Providence Park will close two trails on Thursday for tree removal maintenance, but one trail remains open. The work addresses safety and ecosystem health.

The Clayton County Office of Emergency Management provided Concealed Weapons Training to educate locals on responsible gun handling and legal aspects of concealed carry.

Clayton County offers free Trash Amnesty Days to aid residents in disposing of large waste, excluding hazardous materials, to prevent illegal dumping and improve community cleanliness.

Dunwoody hosts a public workshop to discuss the city's growth and development, seeking resident input on the Comp Plan which addresses diverse housing, local hubs, traffic, and green spaces.

Marietta announces LEGO® Summer Camps for kids 5-12, offering STEM-themed activities with Play-Well TEKnologies. Sessions cost $175-$215 and take place at Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center. Registration details are on the city's website.

Legislation is being proposed to enhance EBT card security amid rising fraud, with bipartisan support and a focus on adopting tech akin to credit card standards to protect SNAP users.

Atlanta lawmakers propose new regulations on short-term rentals to address rental party disruptions, requiring permits and setting caps and distance requirements.

Union City introduces CodeRED, an emergency notification service that sends residents alerts about various crises. Residents can sign up by texting UnioncityGA to 24639 to receive timely information.

Butts County seeks a full-time Code Enforcement Police Officer to enforce local regulations, inspect properties, issue citations, and maintain community safety.

Tiffany Sailem has been named new Deputy Warden of Security at Johnson State Prison, a role involving the oversight of 1,573 male offenders and staff supervision.

11-year-old Sarv Dharavane from DeKalb County wins the Georgia State Spelling Bee for the second time and is set to compete again in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

A Dunwoody police officer was nearly hit by a suspected drunk driver, who was later arrested after causing a head-on crash with another officer. Both sustained non-serious injuries.

A house fire in Loganville resulted in five people hospitalized, with two in critical condition, and the deaths of two parents, spurring community support.