The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will meet on February 19, 2026, to introduce a new member, discuss cases, and review reports at 178 Sams Street, Decatur, GA.

An Atlanta man pleaded guilty to participating in a multi‑state sweepstakes scam that prosecutors say duped seniors of at least $1 million. Authorities warn the playbook is familiar.

Camden County Fire Rescue has implemented a burn ban due to increased wildfire risks from dry conditions. The ban affects all unincorporated areas and includes yard debris and other burning activities.

Sen. Jaha Howard introduced Senate Bill 464 to prevent federal agencies from using biometric technology for immigration status checks, aiming to protect immigrant privacy rights.

Amanda Jackson was arrested by the GBI on February 11 for the homicide of her husband Phillip Jackson in Buena Vista, GA, following a domestic violence incident.

DeKalb County's sanitation services will be rescheduled due to Presidents Day, with no collections on Feb. 16 and a one-day delay for the rest of the week.

The EEOC has filed to force Atlanta-based Genuine Parts to hand over hiring records in a probe that follows a 2024 study flagging big callback gaps for Black applicants.

Clayton County invites community input on local parks at an advisory board meeting on February 16, 2026, at the Virginia Gray Recreation Center and via Zoom.

The Northern District of Georgia U.S. Attorney's Office collected over $77 million through fines and forfeitures in 2025, aiding victims and law enforcement.

Crescent Communities paid roughly $12.5M for the long‑empty Tucker Exchange and will replace it with Render Tucker, a planned 312‑unit apartment community near Northlake Mall. The project fits a broader Atlanta trend of turning unwanted suburban offices into housing.

Christopher Bass is the new Director of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs for DeKalb County, bringing years of leadership experience from past roles.

Adam J’s is moving from a grilled‑cheese truck into a 320‑sq‑ft shipping‑container shop at Pittsburgh Yards this spring. The walk‑up location will be the brand’s first brick‑and‑mortar.

Former Atlanta mayors have formed the Soul of Atlanta Coalition to defend the city’s minority contracting rules as federal orders and a DOT rule reshape DBE policy.