A water main break in DeKalb County led to school closures in Decatur, with no estimated time for water restoration. Students were sent home, and schools are addressing safety and logistics.

MUST Ministries Hope House in Marietta provides shelter and meals to the homeless during a cold snap on December 2nd and 3rd, inviting people to arrive by 8 p.m. Cobb County assists with transit vouchers.

A man was bitten by a raccoon he tried to save, risking rabies exposure to himself and others, prompting the CNC to warn against handling wildlife without professional help.

A fire in northwest Atlanta injured one man and displaced three residents; the cause remains unknown. Another fire in Hunter Hills hospitalized one person; details are scarce.

Judge Kimberly A. Childs is appointed as the election judge for Cobb County's judicial elections; digital filings are accepted post 5 PM on election day.

WalletHub ranks top U.S. cities for retirement considering affordability, activities, quality of life, and healthcare; Atlanta places sixth while Florida cities feature prominently due to climate and tax benefits.

The Marietta City Council has set two meetings in December for city matters, accessible in person and online, with opportunities for public engagement.

During Universal Human Rights Month in December, the Cobb County Government promotes a booklist to foster empathy and understanding of human rights issues among readers.

Clayton County Police Department Headquarters has opened its community room as a warming station until December 1, 2025, to protect residents against cold weather.

The Atlanta BeltLine Marketplace thrived on Small Business Saturday, with local vendors drawing shoppers under the Freedom Parkway bridge to experience and support the city's small businesses.

Atlanta celebrates the season with over 30 pop-up bars offering holiday-themed décor and seasonal drinks, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta and Rough Draft Atlanta.

A rabbit named Coco alerted a family to an early morning fire in their Atlanta home, saving three occupants. The fire may have started from embers on their back porch.

AAA offers a free "Tow to Go" service to prevent impaired driving over the Thanksgiving holiday, providing a tow and ride home within a 10-mile radius.