Douglasville city offices will be closed for the end-of-year holidays but essential services like police and sanitation will continue with a modified schedule.

Milton residents enjoyed a 'Pancakes with Santa' event where firefighters served breakfast and festivities included photos with Santa and various characters. Attendees donated over 300 toys for local charities.

Gwinnett County announces upcoming swearing-in ceremonies for newly elected officials, including Commissioner Kirkland Carden and Superior Court Judge Kimberly A. Gallant, with media invited to attend.

Marietta's administrative offices will close on December 24-25 for Christmas. Garbage collection schedules will change, and residents should check the Marietta Trash Talk app for updates. Emergency services will remain operational.

Deputy Chief Steve Shaw of the Gwinnett County Police graduates from the FBI National Academy, reflecting the department's commitment to professional excellence and ongoing officer education.

The Milton BZA will consider variance requests for properties on Holly Road and Ranchette Road, and establish their 2025 meeting calendar, at their final meeting of the year.

Carroll County's government website has launched an Alert Center to inform residents about non-emergency events like road closures and service interruptions.

A man experiencing a mental health crisis climbed into the ceiling of a Peachtree City Target store, leading to a police standoff and the temporary closure of the store. He was later apprehended and received medical attention.

DeKalb County firefighters quickly extinguished a house fire on Weston Road, with all residents safe and a kitten rescued, although some cats remain missing. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

A 78-year-old woman, Mamie Farley, died in a house fire in Atlanta, despite neighbors' efforts and being pulled out alive by firefighters. Arson investigators are probing the cause of the blaze.

DeKalb County announces trash pick-up schedule changes for Christmas and New Year's Day, with no collection on those Wednesdays and delays for the rest of the affected weeks.

Milton's Open House event displayed future development plans for Deerfield, facilitating community feedback on proposed trail loops and area improvements.

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will hold a public meeting to discuss administrative matters, potential ethics code revisions, a case hearing, and other issues on December 19, 2024.