Veteran Kerrie Porter's service dog Bruno was killed in a car accident. The Topp Dogg K9 Foundation, led by Blake Rashad, is fundraising to train a new service dog to support Porter's disabilities, including blindness and PTSD.

A camper died and another was injured after a tree fell on their campsite in Cohutta Wilderness; the rescue involved a five-hour hike to the remote site.

Atlanta holds funeral for rapper Young Scooter, real name Kenneth Bailey, who died after a fake 911 call incident.

The Georgia State Senate passed SB 331, transferring control of Barrow County Airport to the county, signaling investment in local transportation infrastructure.

Marietta's Public Works Department was recertified by the GDOT, allowing the city to manage federal-aid transportation projects for another five years.

Commissioner Allen to lead a town hall meeting in Clayton County discussing solutions for chronic flooding issues, scheduled for May 3, 2025, at South Clayton Recreation Center.

Robert Carawan is Coweta County's new Chief Probation Officer, succeeding Jeff Rogers. With a law enforcement background and service since 2010, he aims to balance justice with compassion in his role.

Fayette County 911 has introduced Logan's List, a new database to aid emergency responders with information on individuals with special needs, complying with Georgia's Logan's Law.

Lawrenceville won the 2025 NLC City Cultural Diversity Award for initiatives like ReCAST, supporting community and diversity through mental health services and civic engagement.

The DeKalb County Election Board will meet on April 10, 2025, to discuss voter challenges and routine matters, with provisions for public comments in person or via email.

DeKalb County Super Districts partner with the Beautification Unit for 'The Great American Cleanup' to encourage community recycling and clean-up efforts until June 21.

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson issues an Executive Order to halt new spending and hiring, ensuring fiscal responsibility amid uncertain federal funding.

The inaugural meeting of the EMROC in Milton focussed on overseeing the quality of ambulance services by AMR to enhance life-saving services in North Fulton.