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.

A 21‑page report alleges former KIPP Atlanta CEO Mini’imah Shaheed pressured staff to alter a family member’s grades; she resigned amid a 2025 investigation.

Cedar Chase residents say repeated fires at camps along the Buford Spring Connector have put families on edge and left neighbors demanding a city plan.

Sheriff met with Gwinnett educators over ICE issues; they discussed the impact of ICE on student attendance and community trust, aiming for ongoing dialogue.

U.S. Senators Warnock and Ossoff announce over $67 million in federal funds to modernize Georgia's drinking water infrastructure, including lead pipe removal.

Clayton County Police are looking for 62-year-old Calvin Redding, who disappeared in Ellenwood and requires constant medical care. A Mattie's Call is issued and public help is sought.

The Butts County Board of Commissioners is seeking bids for timber harvesting services for a 17-acre site in Jackson, Georgia, with a deadline of February 27, 2026, and a site visit scheduled for February 19, 2026.

Milton's BZA is voting on variances for a guesthouse expansion at 2410 Bethany Bend, involving size and placement issues, after receiving positive feedback from the Design Review Board.