Sandy Springs celebrates its 20th anniversary with a picnic, including entertainment, food, and an oral history project. Mayor Rusty Paul emphasizes community spirit.

Violence erupted on Lenox Road in Atlanta, leaving one woman injured and several others shot. The Atlanta Police Department is investigating the shootings, which left all victims in stable condition.

Atlanta's first week of October is set for mild weather with highs around 79°F, sunny days, and potential evening clouds. Winds may gust up to 25 mph with a slight chance of showers.

Judge Ronald B. Ramsey Sr., a former Georgia State Senator and DeKalb County legal figure, has passed away. He was celebrated for his contributions to judicial reform and his tenure as a public servant.

Clayton County opens sign-ups for youth basketball and cheerleading for kids 5-16 and 5-12, respectively, until October 31 or until filled. Registration costs $105, with details online and volunteer coaches welcomed.

Georgia Department of Agriculture invites applications for the 2026 Georgia Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program, aiming to address veterinary shortages in rural areas.

Smyrna's Spooky Festival on October 17th offers free Halloween fun with trick-or-treating, inflatables, a DJ, and a screening of "Hotel Transylvania."

Ten individuals were charged in a Southwest Georgia armed drug trafficking operation, with drugs and guns seized, including 30 firearms and two machine guns.

Woodstock collaborates with Live Thrive’s CHaRM for a waste disposal event on November 15, providing residents a chance to properly dispose of hazardous household waste and recycle books.

Georgia's new digital emergency response system, NextGen 911, is being discussed by a Senate subcommittee led by Senator Tim Bearden, focusing on implementation and modernizing state emergency services.

Cobb County invites the community to its free Cybersecurity Day event on October 3 for education, expert talks, and career opportunities in cybersecurity.

Georgia and the USDA have secured $531.24 million in federal relief funds for the Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program to aid the state's agriculture recovery.

Atlanta is set for a stretch of pleasant weather with sunny skies and moderate temperatures, highs in the 70s to low 80s, and mild evenings in the mid-50s to low 60s, per the National Weather Service.