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.

Radio host Ryan Cameron is now the new voice of announcements at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, adding local flavor to the busiest airport in the world.

A man was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing C.H. James Parkway in Cobb County on the evening of December 23; the driver, a 16-year-old, has not been charged.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expects its busiest travel day post-Christmas, with about 327,000 passengers. The TSA prepares for 40 million travelers by Jan. 2, with new tools to manage the rush.

MARTA increases train services for New Year's events in Atlanta, with a 7-minute train frequency and extended service on certain lines to accommodate the Peach Drop, Peach Bowl, and Polar Opposite Race attendees.