Clayton County Parks and Recreation is hosting a haunted trail at Reynolds Nature Preserve on October 30th, with free parking and a shuttle from Babb Middle School starting at 6:30pm. Volunteers can sign up to help.

Georgia's Pathways program will introduce copayments for certain services starting October 1, 2025, with exemptions for members under 21 and assurance services won't be denied for inability to pay.

Paulding County has completed repairs on a damaged 36" water main, with pressure rebuilding before full service is restored. Residents were advised to open faucets slightly to ease the transition back to normal water usage.

David Jones has been appointed as the new Director of the Georgia Department of Corrections' Engineering and Construction Services division, starting October 1, 2025.

Meteorologists are tracking multiple systems that may affect the southeastern U.S., with Tropical Depression Nine possibly becoming Hurricane Imelda and impacting the region. Uncertainty remains due to potential interaction with Hurricane Humberto.

ATLDOT has announced a road closure on 12th Street NE in Atlanta for building maintenance, affecting traffic between Juniper Street NE and Piedmont Avenue NE from 9 am to 4 pm.

Newton County received the Aetna Platinum Award for exceptional workplace well-being, focusing on physical, mental, financial, and social health of its employees.

The Atlanta Dogwood Festival needs $250,000 to avoid cancellation. Despite raising over $44,000, increased costs and reduced sponsorship threaten its future. The festival could still happen in April 2026 if fundraising is successful.

A severe accident in Chattahoochee Hills resulted in one death and one injury after a Toyota lost control and collided with a Honda. The incident, under investigation, led to a temporary road closure.

Clayton County introduced a whole blood transfusion program allowing paramedics to administer blood to trauma patients on the scene, potentially improving survival rates.

Fayetteville's Shred & Recycle Day event is set for October 4, offering document shredding and e-waste recycling.

The article details the "Week Without Driving" campaign by ACC Transit, aimed at promoting public transit and empathy for non-drivers by encouraging commuters to forego cars from September 29 to October 5.

Tarmarshe Smith has been promoted to Southeast Regional Director at the Georgia Department of Corrections, effective October 1, 2025, following Annettia Toby's retirement.