Deputies in Douglas County arrested ten for street racing in Lithia Springs, with a chase ending due to safety concerns. Participants came from diverse locales and may be linked to a car club.

A USPS employee, Calvin Tyrone Jones, has been charged with theft for stealing money and gift cards from mail in Holly Springs, working with police and postal inspectors.

A manhunt in North Georgia concluded with the arrest of Mark Anthony Beaver in Tennessee. He had been sought on charges of aggravated assault, battery, sodomy, and rape.

A former bookkeeper, Lauren Eldridge, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for embezzling $453,876 from her employer, a real estate firm in Columbus, Georgia.

Fulton County School Board bans electronic devices for K-8 students during school hours, with exceptions for educational or medical needs. High school device use is regulated. This is in response to Georgia's Distraction Free Education Act.

The Atlanta Beltline has approved a $242 million budget to expand urban redevelopment, finish trail construction, and support affordable housing before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

A 14-year-old was shot near a skating rink in Clayton; now stable, a suspect was chased into the woods and apprehended, as the investigation continues.

Atlanta Police increase the reward to $15,000 for leads on the fatal shooting of Ja'Nylen Greggs, a 12-year-old boy. One arrest has been made, but more suspects remain at large.

The Smyrna Public Library will be temporarily closed from June 30 to July 3 for HVAC upgrades. Alternative arrangements such as Curbside Pickup and adjusted due dates are provided.

A pedestrian died on GA 400 after being hit by a vehicle, following his jump onto the road. The incident is under investigation and caused significant traffic delays.

Atlanta's mayor and police department unveiled a Summer Safety Plan to reduce crime through around-the-clock policing and engaging community activities, particularly for youth. The plan includes proactive law enforcement and public participation.

Governor Brian P. Kemp announces $6.5 million grants for 198 housing units in Georgia's Rural Workforce Housing Initiative, supporting affordable living in job-rich communities.

ATLDOT announces a partial lane closure on Fairburn Road NW in Atlanta starting June 19, 2025, for resurfacing work, causing potential traffic delays.