The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has pledged $50 million in scholarships to four Atlanta HBCUs to aid in increasing graduation rates for students facing financial challenges.

Dr. Norman C. Sauce III is named DeKalb County School District's interim superintendent after Dr. Devon Horton was indicted on federal corruption charges related to his previous role in Illinois.

Athens-Clarke County introduces three microchip scanning stations to help reunite lost pets with their owners, providing easy access and potential shelter resource savings.

The Senate Study Committee on Improving Family Caregiver Services in Georgia is holding its third meeting on October 16, 2025, to address challenges facing family caregivers.

Mayor Andre Dickens hosted the 7th Annual Mayor's Pride Reception at Atlanta City Hall, celebrating the start of Pride Weekend and raising funds for the LGBTQ community and the Mayor's Youth Scholarship Program.

Fayetteville City Council proposes a 2.19% property tax increase and schedules public hearings for citizen input.

Freemanville Road will be closed for water main installation from October 13-17, coinciding with Fulton County Schools' Fall Break to minimize commuter impact. Detours are in place.

Duluth won the Silver Circle Award at the 3CMA Savvy Awards for its creative Downtown Selfie Stations, which have enhanced community engagement and gained national recognition.

Atlanta's Mayor Andre Dickens announces a new housing leadership team, with Amanda Rhein as Chief Housing Officer, to enhance affordable housing efforts in the city.

The Georgia Grown Bowl, where Georgia State and Southern universities will play, celebrates state agriculture and community with a game and activities on October 18.

Carroll County outlines the benefits of the SPLOST ahead of the election, detailing its role in local improvements and funding projects through sales tax revenue, also noting early voting times.

Woodstock's recycling initiatives and Hazardous Waste Collection event successfully engage the community in sustainability efforts, diverting thousands of pounds of waste from landfills.

Woodstock has started Streetscapes VI Project from Main Street to Towne Lake Parkway, aiming to improve walkability and aesthetics with sidewalks, crosswalks, and lighting. Expect construction disruptions.