Georgia's Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism, led by Sen. Kennedy, aims to address attendance issues in schools, complementing SB 123's initiatives for local action and reporting.

Georgia voters began early voting for the PSC primary elections, with statewide impact on utility rates. The vote follows a dismissed lawsuit over PSC districting, with two seats and eight candidates in contention.

Ximena Arias-Cristobal, mistakenly detained for a traffic violation, has been released on bond. NBC News reports that her charges were dropped, but she could still face deportation. Her next hearing is delayed due to court backlogs.

A domestic dispute during a birthday party in Covington's Academy Springs Park led to shots being fired, though no injuries were reported. Police are seeking the unidentified gunman.

Cobb County Police investigate a serious hit-and-run on I-285 that injured two men, one seriously, involving a white GMC Safari and a fleeing dark sedan.

Residents in Buckhead, Atlanta are facing a prolonged water outage with no clear cause. Crews are investigating, focusing on a suspicious valve, affecting homes and hydrants. The city is providing bottled water as the search for a solution continues.

Atlanta community honors the life of Dr. Cameisha Denise Clark, a CAU alum and academic leader killed in a California shooting, with a funeral service at Cascade United Methodist Church.

Nigel Belser surrendered to authorities in Atlanta for the fatal shooting of Georgia Tech student Akash Banerjee.

A woman was shot at a South Fulton mansion gathering; she was hospitalized with an arm injury. Nearby, a deadly car crash is under investigation; no confirmed link between the events.

DeKalb County firefighters extinguished a blaze at Parkwood Village Apartments with no injuries; six units were damaged and the cause is under investigation.

A woman was shot and injured in DeKalb County; she is stable. Police suggest she may have been caught in a crossfire. An investigation is ongoing, with community assistance sought.

Georgia State Patrol troopers engaged in two separate high-speed chases in DeKalb County during Memorial Day weekend, resulting in one arrest and one driver at large.

Mexican national Edson Aregullin has been sentenced to 71 months for firearms trafficking from Georgia to Mexico, involving over 150 firearms, some later used in violent crimes.