The Marietta History Center celebrates its 30th anniversary with "Marietta History Center at 30," an exhibition at Kennesaw House showcasing its growth since 1996.

The 2026 Coweta County Citizen Summit offers residents a chance to explore local government operations over two days, with applications available online.

Senator John Albers encourages middle and high school students to join the Senate Page Program, highlighting its benefits for civic engagement and education.

Sandy Springs to host open house discussing Roswell Road improvements, including a new intersection and pedestrian safety enhancements, funded by T-SPLOST and GDOT.

Marietta schedules City Council committee meetings for January 27, 2026, at 5:15 PM, to be held at City Hall with online live broadcast available. Public engagement is encouraged, including a post-meeting discussion period.

Marietta Theatre Company opens its season with "Little Shop of Horrors," a dark comedy musical about a man and his bloodthirsty plant, running from January 22-31.

The Hosea Helps festival in Atlanta honored MLK Jr. Day with acts of service and celebrated Hosea Williams' 100th birthday, providing meals and health services to residents.

Senator Kim Jackson plans to unveil new legislation to allow gun violence victims to break leases without penalty, offering them a chance to relocate for recovery.

Georgia's Suzanna's Kitchen recalls 13,720 pounds of chicken over Listeria concerns; no illness reports confirmed. Products were distributed across seven states.

A fire occurred at Cook Brothers Funeral Directors in Fairburn; the owner saved the remains inside. One person was treated for smoke inhalation; the fire's cause is under investigation.

Residents in metro Atlanta experienced a brief snowfall that quickly melted, with minimal impact on traffic and roads. Temperatures are expected to rise, reducing any remaining snow.

Atlanta opens warming centers to shelter residents from the cold, with specific operating times through Tuesday and special provisions for women and children.

Milton's City Council is having a packed meeting to discuss transportation projects and a mixed-use development proposal, as well as initiating a 5-year Comprehensive Plan update.