The Milton Fire-Rescue Department is enhancing its Fire CARES program with free wellness checks, including blood pressure, glucose tests, and EKGs, to improve community health and reduce hospital visits.

The Cobb County Civil Service Board election for Post #5 is scheduled, with specifics on candidacy requirements and contact information for those interested in running.

A 17-year-old boy, Kenneth Collier Jr., who authored a book on bullying, was shot to death in Austell, Georgia, repeating the tragedy of his mother's murder seven years earlier.

Apalachee High School has installed OpenGate Weapons Detection Systems to improve campus safety, following a tragic shooting and recent firearm incidents.

Atlanta reports a drop in crime rates, with an 8% decrease in homicides and 29% reduction in auto thefts, as collaboration between residents and technology aids police effectiveness.

MARTA and The King Center honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King with a special bus route in Atlanta, featuring landmarks from King's life.

Southern Living Magazine has recognized Duluth, near Atlanta, as an underrated food destination, highlighting its diverse eating options and unique local eateries.

Marietta's city administrative offices, including Power and Water services, will be closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Service changes for garbage and recycling collection are detailed on their website and emergency services remain available.

Milton's wintry weather saw efficient responses from local services, leading to no major incidents, as residents stayed safe and even enjoyed the snow.

Denisha Foster is appointed as the new Deputy Warden of Security at Telfair State Prison, a promotion announced by Commissioner Tyrone Oliver. She starts on January 16, 2025, and brings extensive corrections experience to oversee staff and inmates.

Police responded to a double shooting on Landrum Drive SW, where two women were injured but conscious. They were hospitalized, and the investigation is ongoing.

DeKalb County has suspended transportation to warming centers due to extreme cold but maintains round-the-clock warming centers ahead of services resuming on January 13.

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will meet on January 16, 2025, to discuss items including a monthly report and changes to the Ethics Code. Public comments are scheduled, and an executive session may follow.