An 11-year-old from Dunwoody, Sarv Dharavane, placed third in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, marking a significant achievement as the first Georgian finalist in over two decades.

A dog alerted a sleeping family to a late-night fire at their Atlanta home on Oak Drive, enabling them to escape unharmed. Firefighters are investigating an electrical fault in the laundry room as the possible cause.

Clayton County offers an "Introduction to A.I. and ChatGPT Training" course on June 10, 2025, aiming to educate residents on AI and ChatGPT, including practical training and strategies.

Coweta County begins the construction of a new, advanced Fire Station 10 to meet the demands of its growing population, enhancing emergency response times and safety.

The Marietta City Council will hold a Special Called Meeting on May 30th at 2 PM, which will be open for public attendance and streamed live online. An informal discussion will follow the meeting.

DeKalb County announced the start of the Peachtree Industrial Water Transmission Main Replacement Project on July 7 to improve water service, with completion expected by January 2028.

Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport rebrands its Cell Phone Lot to "Park & Wait Lot" to reduce congestion, effective May 29. The lot provides free short-term parking and Wi-Fi.

Gwinnett County announces a Cultural Night event on May 30 to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with performances and food.

Elizabeth Scott has been appointed as the new superintendent at Treutlen Probation Detention Center, announced by the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Vashti Brown is appointed Regional Operations Coordinator at Wheeler Correctional Facility, overseeing standards of sanitation, safety, and security, starting June 1, 2025.

DeKalb County offers early voting for the Georgia Public Service Commission special election from May 27 to June 13, including weekends, at ten locations with extended hours and absentee ballot drop boxes.

Jennifer Clark is appointed as the new warden at Long Unit, effective June 1, 2025, with a diverse background in corrections and educational qualifications in business and criminal justice.

The boil water advisory in Buckhead has been lifted following a water outage caused by a main break and a closed valve that impacted residents and businesses. Water sampling confirmed no contamination, allowing normal use to resume.