The DeKalb County Board of Ethics canceled its public meeting for August 21, 2025, rescheduling for September 18. No detailed explanation was provided.

Bear Hollow Zoo in Athens is closed temporarily due to a hazardous tree. No reopening date yet, but officials promise prompt action after its removal.

Athens-Clarke County is seeking public art proposals for murals at Lay Park and Heard Park Community Centers, with a September 19 submission deadline.

Woodstock names Melissa Sigmund as Community Development Director, bringing extensive planning expertise and leadership experience to guide the city’s growth.

Fayetteville residents involved in HOAs and POAs will meet city leaders to discuss community concerns on September 6. The meeting will provide project updates and discuss new solid waste services.

Milton Police Department secures its fourth CALEA accreditation, maintaining its high law enforcement standards.

Georgia's Senate Study Committee on Foster Care is holding its first meeting to assess and improve services for transition-age youth. The public event will be live-streamed on August 20.

A Georgia man, Tyreek Brown, was convicted of wire fraud in a pandemic relief scam, with possible 30-year imprisonment. Two relatives pled guilty to similar charges, awaiting sentencing.

A man sustained multiple stab wounds on Memorial Drive SE, and despite serious injuries, was alert when police arrived. The Atlanta Police are investigating with no suspects yet identified.

Wayne Leo Chance, 51, was arrested for impersonating a police officer and issuing terroristic threats, with investigations by the GBI and charges filed against him.

Cobb County’s Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan F. Murphy named Natalie Ward and Christopher Yarbrough as part-time Magistrate judges, citing their extensive legal expertise and dedication to community service.

Marietta Police are searching for a 2019-2022 Chevy Silverado suspected of involvement in a hit-and-run that killed truck driver Terrell Lowdermilk on an I-75 ramp.

Good Samaritans and police rescued two children from a hot car in Cumberland Mall, leading to their father's arrest for cruelty; they were later honored by the Georgia Governor.