Clayton County will host a townhall on digital equity on Jan. 10, 2025, where residents can discuss challenges and contribute ideas for digital access and inclusion.

Douglasville announces changes in trash pickup due to the New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day holidays, with garbage collection moved to the following day for each holiday.

Cobb County offers a recycling program for live Christmas trees, excluding flocked trees and wreaths. Residents can also obtain free saplings and volunteer to help.

Douglasville city offices, including City Hall and other facilities, will be closed for New Year's Day, but police will remain active. Updates on sanitation services are available online, and contact can be made via (770) 920-3005.

Cobb County recovers after a storm, with DOT clearing roads and assessing damages. Five homes were significantly damaged, with one minor injury reported. Residents can report property damage online.

A Californian won a $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot, the fifth-largest in the game's history, with a ticket sold at a Circle K in Cottonwood, Shasta County.

Pennie, a sociable Goldendoodle from Duluth, has won the local Dog of the Month title for her friendly demeanor and commitment to keeping the town's waterways clean.

Atlanta rapper OG Maco has died at age 32 due to a critical, self-inflicted gunshot wound. His family confirmed his passing, highlighting his musical impact and resilience.

An officer from the Clayton County Sheriff's Office, John Ellison, was found unresponsive at home and declared dead. His death's cause remains undisclosed.

The article announces the Cobb County Safety Village's Family Fun Safety Days, offering safety education activities for a fee, with open dates in June and July.

Truck-A-Palooza 2025 is set for October 4 in Kennesaw, offering families the chance to explore various trucks and benefit Cobb County Safety Village's safety programs.

High travel congestion hits Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport during the holidays, with swift security and manageable passenger experiences despite the rush and severe weather concerns.

One person died and others were hospitalized following an explosion at a Tyson Foods plant in Georgia; officials and Tyson are investigating the cause.