Georgia sees multiple Powerball winners with prizes up to $1 million amid a $1.7 billion jackpot run, with anticipation growing for the upcoming Christmas Eve draw.

Douglas County Courthouse and admin offices will close Dec 24-26 for Christmas, but the Tax Commissioner's Office will open on Dec 26. No specific reason for the varied closures was given.

The City of Milton hosted a Winter Wonderland Tea Party with Mrs. Claus, featuring activities, a sleigh technology mishap resolved with magic, and community holiday cheer.

Keep Conyers-Rockdale Beautiful launches a Christmas tree recycling initiative starting January 3, 2026, offering tree seedlings to early participants.

Cobb County and the NAACP are inviting performers for live auditions for their Martin Luther King Jr. tribute, welcoming diverse talents to reflect on and honor his legacy.

A Cobb County house fire displaced four people and injured a firefighter. The blaze began in a garage early Monday morning. The cause is under investigation, and a family cat is missing.

Spirit and Truth Church in Atlanta commits to eliminating $1.5 million in medical debt for locals, reflecting its mission to provide tangible aid alongside spiritual guidance.

Four Henry County libraries will stop Saturday services due to inflation-related operational cost increases, leaving only Stockbridge's Cochran Library open on weekends.

Two pedestrians were hit by a van in Acworth; one critically injured. Police are investigating the incident without disclosing identities or charges yet.

100 animals were rescued by Hall County Animal Services from a hoarding situation in Gainesville, with all animals receiving veterinary care at the shelter.

Woodstock defines an e-bike as a bicycle with electric assistance meeting certain specs under Georgia law, differentiating them from more powerful e-cycles that resemble mopeds or motorcycles.

Athens-Clarke County announces holiday schedule changes for services including closures on December 24-25, with emergency animal services available via 911.

Marcia Davis is appointed as the Clerk of the Clayton County Board of Commissioners, bringing experience in Board operations, agenda management, and policy coordination.