.

Jacqueline Fanning was appointed as the Deputy Warden of Care and Treatment at Burruss Correctional Training Center, responsible for overseeing educational and health services.

Delores Henderson is the new Deputy Warden of Administration at BCTC, promoted from her previous role, with a strong background in finance and facility operations.

Lynnette Rhodes, a health policy expert in Georgia, was honored with a 2025 "Women of Influence" award by the Atlanta Business Chronicle for her impactful work and leadership.

The Housing and Community Development Department in Athens, GA, is moving to the Costa Building on East Washington Street to improve community services.

Woodstock City Council updated its Comprehensive Transportation Plan, focusing on traffic flow, pedestrian paths, and Smart Cities tech, based on public feedback.

MARTA Red and Gold Lines will bypass Garnett Station from September 13 to October 26, 2025, due to platform renovations. A bus shuttle will connect Garnett to Five Points Station.