The Athens-Clarke County government has announced the return of Route 21 and increased frequency for Route 12 starting August 12. Details are available on ACCGov's website and the myStop app.

Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson has been nationally recognized and appointed to leadership positions by the National Association of Counties (NACo) for her innovative community work.

Academy Roofing recently relocated to downtown Acworth, celebrated by a ribbon-cutting event attended by city officials and commended by Mayor Tommy Allegood. The move marks business growth and community investment.

Officers responded to a shooting in Atlanta on August 8, 2024, finding a 32-year-old woman critically injured. Police are investigating the incident, believed to have stemmed from a verbal dispute.

Cobb County's Solicitor General, Makia Metzger, is holding town halls to discuss public safety and her office's work, seeking to increase engagement with residents.

A man was treated for a gunshot wound at Grady Hospital, possibly linked to an attempted robbery in Lakewood. Atlanta PD is investigating the incident without suspect details yet.

The GBI is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting in Sumter County after a standoff where Jamie Lynn Still was killed when he pointed a rifle at law enforcement.

Atlanta's weather forecast predicts consistent hot and sunny days, with highs near 94 degrees and a heat index close to 99. Light breezes offer minimal relief, while a 30-40% chance of showers and thunderstorms emerges mid-week.

Clayton County's Office of Grants Administration and Metro Fair Housing Services, Inc. are offering a free Homebuyer Education Workshop on August 24, 2024, at South Clayton Recreation Center. Registration is required.

The Westside Future Fund has begun building a 24-unit affordable housing complex in Atlanta, with completion expected by September 2025. Mayor Dickens emphasized its role in community health and cohesion.

A high school football player in Georgia lost his leg and is now fundraising for his medical expenses after being hit by a car while helping his mother after her crash.

Cledir Barros is on trial for the murder of his 8-year-old daughter. Despite claiming innocence, evidence suggests his daughter endured abuse and his wife, Natiela, who is charged with the actual killing, acted out of anger.

Butts County, GA, provides early voting options for the November 5, 2024 General Election, with details on location, registration, and absentee voting on their website.