Douglasville received a Safety & Liability Management Grant from the Georgia Municipal Association to enhance workplace safety, which helps reduce insurance claims and costs.

Georgia's second new nuclear reactor at Plant Vogtle has begun operation, significantly over budget at $31 billion and years behind schedule, but contributing to carbon-free energy goals.

Douglasville received a GMA grant to improve municipal employee safety and reduce insurance claims, with plans to use the funds for training and equipment.

Marietta City Council schedules meetings for early May, with public attendance encouraged both in-person and online, as well as informal post-meeting social events. Agendas and live meetings to be accessible on the city website.

Residents in Metro Atlanta participated in National Drug Takeback Day, safely disposing of medications with help from Gwinnett County police and other departments.

Labor Secretary Julie Su highlighted the significance of the UAW's recent win in Chattanooga, affirming worker's rights to unionize free from interference, amidst opposition from Southern governors.

A worker was trapped but conscious with leg injuries after a trench collapsed at the future Brookhaven city hall site; he was rescued and taken to a hospital.

A woman in Atlanta called 911 to order hot wings, prompting police to issue a reminder on using emergency services correctly amid challenges with non-emergency calls.

A Snellville home caught fire when a car undergoing repairs in the garage ignited. No injuries were reported and the firefighters managed to control the blaze quickly.

The Marietta History Center offers tombstone cleaning workshops to teach proper preservation techniques, with the next one on May 18th requiring registration.

Crews in DeKalb County repaired a 50-year-old water main on McLendon Drive, restoring water service after a nearly 48-hour outage caused by a significant leak. Traffic is expected to flow normally as road closures end.

Anita Jupin was named Milton's new Economic Development Manager after obtaining her GCED certification, having advanced from Special Events Coordinator to Economic Engagement Manager since 2019.

Snellville seeks contractors to replace carpet at a city building, inviting sealed bids through their website. The project aims at refurbishing the well-used floors of the property at 2740 Lenora Church Road.