Public comments on proposed mining near the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge end Tuesday, with widespread concerns about the swamp's ecology and hydrology, despite arguments for economic benefits.

Truist Park and Battery Atlanta's financial performance has exceeded expectations, with property taxes at $2.6 million and a visitation of 10.3 million in 2023, according to Cobb County.

Athens-Clarke County suspends solid waste services on April 22, 2024, for Earth Day. A revised collection schedule is announced; downtown services remain unaffected. Residents should place bins out by 7 AM on adjusted days.

Firefighters in Roswell, Georgia, extinguished two fires threatening a warehouse and nearby woodlands; no injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Cobb County introduces a pretrial diversion program for young adults charged with non-violent misdemeanors, focusing on redirecting them towards positive paths.

An 11-year-old girl, Katelynn Simonds, died in a house fire in Georgia while trying to save her dog. The family mourns as the cause of the fire is investigated.

Family and friends remembered Bryce Brooks in Atlanta, honoring the 16-year-old who died trying to save children from a rip current in Florida. His parents created a foundation in his memory to provide swim lessons and CPR training.

Judge Keisha Wright Hill receives Atlanta Legal Aid's “Champion of Service” Award for aiding vulnerable city residents, alongside Congressman David Scott.

Fayetteville is set to host Georgia Cities Week activities, including a City Hall Open House and Shred & Recycle Day, featuring recycling options with certain limitations detailed on the city's event page.

A Mercer University student was arrested for misdemeanor battery after an altercation with Atlas Society CEO Jennifer Grossman during a speech on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Atlanta faces a teacher shortage, with many vacant positions. Teachers like Danielle Cummings work extra jobs to make ends meet despite Georgia's attempts, including a pay raise, to improve conditions.

An environmental watchdog group criticizes election delays impacting Georgia's Public Service Commission, which approves rate hikes for Georgia Power, suggesting voter disenfranchisement.

Delta Air Lines made Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for the fifth consecutive year, recognized for its employee-centric benefits and positive workplace culture.