Marietta's tap water has an unusual taste due to high levels of Methyl-Isoborneol (MIB), which is natural and not harmful. The water remains safe to drink.

The Senate Study Committee on Recovery Residences in Georgia is holding its final meeting soon, open to the public and live-streamed, to finalize a report on recovery housing.

Georgia state senators Orrock and Harbison criticize a proposal to eliminate the state's income tax, warning it could harm the financial well-being of average citizens.

Cecily Evans hired as Barrow County's new Animal Control Director, aiming to enhance animal welfare and safety.

Georgia ends bird flu measures in Gordon County after containing an outbreak, following extensive testing and biosecurity. No new HPAI detections reported.

A Georgia resident has won a $980 million Mega Millions jackpot with a ticket sold at a Newnan Publix. The winner can choose a cash lump sum or an annuity payment option.

The FAA lifts restrictions on flight operations, allowing normal service resumption at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 39 other airports after the government shutdown.

Milton’s Citizens Government Academy seeks applicants for its 2026 class to learn about local government operations.

The Milton Board of Zoning Appeals is set to review two variance requests and discuss their meeting schedule for next year in an upcoming session accessible in-person and via YouTube.

The Georgia Senate committee continues discussions on income tax elimination, with experts contributing to the tax reform debate during a live-streamed meeting.

Jonesboro is hosting "Lunch & Learn: Insurance Workshops" to educate residents on estate planning and insurance, with Zoom events scheduled for Nov. 19 and 26, 2025.

Sen. Max Burns joins the Georgia Council on Literacy, focusing on improving statewide reading and writing skills, guided by the Council's data analysis and policy recommendations.

A neo-Nazi was convicted of hate crimes for sending threatening postcards to a Georgia State Representative and a Rabbi who supported antisemitism legislation.