Woodstock seeks public input on its 2025 Transportation Plan, focusing on both vehicular and pedestrian improvements, including tech-driven solutions like the Gridsmart system.

Coweta County proposes a property tax hike to maintain services due to population growth and increased service demand, with three new special service districts and potential tax relief measures. Public hearings are scheduled.

Commissioner Demont Davis and Clayton County Parks and Recreation host "Movie Under the Stars" featuring "Wicked" on July 26 at Lake Spivey Recreation Center.

The Cobb Board of Commissioners upheld the property tax rate and approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, amid moderated tax digest growth and economic challenges.

Sen. RaShaun Kemp criticized the late release of $1.3 billion in educational funds, insisting that $5 billion is still needed for services like teacher training.

Four Atlanta police recruits were fired after one discharged a gun outside their jurisdiction; the APD has launched an internal investigation, affirming high standards of conduct and professionalism.

Milton's City Council reviews FY2026 budget proposals, including more school liaison officers and in-house IT staff, while also funding arts, athletics, and greenspace initiatives.

The Atlanta forecast predicts sunny days with intermittent showers and thunderstorms, with varying chances of rain throughout the week and high temperatures nearing 98 degrees.

Marietta City Council's committee meetings are set for July 29, 2025, at City Hall, open to the public, with live broadcasts and post-meeting discussions available.

A North Georgia man won $3 million from a scratch-off ticket, with other significant Georgia Lottery wins reported across the state, totaling nearly $40 million in scratch-off prizes. Proceeds also support Georgia's education system.

One suspect was arrested and another is sought in connection to a shooting near a graduation event in Forest Park, where two were injured. Police consider the at-large suspect dangerous and request public assistance.

Darrico Weir, a 17-year-old, was fatally shot while mowing a lawn in Clayton County. He was taken to a hospital and died from a head gunshot wound. The community is shocked, and police continue to investigate without a suspect or motive.

Alpharetta police used a Taser on an armed man during a domestic dispute on Woodland Lane; officers first fired guns but did not hit him. The man was later hospitalized.