Kennesaw prepares for the 8th annual Black History Bowl Championship on Feb. 7 at Ben Robertson Community Center, highlighting African American history with student competitions and cultural activities.

A fire in DeKalb County resulted in four fatalities, with heroic attempts to save others. The tragedy echoes a past event for the family, now mourning the loss.

Cobb County officials request federal review of ICE tactics, citing community concerns about violence and public trust. They advocate for investigations, better training, and clear officer identification.

Cobb County residents will see a $3.05 increase in their water bills due to rising wholesale costs and infrastructure expenses, starting February 2026.

Georgia apple growers vote to extend the Marketing Order of the Georgia Apple Commission for three years, allowing the Commission to adjust the assessment rate up to four cents per bushel.

Billionaire Rick Jackson enters the Georgia governor's race, pledging $50M to his campaign, positioning himself against career politicians and aiming to disrupt the state's political 'cartel.'

Sen. Jason T. Dickerson introduced Senate Bill 442 to enforce automatic revocation of CDLs for noncitizens when their visa expires or reaches five years, requiring test retakes for renewal.

A man in North Carolina was sentenced to five years for sending antisemitic threats to a Georgia state representative and a rabbi, following their support for an antisemitism bill.

Paulding County's Post 3 Commissioner Virginia Galloway will host a town hall meeting on February 12, 2026, to discuss local issues with the community.

Marietta is preparing for the 2nd Annual Avant Garde Awards during Black History Month, honoring community innovators at Jim Miller Park Event Center.

Sandy Springs is developing a Transportation Master Plan for the next decade based on community feedback to improve transit options, safety, and address traffic. Public input is encouraged at open houses and through a TSPLOST referendum.

Atlanta opens warming centers ahead of a cold snap to shelter vulnerable populations, providing transportation and overnight refuge from freezing temperatures.

Milton's new Citizens Government Academy, which offers an eight-week program on local governance and promotes civic involvement, is fully booked for its inaugural session.