Aaron Hines, affectionately known as "Coach Ball," was a beloved youth football coach and father figure in the West Atlanta community.

ATLANTA — An intensifying heat dome will bring the hottest temperatures of summer to metro Atlanta and north Georgia. This weekend, the heat starts to increase. Saturday and Sunday's high temperatures will be in the mid 90s.

Fact: The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have never won Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate over the arch rival Georgia Bulldogs in Atlanta since Haynes King has been alive.

The Promise Scholarship program in Georgia has approved nearly 8,600 students for funding, providing $6,500 to those from low-performing public schools for private education, homeschooling, or educational support services.

According to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office in Atlanta, 35-year-old John Woodbury of Atlanta was sentenced to 17 months in prison in the threat case. He was convicted of transmitting a threat in interstate commerce and pleaded guilty in April.

On Thursday, Republican state Sen. Blake Tillery, chairman of the Senate committee on eliminating the state income tax, announced plans to file legislation that would phase out Georgia’s personal income tax in 2026— a move that would cut more than 5% from the average worker’s paycheck.

A bipartisan group of Georgia senators is working to eliminate the state income tax while ensuring funding for essential services like education and public safety.

With the Premier League Summer Series heading to Georgia next week, it is a huge 12 months for Atlanta as it aims to be known as the undisputed hub of soccer in America.

Location: 3343 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 XEC Solutions is a Black-owned HR and staffing consultancy based in midtown Atlanta, founded and led by Tammi M. Daniel, who serves as CEO and Chief Talent Strategist.

Columbus-based Synovus Financial Corp. announced it will combine with Nashville-based Pinnacle Financial Partners in an all-stock transaction valued at $8.6 billion.

Kelvin King will face State Rep. Tim Fleming who is also running for the Republican nomination. Incumbent has not indicated if he will seek a third term.

A new CNBC survey puts Georgia in the top 10 for business, but gives the state an "F" score in quality of life. Here's where the Peach State could improve.