Milton reminds potential candidates to file for elections from August 18-22 during the Qualifying Period to run for mayor or city council. City Hall is open for filings; details are on the city website.

Georgia Corrections Dept. will host a Family Day on Sept 5, 2025, for registered families of inmates, providing interaction with officials and parole information. Registration is closed, reaching 500-person limit.

Snellville is set to vote on keeping its property tax rate at 4 mills, potentially raising taxes due to property revaluations. Three public hearings are planned before the August 11 vote.

Fayetteville establishes a new Communications Department for better community engagement and transparency, led by seasoned professional GlenNeta Griffin.

Cobb County releases its 2025 Activity Guide, detailing seasonal events including the International Festival, Harvest Fest, and Fall Festival of Fun, with diverse activities aimed at community engagement.

A missing Georgia infant, Montez Harris, was found safe after an Amber Alert was issued for his abduction in Macon. Suspect Maurtez Edwards was apprehended in Florida.

Athens police warn residents against tossing batteries in trash/recycling due to fire risks, after several fire incidents. Designated drop-off locations are available for safe disposal.

Heavy rain caused a retention pond to flood a Covington apartment complex, prompting evacuations and emergency responses, with residents experiencing property damage.

Ten-year-old Kendall Rae Johnson, Georgia's youngest certified farmer, received a full-ride scholarship from South Carolina State University while touring their research farms.

The Gainesville Police Department mourns the loss of retired K9 officer Rex, who passed away at age 11, remembered for his service and bond with his handler.

An elderly man was hospitalized with third-degree burns after a fire at an Atlanta rooming house. The blaze was contained, and the Red Cross is assisting displaced residents. The cause is under investigation but may be electrical.

Metro Atlanta students return to school with enhanced security, including high-tech weapons detection and Vapor Wake K-9s, camera-equipped buses, and a focus on distraction-free learning with cell phone restrictions.

Dunwoody has implemented CentralSquare as its new software for permitting, licensing, and code enforcement, transitioning from iWorQ, with the aim of improving service and accessibility.