An 18-year-old Georgia student, Madison Crowell, was accepted into 231 colleges and offered $14.7 million in scholarships. She will attend High Point University.

The Vine City Walmart in Atlanta is reopening as a Neighborhood Market, offering fresh groceries and pharmacy services after being closed due to arson.

Residents in College Park are opposed to a proposed lithium battery plant due to safety and environmental concerns, with accusations of environmental classism and improper public notification.

Georgia's job market surged in April, adding over 35,000 jobs and reaching an all-time high near 5 million workers, while maintaining a steady unemployment rate of 3.1%.

Sandy Springs has snagged a new communications chief, and she's someone with a hefty rolodex of media contacts and a background in putting out...

Cobb County Superior Court unexpectedly dismissed all jurors summoned for the week of May 13, 2024, without detailing the reason for their mass release.

Athens Solid Waste Department alters Memorial Day collection schedule; no service on the holiday, with subsequent one-day delays that week. Downtown collections unchanged.

Commissioner Gail Hambrick offers $1,000 scholarships to seniors at three Clayton County high schools, aiming to support higher education and alleviate tuition costs. Details and application are available online.

The City of Milton announces sponsorship opportunities for its Independence Day Walking Parade and Touch-a-Truck events, inviting local businesses to participate and enhance brand visibility.

K-9 Jekel of the Gwinnett County Police Department is retiring due to a leg medical issue after a career with 51 arrests and 36 narcotics discoveries.

Gwinnett County Police successfully found 44-year-old Jason Benefield from Lawrenceville, previously missing since April 17. Details surrounding his return remain undisclosed.

Police Chief Keith Meadows presented the first "State of the Police" in South Fulton, discussing starting difficulties, technological advances, crime reduction, and internal controversies.

Smyrna plans its Memorial Day Ceremony for May 27, to honor fallen servicemembers at the Veterans Memorial, with a backup location at the Community Center in case of rain.