Marietta's Citizens' Government Academy invites locals to a free seven-week course on city governance starting March 18, 2026. Registration is limited to 25 and closes on March 2, 2026.

Fulton County's 2026 budget, approved by its Board of Commissioners, keeps property tax rates stable and invests in public safety, health, and community services.

The Old Zion Heritage Museum will host a free event to honor the "Six Triple Eight" Battalion of WWII on Feb 22, 2026, at Zion Baptist Church, Marietta.

Delta Air Lines disputed initial claims of a cockpit breach on a flight from Houston to Atlanta; a passenger exhibited unruly behavior, prompting an emergency return and arrest.

A brutal January cold spell left four people experiencing homelessness dead in Athens, exposing gaps in shelter access and outreach.

Siblings from Honduras, residing illegally in the US, were indicted on charges of alien smuggling and fraud related to exploiting a minor via a government program for unaccompanied children.

Atlanta's Asian communities celebrate Lunar New Year with various events featuring traditional foods, performances, and arts, highlighting cultural roots and communal spirit.

A Fairburn homeowner undergoing stage‑4 cancer treatment says city‑hired paving crews sent asphalt into a sewer main, leaving her home gutted and displaced for months.

A VyStar–TransUnion study finds 62% of Jacksonville respondents spend at or above their income and only 48% can reliably pay bills on time.

Trader Joe's opened a new store in Johns Creek, Georgia, as part of a national expansion, and will anchor The Medley, a mixed-use development featuring retail space, housing, and other amenities.

Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro received a $110,038 grant from Georgia's Rural Center for new medical equipment, supporting cardiac and pulmonary services in rural Georgia.

Lawmakers want more frequent school vision screenings and a state fund after local outreach found many Georgia students with untreated vision problems that can hamper reading.

Summit Hill Elementary celebrated Kindness Week with various activities and a "Kindness Tunnel" event attended by students, local dignitaries, and the Summit Hill chorus, featuring hearty welcomes and gratitude.