DeKalb County announced the start of the Peachtree Industrial Water Transmission Main Replacement Project on July 7 to improve water service, with completion expected by January 2028.

Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport rebrands its Cell Phone Lot to "Park & Wait Lot" to reduce congestion, effective May 29. The lot provides free short-term parking and Wi-Fi.

Former DeKalb County officer Robert Olsen pleaded guilty to Aggravated Assault in the 2015 shooting of unarmed veteran Anthony Hill, receiving a 15-year sentence with 12 commuted.

Two Atlanta men were arrested for a shooting at a birthday party in Covington's park, with no injuries reported. Charges include aggravated assault and cruelty to children.

Traffic stop led by Haralson County deputies resulted in the seizure of illegal firearms, including one stolen gun and three with machine conversion devices.

Atlanta's forecast includes showers and thunderstorms with a 70% chance of rain and wind gusts today, sunny weekend with highs in the low 80s, and increasing heat next week with chances of rain by midweek.

Gwinnett County announces a Cultural Night event on May 30 to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with performances and food.

Sen. Sonya Halpern joins a committee dedicated to making Georgia a top tourism destination, aiming to leverage its diverse attractions and boost the state's economy.

Sen. RaShaun Kemp has been appointed to the Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools, bringing his educator experience to the mission.

Elizabeth Scott has been appointed as the new superintendent at Treutlen Probation Detention Center, announced by the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Vashti Brown is appointed Regional Operations Coordinator at Wheeler Correctional Facility, overseeing standards of sanitation, safety, and security, starting June 1, 2025.

A man named Zantrez Cummings was fatally shot at Mozley Park in Atlanta; the circumstances are unclear and no suspect description has been released. The police are investigating the incident.

DeKalb County offers early voting for the Georgia Public Service Commission special election from May 27 to June 13, including weekends, at ten locations with extended hours and absentee ballot drop boxes.