Atlanta City Council has approved a $3 billion budget for 2026, emphasizing public safety, housing, and community enrichment, with environmental regulations for data centers and investment in infrastructure.

Cobb County approves service agreements with City of Mableton, enabling local governance and essential services to function effectively, with Mableton to reimburse $9.5 million for services by 2026.

Applications for Sandy Springs' 2025-2026 Citizens' Leadership Academy are open until June 30. This program educates residents on city governance with a $35 fee.

Marietta History Center introduces a Cemetery Walking Tour on June 17th to honor African American legacies, aligning with Juneteenth celebrations, focusing on stories of the enslaved and their contributions.

Milton City Pool will close early on June 12, 19, and 24 for swim meets, and again on June 25 for the Mustangs' party, with traffic congestion expected.

Dr. Kathryn Haynes Owen becomes the new Mental Health Director for the Georgia Department of Corrections, promising to enhance inmate mental health services.

The Marietta City Council announced meetings including a work session on June 9 and a review session, followed by a regular meeting on June 11, with both in-person and virtual attendance options.

The city of College Park upholds a June 1st eviction deadline for Chelsea Gardens Apartments tenants due to health and safety neglect by the management, leaving many residents facing difficult relocations.

Cobb County Board of Commissioners to discuss Service Delivery Strategy at a special meeting on June 2, at 2:30 p.m., in Marietta, GA. Public attendance is encouraged.

Brookhaven police responded to a collision on Peachtree Road where a pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by one of the vehicles involved in the crash.

Gwinnett County celebrates the installation of two sculptures at Bicentennial Plaza on June 2, 2025, featuring community leaders' speeches and aiming to enhance local cultural experiences.

The new playground at Flat Shoals Park in Riverdale will open on June 7, 2025, with a ribbon-cutting by Commissioner Gail Hambrick, followed by a "Movie Under the Stars" event featuring "Sonic The Hedgehog 3."

A photo of Mykale Baker working at Burger King in his graduation attire went viral, leading to a GoFundMe raising over $35,000 for his college tuition.