Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro received a $110,038 grant from Georgia's Rural Center for new medical equipment, supporting cardiac and pulmonary services in rural Georgia.

Lawmakers want more frequent school vision screenings and a state fund after local outreach found many Georgia students with untreated vision problems that can hamper reading.

Summit Hill Elementary celebrated Kindness Week with various activities and a "Kindness Tunnel" event attended by students, local dignitaries, and the Summit Hill chorus, featuring hearty welcomes and gratitude.

A 21‑page report alleges former KIPP Atlanta CEO Mini’imah Shaheed pressured staff to alter a family member’s grades; she resigned amid a 2025 investigation.

Cedar Chase residents say repeated fires at camps along the Buford Spring Connector have put families on edge and left neighbors demanding a city plan.

Sheriff met with Gwinnett educators over ICE issues; they discussed the impact of ICE on student attendance and community trust, aiming for ongoing dialogue.

U.S. Senators Warnock and Ossoff announce over $67 million in federal funds to modernize Georgia's drinking water infrastructure, including lead pipe removal.

Clayton County Police are looking for 62-year-old Calvin Redding, who disappeared in Ellenwood and requires constant medical care. A Mattie's Call is issued and public help is sought.

The Butts County Board of Commissioners is seeking bids for timber harvesting services for a 17-acre site in Jackson, Georgia, with a deadline of February 27, 2026, and a site visit scheduled for February 19, 2026.

Milton's BZA is voting on variances for a guesthouse expansion at 2410 Bethany Bend, involving size and placement issues, after receiving positive feedback from the Design Review Board.

Senator Randal Mangham to host Next Gen Young Entrepreneur Day in Georgia with John Hope Bryant, celebrating young entrepreneurs at the state capitol on February 17.

Georgia's Senate passed two bills aimed at reducing state income tax rates and increasing standard deductions, with long-term goals to potentially eliminate state income tax.

Cobb County libraries provide a variety of free programs for residents during winter break, including family-friendly activities, cultural celebrations, and movie events.