A man in Carroll County, Georgia, was arrested for attempting to abduct a 10-year-old girl; he faces several charges including kidnapping and is currently in jail without bond.

Lawrenceville is hosting a workshop series on city planning and development, with three events focusing on transportation, community visioning, and a planning expo.

Clayton County announces its free "July Is… Wet & Wild" event with water games, DJs, vendors, and food trucks for family-friendly summer fun. Details are available on their website or through contact McLester.

Atlanta's Marietta Street NW will have nighttime lane closures for utility work starting July 7, 2025; sidewalks remain open and traffic controllers will assist drivers.

Residents celebrated the Fourth of July in Milton with a "Walking Parade," led by the police chief and mayor, followed by family-friendly activities, food trucks, and competitions for best patriotic attire.

Georgia's Governor Kemp names Dr. Dean Burke as the new Commissioner of the Department of Community Health, starting August 1, succeeding Russel Carlson.

Whitney Blake Purvis from "16 & Pregnant" was charged with felony involuntary manslaughter and drug-related offenses after John Mark Harris overdosed in Georgia.

Atlanta's Spring Street NW to have lane closures from July 7 to July 19, 2025, for sewer maintenance, with work hours from 9 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday.

A Fourth of July parade accident in Dunwoody, GA, resulted in a pedestrian being hit and others injured when an F150 Lightning towing a trailer surged forward during a driver change.

The National Weather Service forecasts a week of typical Southern summer weather for Atlanta, with sunny skies, high temperatures, and intermittent thunderstorms.

A construction project on Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW in Atlanta starts on July 7, affecting local traffic with road closures and detours for Beltline trail work.

Georgia's FY26 state budget of $38 billion emphasizes fiscal responsibility and investments in education, transportation, agriculture, and public safety.

A Georgia DCS officer, Alexis Friendly, was arrested for DUI and related charges after causing a multi-vehicle wreck on July 4th, leading to her suspension from duty.