Milton's City Park and Preserve is undergoing renovations, with completion expected by January 2026. The project includes trail extensions, boardwalks, ponds, a fishing pier, and ecosystem improvements, though delays may occur.

Megan Strange was named Acworth Citizen of the Year for her community service, including roles in education, church missions, and historic preservation.

Lawrenceville's City Hall added Randy Travis and Bryant Harris to its City Council, both sworn in on December 17 to start their terms on January 1, 2026.

A Georgia man was convicted of 67 dog fighting charges and faces life in prison, the DOJ announced. His property had neglected and injured dogs, along with drugs and firearms.

North Atlanta High School introduced new safety rules, banning personal scissors and forming a Student Safety Council, after a special needs student was seriously injured in a scissors stabbing incident.

DeKalb County opens warming centers and provides transportation for residents needing shelter from severe cold starting 6:30 p.m. on December 19, 2025.

Atlanta's public safety officials increase patrols during the holiday season to prevent thefts and remind the community of safety protocols, including locking cars and fire safety tips.

Marietta's administrative offices, including Marietta Power and Water, will close for Christmas on Dec 24-25, affecting sanitation schedules detailed on their website and app.

Milton City Council honored Councilmember Verhoff and the Milton Eagles football team, passed legislative items, and adopted a resolution for local oversight on development deals.

A string of house fires in DeKalb County, including one that killed a college football player, has prompted fire safety warnings from first responders.

Khalid Kamau, ex-South Fulton Mayor, is set to face trial for a trespassing charge after rejecting a plea deal. He could get up to a year in jail if convicted.

A woman died in a house fire in Snellville, where firefighters found her body in a bathroom; her husband escaped and the cause of the fire is unknown.

The trial date for Sarah Grace Patrick, accused of killing her parents, is set for January 5, but could be delayed pending a neuropsychologist's report.