The Marietta Fire Department reminds residents to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms during daylight savings time clock adjustments.

The City of Douglas Fire Department will be testing fire hydrants from March 18-22 during late-night hours, potentially affecting water clarity for residents who are advised to flush their taps.

Clayton County Police are actively searching for 21-year-old Jacob Cook, who has a developmental delay and has been missing since February 29.

Extra deputies were sent to Cherokee Bluff High School by Hall County Sheriff's Office after unverified social media threats, found not credible after investigation.

Naomi Ruth Barber King, a civil rights advocate and matriarch of the King family, died at 92. She supported civil rights movements and the A.D. King Foundation.

A school bus in Monroe County was rear-ended, sending eight students to the hospital for evaluation; no major injuries were reported. The incident is under investigation.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport held an emergency response drill called "Big Bird" as mandated by the FAA, involving multiple agencies and volunteers simulating a disaster.

A Hall County deputy encountered a 9-foot alligator during a K9 training exercise. He escaped unharmed. The area is now under alert, with the sheriff's office installing warning signs.

Police in Gainesville, Georgia, issued a Mattie's Call for missing woman Lynn Biegeleisen, who has bipolar disorder and was last seen driving a gray Ford Maverick.

A Cobb County man, 60-year-old Lorenzo Reed, died after an apparent accidental drowning during a fishing trip on West Point Lake, following a search by Troup County Sheriff's Office.

The Get Fit Expo in Clayton County, originally set for March 9, 2024, was cancelled due to severe weather forecasts, with future plans to be announced.

The Lyndon House Arts Center hosts an art exhibition by Caroline Ford Coleman on the impact of urban renewal in Linnentown, featuring portraits of displaced residents.

Andre Lopez won first place in the "Conyers, Celebration of Community" essay contest, followed by Terron McRae and Desire’e Williams in second and third, as announced by Rockdale County Public Schools and Conyers city.