Douglas County allocates $55,000 to local food pantries through the Feed Douglas Cooperative to aid families impacted by SNAP benefit cutbacks amid a federal shutdown.

Clayton County opens warming centers due to freezing temperatures, offering daytime shelter at four recreation centers and overnight accommodations at additional locations with transportation assistance available.

Federal agents seized 325 pounds of methamphetamine from Marco Cueto-Rosales at a Norcross storage facility, leading to his arrest on federal drug charges.

The Hooper-Renwick Themed Library in Gwinnett County has been named "Redevelopment Project of the Year," honoring its blend of history and community service.

A high-speed chase by Georgia State Patrol ended in a multi-car crash in DeKalb County, injuring several and hospitalizing four, after a trooper tried to stop a stolen Kia K4.

Lareon "Lay Lay" Brown, a mother of three, was fatally shot in Carrollton, where two others were injured. Three men have been charged in connection to the incident.

Villa Rica prepares for a December 2, 2025, runoff election for City Council in Wards 4 and 5, following an inconclusive general election. Voters need registration by October 6, and can vote early from November 24-26.

North Georgia braces for a major freeze with temperatures dropping by 40 degrees after rain, as residents are advised to prepare by protecting plants, pipes, and ensuring pet and personal warmth.

Thomas Randy Musgrove II from Douglas, Georgia, faces charges including False Imprisonment after a domestic incident escalated, leading to a police-involved shooting.

Mayor Michael Caldwell wins reelection in Woodstock with significant lead; incumbents retain City Council seats; Senior Tax Exemption and TSPLOST measures pass.

The Hall County School District is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect who pulled a gun after a high school football game on October 30.

A court ruled that a Buckhead HOA must maintain a historic Black cemetery and ensure public access, upholding the efforts of descendants and historic preservationists.

The Cobb DOT will begin the Columns Drive Improvement Project in East Cobb on November 7, aiming to improve road safety and aesthetics by removing 47 trees and adding new vegetation.