DeKalb County reports a raccoon with rabies, urging pet vaccination and caution to avoid wildlife interaction. Residents advised to secure trash and report abnormal pet behavior.

Metro Atlanta's bars and restaurants gear up for March Madness with events, specials, and screenings, despite no legal sports betting in Georgia.

A Decatur father and his girlfriend received prison sentences for the fatal beating of his 5-year-old daughter; the father is serving life without parole, and the girlfriend 50 years with 30 in custody.

Celebrate Earth Day with family-friendly activities at Virginia Burton Gray Recreation Center in Riverdale, GA, including crafts, inflatables, and garden plots. The event is on April 26, with a $35 registration for gardening.

Atlanta Police seek a suspect for an armed robbery at a gas station, with approximately $3,500 stolen. The public is urged to provide any information.

Clayton County is hosting a Homebuyer Education Workshop on March 22, 2025, offering insight into the home purchasing process, with registration required for attendance.

A Towns County volunteer firefighter faces fraud and forgery charges after a GBI investigation revealed alleged falsifications related to the Firefighter Pension Fund.

Wayfair is set to open its second large-format store in Atlanta by 2026, following the success of its first Illinois store. Despite recent financial losses, the company is expanding its retail presence.

Gwinnett County Police seek public help in solving a fatal hit-and-run case involving Mecha Woodard on September 27, 2024, suspect vehicle likely a damaged Lexus RX 350 or 450.

Milton plans a community event on March 25 to discuss proposals for a new park, incorporating feedback from citizens to shape the 24.42-acre space at 300 Deerfield Parkway.

An employee at Forsyth Methodist Church's daycare was arrested for drugging toddlers with Benadryl. The daycare director and another teacher also face charges. The facility is closed for 21 days during the investigation.

Asata Amun, missing for over a year from Gwinnett County, was found safe in Tennessee and is set to be transferred to Georgia's DFCS care. Her case highlighted the issue of missing youth in the area.

Athens-Clarke County residents are reminded to apply in person for homestead exemption at the Tax Commissioner’s Office by April 1, 2025, to reduce property tax.