Atlanta students walked out from classes advocating for gun reform following the Apalachee High School shooting, despite potential school disciplinary actions.

Cobb County police officers captured a local runaway pig named Oreo using tasty treats, a lighthearted incident that has gained social media attention.

A 26-year-old quarry worker was injured after a 30-foot fall at a DeKalb County site; he sustained extremity injuries but was conscious when rescued. The cause is under investigation.

A water main break in Atlanta prompted swift action from the Department of Watershed Management, affecting local residents, businesses, and schools, which improvised with temporary solutions, until repairs were completed the following day.

Commissioner Jasper Watkins III of Gwinnett County's District 3 is hosting two town halls to discuss community issues, including the Rowen Project, with residents.

A school bus in Atlanta caught fire; no injuries reported, students safely evacuated, and firefighters extinguished the blaze. Cause under investigation.

The community mourned as it held the funeral for Christian Angulo, a 14-year-old victim of the Apalachee High School shooting, with services at Saint Matthew Catholic Church.

Zoo Atlanta's giant pandas will return to China in October 2024, with a farewell event, Panda-Palooza, scheduled for visitors to celebrate their legacy and contribution to conservation.

Commissioner Robert Patrick hosted an event honoring Isabella Velarde and Victoria Chacón with Trailblazer Awards for Hispanic Heritage Month in DeKalb County.

The Church St Farmers Market in Douglasville is a nominee for the "Best of Georgia Awards" by the Georgia Business Journal and encourages community votes online before October 31st, 2024.

The inaugural Youth Civic Engagement Town Hall, held at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church, focused on involving youth in civic matters, with Commissioner Spears and local officials answering questions from Troop 18 scouts.

DeKalb County Police Department will host a Community Outreach & Safety Fair with free resources, games, and music in Chamblee Tucker Road's Big Lots parking lot.

South Clayton Recreation Center is hosting a Homeschool Community Workshop on Oct. 24, 2024, to offer insights on creating effective homeschool pods and co-ops.