Downtown Lawrenceville is preparing for the holidays with a tree lighting, German Christkindl Market, performances at Lawrenceville Arts Center, local festivities, and free public parking.

Athens-Clarke County announces holiday schedule changes, including closures for animal services, leisure facilities, waste management, and limited transit services for Thanksgiving. Emergency animal services available via 911.

Dunwoody's Holiday Lights celebration adds a cosmic theme, turning Brook Run Park into a Cosmic Wonderland with over 100,000 lights and a range of activities starting December 2.

Sheneca King was appointed Special Assistant to the Warden at the Special Management Unit, Georgia Department of Corrections, starting December 1, 2025.

Atlanta officials announce a Turkey Drive at Rosel Fann Recreation Center to support 500 families, with local businesses contributing, set for November 24, 2025.

An abandoned church in Atlanta's Edgewood neighborhood caught fire early Monday morning; no injuries reported, cause unknown.

A proposed U.S. Department of Education rule could cut student loan access for nursing degrees by removing their "professional degree" status, which may worsen the nursing shortage and affect healthcare access.

The Latin American Association in Atlanta, with the Atlanta Hawks and CareSource, hosted a food drive for over 450 families due to rising food insecurity.

School bus driver Jose Rivera-Perez received recognition for evacuating students and extinguishing a bus fire, earning the Hidden Hero Award and praise for his trained response.

The Cumberland Autonomous Mobility Network in Cobb County, backed by a $6.6 million FTA grant, will feature eight autonomous shuttles, enhancing public transit and connectivity.

Two men face federal charges for alleged involvement in a large fentanyl trafficking operation after a Forest Park raid netting 21kg of fentanyl and $380,000.

Woodstock unveils a "cool roof" for City Hall Annex, aiming to reduce temperatures and energy costs, with a solar reflectance rating of 0.76. The move is part of a sustainability push with incentives for eco-friendly building projects.

Milton's Tea Party with Mrs. Claus event registration opens December 1 for residents, with non-resident access starting December 15. The popular, free event is on December 22.