Stephen Harper dropped his lawsuit accusing Dwight Howard of sexual assault, and the case was dismissed with prejudice. No settlement was given, and reasons for the dismissal were not provided.

The DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Board announced a meeting for September 12 to handle its monthly business, encouraging public comments via email or in person.

SparkleBerry INK, a new craft and vinyl store, opens in Acworth with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Mayor Allegood to celebrate the city's growing business community.

Fayetteville announces repaving projects that will affect local commutes from August 26 to September 4, targeting several streets including Fenwyck Commons and Veterans Parkway, with traffic control to minimize disruptions.

A Columbus man pleaded guilty to possessing a stolen firearm during a drug crime after crashing a car into a fire station. He faces potential life imprisonment and fines.

The GBI is aiding in a Camilla, GA shooting probe where two men were unintentionally shot by another man. Witnesses were interviewed, and evidence indicates the shooting was accidental. No charges have been filed; the investigation is ongoing.

The Georgia State Senate's study committee will hold a meeting on August 28 to discuss challenges in state correctional facilities, with public access to the session in person and online.

Kenneth Hardin Jr. was arrested in Louisiana for the murder of his wife, Carrie, whose partially burned body was found buried in Fayetteville, Georgia.

The GBI is investigating the deaths of Kyle Bailey and Catherine Daugherty, found deceased in their Townsend home, with autopsies pending and a call for public assistance.

A man is in critical condition after his car caught fire in a crash on Fair St SW in Atlanta; police are investigating the cause, potentially a medical emergency before the accident.

Cledir Barros faces a retrial on charges of child cruelty after a previous hung jury. His defense claims he was unaware of the abuse while prosecutors allege he should have known.

Marquez Roberts, 31, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault and firearm possession after an Atlanta shooting incident. The victim is stable; the investigation continues.

Gov. Kemp of Georgia discussed civil litigation concerns with small business leaders, aiming to promote legislative reform to ease the effects of lawsuit costs on the state's businesses and economy.