Patrise M. Perkins-Hooker is named interim City Attorney of Atlanta, starting May 9, 2024, succeeding Nina Hickson.

Atlanta City Attorney Nina R. Hickson announced her retirement, effective May 8, 2024. Mayor Andre Dickens praised her integrity as the city seeks her replacement.

The Milton Design Review Board will discuss various variance requests, including the new Fire Station 45 plans and other properties seeking yard requirement reductions. The meeting is open for public viewing, both in person and online.

Public pools in Athens-Clarke County, open for the season on May 25, with hours until July 28 and a $1 admission fee. The Walker Park Splash Pad opens May 11.

A deputy sheriff in Georgia was seriously injured during a chase and collision with a tractor-trailer. Suspects fled the scene, and the deputy is in stable condition.

Decatur, Georgia, ranks as the top destination for movers in the state and fifth nationwide according to a Move Buddha study, highlighting its affordable housing and population growth.

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Union City is conducting its annual hydrant flushing from April 9 to May 10, which may cause a temporary drop in water pressure and discoloration, but the water remains safe to drink. Residents are advised to run the tap until the water clears.

Douglasville ups enforcement on abandoned vehicles, urging property owners to remove or garage inoperable, unlicensed cars to address health and safety concerns.

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.