Georgia's Governor Kemp names Dr. Dean Burke as the new Commissioner of the Department of Community Health, starting August 1, succeeding Russel Carlson.

Whitney Blake Purvis from "16 & Pregnant" was charged with felony involuntary manslaughter and drug-related offenses after John Mark Harris overdosed in Georgia.

Atlanta's Spring Street NW to have lane closures from July 7 to July 19, 2025, for sewer maintenance, with work hours from 9 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday.

A Fourth of July parade accident in Dunwoody, GA, resulted in a pedestrian being hit and others injured when an F150 Lightning towing a trailer surged forward during a driver change.

The National Weather Service forecasts a week of typical Southern summer weather for Atlanta, with sunny skies, high temperatures, and intermittent thunderstorms.

A construction project on Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW in Atlanta starts on July 7, affecting local traffic with road closures and detours for Beltline trail work.

Georgia's FY26 state budget of $38 billion emphasizes fiscal responsibility and investments in education, transportation, agriculture, and public safety.

A Georgia DCS officer, Alexis Friendly, was arrested for DUI and related charges after causing a multi-vehicle wreck on July 4th, leading to her suspension from duty.

Milton intersection at Cox, Etris, and Ebenezer Roads to become an all-way stop for safety amid accidents; change by July 14, interim before roundabout build.

A 12th Street NW section in Atlanta will be closed for a month starting July 7, 2025, for sewer maintenance, as per ATLDOT, causing detours and delays.

A segment of Glenwood Avenue SE in Atlanta is closed from 9 am to 4 pm for tree removal, affecting the stretch between Waldo Street SE and Cameron Street SE.

A man named Jamarious Brooks was shot at an unauthorized pool party at Cameron Crossing Apartments in LaGrange. Police are investigating and seeking information about the shooter.

Atlanta musicians and celebrities will take part in the MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game, managed by Jermaine Dupri and Javy Lopez. The event benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of America and features notable athletes and artists.