Lawrenceville announces the reopening of city offices on January 27 after a closure, with courts remaining closed, sanitation services on a delayed schedule, the large item pick-up on January 30 canceled, and the Lawrenceville Arts Center reopening.

An ice storm in Georgia led to power grid collapse in White County, with approximately 70% of residents without power due to ice accumulation. Crews are working on restoration, and residents are urged to stay home.

Marietta city operations closed on January 26 due to winter weather, affecting administrative buildings, sanitation services, and causing a delay in trash pickup.

Former University of Georgia president Michael F. Adams has passed away at 77, leaving a legacy of substantial university growth during his 1997-2013 tenure.

Atlanta opens warming centers due to cold, with operation from Jan 24 evening to Jan 28 morning, at multiple locations, offering transport from the Gateway Center. Details are on the city website.

A second commercial poultry flock in Walker County, Georgia, was infected with the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, impacting the state's poultry industry and prompting swift containment actions.

Contaminated kerosene sold at Jasmine Petroleum Inc. in Gainesville, GA may pose a fire hazard; consumers are warned not to use the product and can get a refund.

Clayton County Youth Commission hosts Interest Meetings for high school students to learn about leadership and civic engagement, with sessions on February 10 and 12.

Georgia's House Bill 1013, introduced to make lemon pepper the state's official chicken wing flavor, showcases the local staple's cultural significance.

The City of Woodstock is preparing for severe winter weather with an organized response, prioritizing road safety and effective emergency services operation.

A fire erupted in a dumpster at Dillard's in the Mall of Georgia and spread to the building, triggering an evacuation and a response from firefighters who extinguished it without injuries.

The Atlanta Track Club is holding a contest for artists to design the Peachtree Road Race T-shirt, with a prize of $8,700. Designs must be human-created and submitted by February 20.

HBCUs like Morehouse and Morris Brown in Atlanta operate normally after receiving hoax threats linked to white supremacy. All-clear given post-investigations.