Sheneca King was appointed Special Assistant to the Warden at the Special Management Unit, Georgia Department of Corrections, starting December 1, 2025.

Roy L. Kennedy, a 63-year-old missing man with mental health conditions, was found safe by the South Fulton Police Department after a Mattie's Call alert.

A train hit a car on Waverly Way in Marietta, causing damage but no injuries. The collision led to significant traffic delays until the area was cleared. Police advised against crossing tracks on foot.

Clayton County is briefing its Board of Commissioners on Phase 1 of the Flint River Flood Mitigation Project, funded by GEMA, on December 9, 2025, with public involvement encouraged.

Milton announces a series of holiday events including Christmas in Crabapple, Pancake Breakfast with Santa, and a Menorah Lighting to celebrate the season with the community.

GBI charged two Macon residents, Ervin Hubbard III and Deyondra Lindsey, with multiple drug offenses after a two-month joint law enforcement investigation.

Clayton County announces its Winter Wonderland event on December 20th, to feature skating, games, and a free drone show, hosted by the Parks and Recreation department.

Athens begins counting votes on December 9th, open to the public, ensuring accuracy and reconciling provisional ballots, with final certification by the Board of Elections.

Georgia is set to pardon a turkey as a symbolic act, representing second chances and highlighting the importance of agriculture. Tom the Turkey will be pardoned in a ceremony led by Commissioner Harper and Chairwoman Holmes.

Cobb County is updating local ordinances through its annual Code Amendment Package, which includes stages of review and public input, ensuring laws remain current and fair.

DeKalb County is launching initiatives to help residents with economic struggles, including paying off student lunch debts, providing food aid, addressing food insecurity, and combatting housing instability with a $5.5 million fund.

Strive Atlanta offers free Patient Care Tech Training starting in January 2026, with info sessions in Riverdale, Jonesboro, and Morrow. Registration is necessary and available through the Clayton County website.

Milton's Planning Commission will deliberate zoning ordinance changes, including tree preservation, signage standards, and accommodating food trucks, at their November 20 meeting.