A house fire in Lawrenceville resulted in one displaced person and the rescue of a cat. Firefighters extinguished the blaze in 30 minutes and believe it started near a garage trash can.

DeKalb County residents report reckless driving in Poplar Springs and traffic issues in North Druid Hills due to construction, prompting increased policing and resident concerns for safety.

KSU Police Officer Robert Milam heroically rescued his fiancee from a house fire, was hospitalized with severe burns, and was later discharged in time for Christmas.

Section 8 tenants in Griffin were forced to move again right before Christmas, having already been displaced from Ava Park Apartments to a temporary motel.

Hurricane Helene caused a $1.2 billion blow to Georgia's timber industry, with a loss of 90% of impacted timber, creating economic and ecological challenges for the state.

Technical issues caused a ground stop for American Airlines flights, leading to national delays and 51 cancellations during the holiday travel season.

Atlanta prepares varied New Year's Eve celebrations for 2025, with the traditional Peach Drop at Underground Atlanta and other events like an aquarium party and a '90s-themed bash.

Hosea Helps in Atlanta distributes meals and toys to the underprivileged during Christmas, highlighting love and humanity despite financial challenges.

Georgia Power is raising its rates by 3.5%, increasing the average bill by $5.85 a month. This is part of a strategy to fund grid maintenance and improvements.

DeKalb County's family emergency shelter, Hagar's House, remains closed and in need of funding for repairs after Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage.

The City of Duluth reinstates its Amnesty Program to help residents resolve FTA warrants or license suspensions by offering relief and options for legal resolution until April 30, 2025.

The City of Smyrna is hosting a market for young entrepreneurs on March 22 at the Smyrna Community Center, where kids will sell homemade goods and learn business skills.

Made Mercantile alumna Lauren opens Gather & Bloom, a new floral boutique on Main Street in Woodstock that supports and showcases local, women-owned businesses.