DeKalb County opens warming centers and provides transportation for residents needing shelter from severe cold starting 6:30 p.m. on December 19, 2025.

Darnell Fullum appointed as DeKalb County's Director of Public Safety, bringing 38 years of experience to the role.

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson signs an order for post-pandemic work structure, emphasizing in-person services and allowing hybrid schedules.

Marietta's administrative offices, including Marietta Power and Water, will close for Christmas on Dec 24-25, affecting sanitation schedules detailed on their website and app.

DeKalb County announced the retirement of HR Director Benita Coakley Ransom and Public Works Director Rick Lemke, acknowledging their impactful service.

DeKalb County's Director of Public Safety, Joseph H. "Jack" Lumpkin, Sr., will retire by December 31, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of enhancing public safety and strengthening community relations.

Mountain View Elementary in Meriwether County moved to remote learning due to a spike in flu cases, following guidance from the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Richard Bell, a prominent collegiate football coach, died at 88, leaving a legacy that includes recruiting Kirby Smart and leading the Georgia Bulldogs' defense.

The Deerfield community engaged with planners on a proposed local mixed-use development at a meeting, discussing plans for residential and commercial units.

Resurfacing work on Pryor Road SW in Atlanta prompts lane shifts and possible congestion, with traffic flow maintained by flaggers; pedestrian paths remain unaffected.

The Gwinnett County Solicitor's Office successfully hosted a Dash 4 Domestic Violence 5K to support domestic violence survivors, raising $12,080 with 170 runners and broad community participation.

A vehicle crashed into a Kroger in Athens, near UGA, hitting the self-checkout area. The cause and details about injuries or motives are under investigation by the police.

Cobb County Public Libraries will be closed on December 24-25 and from 5 pm on New Year's Eve until New Year's Day, but digital resources remain available.