Marietta residents warned about scammers posing as utility reps, threatening service shutoffs, and asking for immediate payment via unorthodox methods.

Marietta, Georgia, will hold elections for Post 4 on the Civil Service Board, with voting from October 14-16, 2025. Candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria and submit an application by September 19, 2025.

Fulton County's Board of Commissioners voted 5-2 to delay nominations of two GOP candidates to the election board, amid legal disputes and concerns over the candidates' actions.

Clayton County is offering an Introduction to Canva Training course on September 15 to teach participants how to use the design tool for creating professional graphics without prior experience. Registration is required and limited.

The article discusses Rockdale County's annual Paper & Electronic Shredding Day, inviting residents to declutter by securely disposing of documents and e-waste on September 27, 2025.

Clayton County celebrates Black culinary excellence during Black Restaurant Week from October 13-19, 2025, supporting local Black-owned restaurants with dining deals listed on the county's tourism website.

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.