The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will host its 3rd Annual Fall Festival with free family activities on Nov. 8, 2025, at E.M.B.A.R.C. Youth Farm in Lithonia.

Sen. Kemp announces a food and toy giveaway in Atlanta to aid families facing a nutritional deficit, with higher than expected registration highlighting the need.

The City of Milton won the ICMA National Champion title for fostering trust in government, based on citizens' feedback from the National Community Survey.

Sheryl Moore is appointed Deputy Warden of Administration for Lee Arrendale State Prison, bringing extensive experience in correctional finance and administration to the role.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens launches ATL CARES to aid residents facing food insecurity due to a halt in federal SNAP benefits, including a water shutoff and eviction moratorium and increased food bank support.

The article describes Duluth's Howl on the Green event, where the community celebrated Halloween with creative costumes, trick-or-treating, and a cirque finale. The success was attributed to participants and local business support.

Biltmore Place NW in Atlanta is closed for resurfacing from West Peachtree Street NW to Spring Street NW, with detour instructions provided for drivers.

Rosemary Wells, author of Max and Ruby, read at Switzer Library's Preschool Storytime and unveiled a new book during Literacy Week, sponsored by Cobb EMC and Gas South.

A new $800 million hospital proposal, "Project Robin," is being considered in Atlanta to fill the healthcare gap left by the closure of Atlanta Medical Center. The site is near the BeltLine and funding might come from a tax allocation district.

Atlanta Public Schools proposes closing or repurposing 16 schools to save costs and address a budget deficit, with a targeted reduction in district capacity and operational costs, including public hearings for community input.

Woodstock introduces Atlanta metro's first drone delivery service, partnering with Alphabet's Wing and Walmart, utilizing drones that weigh 11 pounds and can carry 2.5 pounds within a six-mile radius.

Sen. Larry Walker III is urging a quick end to the federal government shutdown, highlighting severe impacts on Georgians, including the threat to 1.5 million SNAP recipients and disruptions at Robins Air Force Base.

Douglas County residents can attend a Community Town Hall on November 6, 2025, hosted by Chairman Dr. Romona Jackson Jones, covering public safety, transportation, and county priorities.