Cobb County is hosting an event to teach residents efficient home irrigation system management, covering inspection, connection, direction, and selection to conserve water.

The City of Atlanta conducted another homeless encampment sweep despite past criticism, with advocates calling for long-term housing solutions instead of repeated clearings.

Sandy Springs inaugurated the Springway Trail, a 1.88-mile path connecting the community to the Chattahoochee River, marking a milestone in the city's 2019 Trail Master Plan.

The Marietta Arts Council, in collaboration with KSU, is showcasing student-designed public art on pedestrian bridges, celebrated at the M2R TrailFest.

Dunwoody invites public input on the N. Shallowford Path project on May 13, aiming to enhance local walkability.

Sandy Springs invites locals to help shape design guidelines for city areas, with a public meeting on May 19 and other engagement options like an online survey and pop-up events.

Porsha Winfrey received the Babe Atkins-Byrne Excellence in Legal Administration Award from the Cobb County Bar Association for her role as Drug Treatment Court Coordinator.

A "goat gang" in Gilmer County took a joy walk, leading to a community effort to round them up with help requested by the sheriff on Facebook. All goats were safely returned by the afternoon.

Marietta's local government has scheduled city council meetings to enhance civic engagement, with an agenda work session on May 12 and a regular meeting on May 14, open to the public both in person and online.

Residents of Fulton County's Howell Station oppose the county's quiet sale of land for high-voltage power lines, citing safety, health, and property value concerns.

A 10-year-old girl died when a tree fell on her Atlanta home during a storm; two relatives hospitalized but expected to recover. Governor Kemp and the community expressed condolences.

Commissioner Holtkamp is hosting two community events in May to promote the Local Voices, Local Places initiative with activities that aim to strengthen community relations.

Smyrna's City Council announces public space upgrades, including a revamped splash pad and Tolleson Pool rebuild.