Butts County is recruiting a Fire Marshal responsible for fire prevention, inspection, and investigation, requiring qualifications like a high school diploma, specific certifications, and knowledge of fire safety codes and regulations.

Corporal Tamara Severtson was honored as the Acworth Citizen of the Year for her community service by the Cobb Chamber at the Northwest Cobb Area Council meeting.

Gwinnett County honored five recipients for their dedication to historical preservation, celebrating their efforts in safeguarding the county's cultural heritage.

The City of Douglasville adjusts sanitation schedules for the holiday season, affecting pick-up dates around Christmas, New Year's Day, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Marietta's administrative offices will close on December 24-25 for Christmas. Garbage collection schedules will change, and residents should check the Marietta Trash Talk app for updates. Emergency services will remain operational.

Deputy Chief Steve Shaw of the Gwinnett County Police graduates from the FBI National Academy, reflecting the department's commitment to professional excellence and ongoing officer education.

The Milton BZA will consider variance requests for properties on Holly Road and Ranchette Road, and establish their 2025 meeting calendar, at their final meeting of the year.

Atlanta receives over $3 million from the EPA to fund its EcoFleet ATL program, aiming to reduce emissions by introducing electric vehicles and charging stations.

Carroll County's government website has launched an Alert Center to inform residents about non-emergency events like road closures and service interruptions.

Investigating a police shooting in Gwinnett County after an armed man allegedly pointed a gun at an officer and was shot by police. He is in stable condition.

A pedestrian was fatally hit by a car in Forest Park, with police investigating the incident and a coinciding power outage in the area. Details about those involved are not yet released.

A 16-year-old boy in DeKalb County died after an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound late Saturday evening.

DeKalb County Police investigate two fatal shootings occurring in separate residences, with victims pronounced dead at the scene and limited public information on the circumstances surrounding the incidents.