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.

Fayetteville's first Business Resource Fair, partnering with UGA SBDC, connected 250+ local businesses with economic development resources and organizations.

Lee Clark promoted to Special Assistant to the Warden at Rogers State Prison by Georgia Department of Corrections.

Fayetteville honored city employees for exceptional service with awards; Laretta White, Chris Hindman, and Cajen Rhodes received recognition for their dedication.

Newnan's Mayor Keith Brady has proclaimed the city's participation in the Greatest American Cleanup, aiming to contribute to the national effort to beautify communities.

Athens-Clarke County presents a $201.6 million balanced budget for FY2026, maintaining the tax rate, with pay raises for employees and funds for public safety and IT security enhancements.