The Atlanta Dogwood Festival needs $250,000 to avoid cancellation. Despite raising over $44,000, increased costs and reduced sponsorship threaten its future. The festival could still happen in April 2026 if fundraising is successful.

Clayton County introduced a whole blood transfusion program allowing paramedics to administer blood to trauma patients on the scene, potentially improving survival rates.

The article details the "Week Without Driving" campaign by ACC Transit, aimed at promoting public transit and empathy for non-drivers by encouraging commuters to forego cars from September 29 to October 5.

Kennesaw's Smith-Gilbert Gardens will host a culinary event with a three-course meal and wine pairings led by Chef Lauren McCormick on November 2. Proceeds support the garden's foundation.

Christmas morning shooting in Campbellton Road led to multiple apartments damaged; a man critically injured. Police detained a 15-year-old suspect and are seeking more information.

Rockdale County's inaugural Veterans Day Parade faced a temporary setback with a website error, but enthusiasm for the event, honoring military service members, remained high despite the digital glitch.

Fayetteville reveals a video about rejuvenating downtown with a 38-acre innovation hub per the "Telling Our Story" series, with Mayor Johnson and other officials highlighting its potential impact.

Marietta City Cemetery offers guided historical walking tours, with themes like "From Two Came Many" and WWI stories, led by the Marietta History Center.

Atlanta is confident in funding for its airport, Hartsfield-Jackson, even if federal aid fluctuates, as other sources support its over $2 billion budget.

Days Inn in metro Atlanta settled a child sex trafficking lawsuit for $5 million, compensating two survivors for staff's alleged complicity in their exploitation.

Milton reminds residents of the voter registration deadline for the upcoming municipal election, highlighting the mayoral race and Advance Voting details.

Butts County seeks vendors for culvert pipe supply contract with a one-year term, renewable up to four years, based on performance. Bids are due by November 6, with a public opening the same day.

A 64-year-old man, Rodney Moore, was critically injured in an officer-involved shooting in DeKalb County, Georgia, which is now under GBI investigation.