Kennesaw announces its Scarecrows on Main and Holiday Extravaganza events, inviting the community to decorate the downtown area, with registrations and specific event dates provided.

Terrion Thurman has been appointed Deputy Warden of Care and Treatment at GDCP, overseeing inmate services including health and educational programs starting September 1, 2025.

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Harper announced new and returning members for the state's commodity commissions, essential for promoting and advancing their respective agricultural sectors.

Sonja Brown is appointed as the new Private Prison Monitor at Riverbend Correctional Facility, tasked with overseeing the facility's compliance with contractual obligations.

Marietta administrative offices, including Marietta Power and Water, will close on Labor Day, with altered trash collection schedules available on their app or website. Emergency services remain operational.

Lawrenceville has launched a new round of its youth leadership program, with 38 high-schoolers from various schools, to develop leadership skills and engage in community service.

Duluth revamps a bioswale by Coleman Middle School to bolster green initiatives, with support from the Explore Gwinnett Creativity Fund, providing students with real-world ecological education.

Lionel Messi's brand donated $10,000 to Gwinnett County's recreation program while the county improves public safety with Flock Safety cameras and updates Community Resource Centers signage. A $2.6 million bridge project was also approved.

Barrow County announces a Labor Day closure for most services, but parks remain open, and water emergencies will be handled. Public safety services will operate as usual.

Milton community plans a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Milton High School with flags honoring victims, set for 10 a.m. on the anniversary, and Mayor and emergency personnel attending.

District 1 Commissioner Bo Warren of Walton County has passed away, leaving a legacy of humble and dedicated public service. The Board of Commissioners expressed their condolences.

A lawsuit in Georgia challenges child support fees for low-income parents with kids in foster care, citing civil rights violations, financial hardship, and counterproductive measures to family reunification.

One killed, another injured in an early-morning house fire in Carroll County, with the cause under investigation.