Barrow County offices and amenities will close on July 4, but parks will stay open. Essential water staff will be on call for emergencies, with specific numbers provided for services.

Two suspects arrested in a fatal Dawson Boulevard shooting face serious charges, including malice murder. The victim has been identified as 29-year-old Andre Jones. Police seek community assistance for information.

The Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department adjusted its service for July 4th; no collections on that Friday and a revised pick-up schedule around the holiday.

Elohim Hill is charged with murder and other crimes after human remains, identified as Bridgett Powell, were found in a burned home in Pine Mountain, Georgia.

A Marietta man faces federal charges for allegedly possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl after a federal operation caught him receiving fake drugs concealed in car batteries.

Henry Maurice Anderson received a life sentence without parole for a deadly Lithonia bar shooting after his conviction for the murder of Ceazar Abernathy.

DeKalb County man convicted for bank theft and using a pipe bomb to blow up an ATM, faces 15-60 years in prison.

Atlanta expects intermittent summer storms with mixed sunshine and rain; a 40% chance of rain today and a 70% chance on Monday, per the National Weather Service.

The Barrow County Utility Division's payment system will be offline for maintenance from June 30 to July 1, affecting online and in-person bill payments, but not bank drafts.

Cobb County leaders are advocating for the renewal of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, a program funding local infrastructure and amenities.

Clayton County announces a July 5th fireworks celebration hosted by Chairwoman Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry and the Parks and Rec Department at the International Park.

Two Mexican illegal aliens face U.S. federal charges for assaulting and resisting deportation officers in separate incidents; one also faces re-entry charges.

The Lawrenceville Mayor and City Council approve a $227.7 million budget for FY 2026, maintaining a 3.26 millage rate but causing an effective tax increase due to a larger tax digest.