ACCGov services will have altered schedules for Christmas, closing on December 24 and 25, with emergency animal services available via 911. Leisure facilities, trash collection, and public transportation also pause, resuming December 26.

Marietta's Human Resources Department won the Large City Agency Award of Excellence from the Georgia Local Government Personnel Association for its employee wellness programs.

Georgia is set to end its moratorium on drilling new wells in the Floridian aquifer, allowing farmers to apply for permits beginning April 1, 2025, balancing agricultural needs with environmental conservation.

Former Richmond County Deputy Dantavion Jones pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights charge for assaulting a handcuffed jail detainee, facing a potential 10-year prison sentence.

Atlanta's weather forecast promises mild, dry conditions with potential for slight showers near Christmas, frosty nights over the weekend, and a slightly wet Christmas Day.

A 32-year-old man from Georgia serving a life sentence received an additional 175 months for federal armed drug trafficking charges after a bench trial conviction.

Defeated candidate Andrew Bell is suing state and local officials in Georgia, challenging the outcome of the DeKalb County Commission District 3 runoff election.

Two people died in a fire at an abandoned Atlanta church that was used as a shelter by unhoused individuals. Firefighters battled intense flames and a roof collapse. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Demario Brown was arrested for stealing over $4,000 in merchandise from a Lululemon store in West Midtown, Atlanta, amid a trend of retail thefts in the area.

MUST Ministries and Cobb County partner to open Hope House shelter in Marietta, GA, on Dec 11-12th for those in need during cold weather, with transportation provided.

Firefighters from Sandy Springs performed rappel drills at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, bringing joy to young patients by delivering gifts and interacting with them during the holiday season.

The press tours Atlanta's new $115 million Public Safety Training Center, showcasing advanced facilities for first responder training amid public safety scrutiny.

Georgia GOP electors officially cast their votes for Trump amid contrasts to the tumult of 2020, cementing his victory and signaling the party's ongoing strength in the state.