Kennesaw, U.S. and Montepulciano, Italy signed a Friendship Agreement to enhance cultural, educational, and economic ties, with a celebratory ceremony featuring local officials and stakeholders.

Atlanta opens warming centers to shelter residents from cold, with transportation from the Gateway Center provided; operating Thursday and Friday night.

Leisure Services Department hosting a free winter outdoor movie night featuring "Dr. Seuss' The Grinch" at Sandy Creek Park on December 19 with gates opening at 5:15 p.m.

Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport experiences smooth operations during the busy Thanksgiving travel period, with short security wait times and few delays or cancellations reported.

Authorities have suspended the search for missing SMU law professor Charles Hosch, who vanished while hiking in Georgia, despite extensive efforts involving various search teams.

A $1 million Powerball ticket was sold in Duluth, Georgia, with other local wins reported. No jackpot winner yet; the prize increases to $689 million.

Chanel Soto-Portillo, a missing 11-year-old from Gwinnett County, was found safe and reunited with her family. The police had sought public help prior to her safe return. Details of her disappearance remain private.

Georgia's GSCCCA is experiencing a technical outage affecting various e-services, including court filings and notary registrations.

Douglas County EMA launches a survey to assess community emergency preparedness and gather resident feedback to improve safety and readiness strategies.

Cobb County launches an amnesty program allowing businesses to obtain a 2026 Occupation Tax Certificate without back taxes or penalties until January 30.

Ellis Wright, a missing 59-year-old man from Roswell, was safely located, alleviating the community's concern. Gwinnett County Police involved the public in the search.

The Conyers Christmas Parade in Georgia is scheduled for December 6 at 2 p.m., featuring a "Storybook Christmas" theme, with road closures and competitive entries including floats and marching bands.

Spivey Splash Waterpark held a live emergency training to test local agencies' readiness for situations involving a missing child and a medical emergency.