The City of Dunwoody has released a cautious FY 2026 budget draft focused on public safety, customer service, and maintaining strong financial reserves.

The annual Root House Harvest Dinner in Marietta, GA, features a Southern-style meal in a historic setting, with proceeds supporting the Root House Museum & Garden.

The Powerball jackpot hits $1.3 billion, with Georgia seeing tickets win $150,000 and $50,000 during Labour Day weekend and 11 more $50,000 winners on Sept. 1.

A bomb threat at East Jackson High School led to an evacuation and was later deemed a hoax. Seven bomb dogs were involved in the search, and officials cleared the school by 4:15 p.m. The investigation to identify the culprit is ongoing.

Fayette County paramedics can now perform blood transfusions at trauma scenes, potentially saving more lives. This includes vehicles equipped with blood products for rapid deployment across the county.

The Keep Conyers-Rockdale Beautiful Council has been reinstated with a focus on sustainability, offering volunteer opportunities for community beautification and environmental projects.

Gwinnett County, progressing with the Gwinnett Place Mall area's redevelopment, has purchased the old Sears property for $11.5 million, adding 11.5 acres to its land holdings.

A meeting on September 8 at the Newton County Historic Courthouse has been scheduled to discuss a proposed development at 12955 Brown Bridge Rd in Covington.

Clayton County announces the family-friendly "Trunk or Treat 2025: The Haunted Rodeo" event for Halloween, with treats, music, and community spirit at the Harold R. Banke Justice Center.

Douglas County invites residents to discuss a new road safety plan on October 15 at the Boundary Waters Aquatic Center, seeking community input to improve safety for all travelers.

Marcus Thornton, 21, who went missing in Gwinnett County, was found safe. Authorities and the community's efforts to locate him proved successful. Details of his disappearance are undisclosed.

Butts County is seeking bids for uniforms for the Fire & EMS Department, with a deadline of October 9, 2025. The process includes a public bid opening and requires adherence to NFPA 1975 standards.

A grill malfunction at a Stonecrest Labor Day cookout sparked a fire, damaging the house's roof and top floor. Everyone, including a dog, escaped safely.