Cobb County Drug Treatment Court celebrated the graduation of six individuals, highlighting their recovery from substance use disorders and the program's role in providing judicial oversight, personalized treatment, and recovery support.

The University System of Georgia plans to consolidate East Georgia State College with Georgia Southern University due to declining enrollment at East Georgia State.

A father and son were killed by a falling tree during a storm on a Georgia golf course. The community has rallied in support, with a GoFundMe page surpassing its goal.

Roswell firefighter Kyle Phillips rescued a snapping turtle from traffic, a humorous incident now termed Code T.U.R.T.L.E., with the turtle potentially adopted by the fire station.

The Georgia Symphony Orchestra and The Strand Theatre are extending sensory-friendly programs through 2025 for those with sensory sensitivities in Marietta.

The Peachtree Ridge Jazz Band performed live in Downtown Dulouth, engaging the local community with lively music and contributing to the area's cultural events.

Parents filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Piedmont Eastside Medical Center after their 2-year-old died from a fire ant allergic reaction, alleging the hospital provided insufficient care.

A DeKalb County police officer and two children were hospitalized with serious injuries after a head-on crash caused by a driver overtaking on a double-yellow line.

Cobb County opened a new police precinct in north-central region to enhance law enforcement presence and response times, funded by the 2016 SPLOST program.

Suwanee and Duluth cities are holding a "Battle of the Cities" Blood Drive Challenge on May 1, 2025, to encourage blood donations in partnership with the American Red Cross.

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.