Atlanta successfully handled large gatherings during the Fourth of July weekend, including the AJC Peachtree Road Race and FIFA Club World Cup 2025, with efficient emergency response.

Georgia's Governor Kemp names Dr. Dean Burke as the new Commissioner of the Department of Community Health, starting August 1, succeeding Russel Carlson.

Georgia's FY26 state budget of $38 billion emphasizes fiscal responsibility and investments in education, transportation, agriculture, and public safety.

Atlanta mourns Thomas G. Sampson Sr.'s passing, celebrated by Mayor Andre Dickens as a legal and civil rights advocate, as well as a mentor to Black attorneys.

Georgia Governor Kemp nominates Frank O'Connell as Chief Judge of the new Tax Court, highlighting his record at the Department of Revenue and bipartisan support for his confirmation.

Atlanta adjusts solid waste collection due to Independence Day; Friday pickups moved to Saturday, July 5. Regular schedule resumes Monday, July 7. Residents can use the city's resources for assistance.

Dewayne R. Queen has been appointed as Atlanta's Director of LGBTQ Affairs, coinciding with the anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges, to champion diversity and inclusion within the community.

Sen. Emanuel Jones criticized President Trump's order for a U.S. military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities without Congress approval, fearing escalation and undermining democratic processes.

Georgia District 3 Democratic voters focus on a single polling place, First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, for the Public Service Commissioner runoff election.

Dodge County receives $4.4 million from GTIB for road improvements, combining a grant and low-interest loan for major projects to enhance transportation safety and efficiency.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and the SRTA Board announce a $26.5 million funding for 13 transportation infrastructure projects, with a focus on rural areas, aiming to improve and sustain growth across the state.

Senator Larry Walker III commends Georgia's investment in rural development, highlighting grants for infrastructure in Dublin-Laurens and Pulaski counties aimed at industrial growth and job creation.

Governor Brian P. Kemp announces $6.5 million grants for 198 housing units in Georgia's Rural Workforce Housing Initiative, supporting affordable living in job-rich communities.