Rapper Silento pleaded guilty but mentally ill to manslaughter and other charges for the 2021 shooting death of his cousin, receiving a 30-year prison sentence.

"HBCU on the Lawn" event in Clayton County celebrates HBCUs with music, food, and games on June 21, 2025, from 1-6 p.m. at Lake Spivey Recreation Center.

The Athens-Clarke County government will begin ballot computation and canvassing for an election on June 17, with a focus on reconciling provisional ballots. This process is open to the public for transparency.

Stephanie Thompson is appointed as the new Municipal Court Judge for Athens-Clarke County, with a background in prosecuting misdemeanors in Hall County.

The MICHELIN Guide is expanding to cover the Southern US, including Atlanta, with the first edition launching on November 3 in Greenville, South Carolina.

Milton calls for nominations for its Core Value Awards to honor city employees who have gone above and beyond.

Georgia officer Kenneth Rankin arrested for leaking sensitive data, charges include Computer Theft and Violation of Oath of Office.

The Gone With the Wind Museum hosts its first Trunk Sale on June 27-28, offering memorabilia, household items, and antiques. Visitors can also tour the museum for a fee.

Portia Taylor was arrested in Atlanta for a fatal pedestrian accident, facing charges including Homicide by Vehicle and DUI. The 71-year-old victim was hit outside a crosswalk on May 18.

Power outages and fallen trees caused disruptions in Avondale Estates, leading to city hall closure and traffic redirections, with power restored by 4 p.m.

A man was stabbed during a verbal dispute on June 10 at 150 Peyton Place SW, with police responding at 5:17 pm. He sustained an arm wound and is being treated. The investigation is ongoing, and the Atlanta PD asks witnesses for information.

The Georgia Supreme Court partially invalidated new election rules set by the State Election Board, aligning with a lower court's ruling that found them unconstitutional and void.

17-year-old Jackson Cole Croft died in a boating incident on Lake Allatoona, and his body was found by divers. He was a Woodstock High School student and racing enthusiast.