Gwinnett County residents join a Citizens Budget Review Team to advise on fiscal priorities for the 2026 county budget, led by Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson, enhancing transparency and local involvement.

Community Park Clean Up & Trash Dump event is scheduled for September 13, 2025, in Independence Park, with Clayton County Parks and Recreation seeking volunteers.

Conyers City Council plans an 18.05% property tax increase to offset inflation's impact on city services. Public hearings are scheduled before finalizing the new rate.

The article summarizes the City Council meeting in Milton, highlighting summer interns' achievements, municipal finance updates, changes to event permits and property assessments, and agreement discussions for upcoming election logistics.

Chairwoman Lisa Cupid led the fifth Dobbins Air Reserve Base Meeting with regional leaders to discuss the base's role in local economy and its future.

Marietta's Public Works Department won two APWA Georgia Chapter awards, including a Project of the Year award for the Kennesaw Mountain Pedestrian Improvements Project.

Georgia's EBT system faced disruptions after a cyberattack on Conduent's call center, leading DHS to urge users to secure their accounts and lock cards via an app.

A ceiling leak at Atlanta's airport temporarily closed a checkpoint; operations continued with minimal impact on flight schedules. Crews contained and sanitized the area, while authorities investigate the cause.

Commissioner Ben Ku of Gwinnett County is elected to the National Association of Counties' LGBTQIA+ Leadership Committee, aiming to enhance LGBTQIA+ representation nationally.

Sandy Springs is preparing for its upcoming municipal election on November 4, 2025, with mayoral and city council seats open for candidates starting August 18.

Commissioner Alaina Reaves invites Clayton County to an End of Summer Cookout at Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center on August 30, 2025, for a day of community fun.

The East Campus Connector Bridge in Athens will be closed for 6-8 weeks starting August 11 for maintenance, with alternative Greenway routes available.

Clayton State University offers a free Cyber Security Certificate Program for local young adults, with classes running from September 19 to November 7. Registration is open until September 11.