Gwinnett County schools reported a significant increase in student vaping incidents, with efforts to educate both students and parents about the risks and consequences.

Gwinnett County Police Department is hosting a hiring event to recruit police and communications officers, with a registration recommendation to avoid long lines.

A Georgia deputy, just four days into his job, rescued an 18-month-old from a locked truck, with the incident highlighting the dangers of children in hot vehicles.

Rideshare and delivery drivers in Atlanta join a nationwide May Day strike for higher wages and job stability, voicing concerns about low pay and algorithm-driven job insecurities.

DeKalb County faces a waste management crisis with broken trash bins and understaffed sanitation departments, leading to uncollected trash and health hazards.

Atlanta faith leaders condemn police force at university protests, urging for disinvestment from companies tied to Israel and the cessation of "Cop City" construction. They demand Biden not speak at Morehouse unless he supports a Gaza ceasefire.

The City of Dunwoody honored Jason Metzger and Oak Avenue Landscaping with the 2023 Sustainability Hero Awards for their commitment to eco-friendly practices.

"Pollinator Palooza" will launch Smith-Gilbert Gardens' "A Garden with Wings" Butterfly Exhibit from June 1-July 31, offering educational and conservation-focused activities with free access to the exhibit.

A fire at Brooke Mill Apartments in Woodstock, Georgia, left over 30 families homeless and several pets lost. One firefighter was injured, and the cause is under investigation. Community and Red Cross are aiding victims.

An emotional support alligator named Wally went missing in Georgia. Its owner, Joie Henney, is actively searching for the pet since its disappearance from an enclosure in Brunswick.

Berry and Spelman Colleges in Georgia are featured on "America's Prettiest Campuses" list by Architectural Digest.

Emory University faculty are voting on a no-confidence motion against President Gregory Fenves due to controversy over the handling of pro-Palestine protests.

Roswell faces conflict between preservation and development as plans risk demolishing a historic pre-Civil War church for a new pedestrian plaza and parking deck, despite opposition from locals and a former mayor.