Atlanta's Mayor Dickens and City Council propose a $60 million initiative, including a Homeless Opportunity Bond and funds from the Housing Trust, to address homelessness with 700 new affordable housing units.

The GBI is investigating the death of Kevin James Kennedy after a GSP K-9 bit him during an arrest following a police chase related to suspected burglaries.

High school quarterback Carson Kimball suffered a severe spinal cord injury during a game and underwent surgery; he's showing gradual improvement and the community is rallying with support and fundraising efforts.

A man was shot by a deputy in Adairsville during a domestic dispute response. The GBI is investigating the incident, which resulted in non-life-threatening injuries and charges against the man.

A man, allegedly attacking a bus driver over fare, was fatally shot by Roswell police after charging at officers with scissors, prompting a GBI investigation.

Lil' Kim and Durand Bernarr will headline AIDS Walk Atlanta at Piedmont Park on Sept. 28, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta. The event supports HIV/AIDS awareness and fundraising.

A firefighter was injured during a response to fires caused by fallen power lines in East Point, igniting brush and a structure fire. Fires were contained but one blaze was fueled by a gas line.

The Atlanta Professional Firefighters Union accused the Atlanta City Council of manipulating pay study data, resulting in lower raises for firefighters.

Jamie Foxx announces one-man shows in Atlanta to share his recent health scare and recovery, without revealing specific details, following a significant hospitalization last year.

Fulton County launched the Senior Medicare Wellness program at the Bowden Center, focusing on easy access to annual wellness checks for seniors in a comfortable environment.

The Gwinnett County Police Foundation is hosting the first Peach State Motorcycle Rodeo, a skill-based event for officers, part of a public safety festival.

Gwinnett County is launching the Norcross Microtransit Pilot Program, offering on-demand shared rides to modernize and improve local transportation. A ribbon-cutting event with officials is scheduled for September 6.

Fulton County's Commissioner Bridget Thorne has been appointed to NACo's International Economic Development Task Force and Large Urban County Caucus to help shape national policy.