The Atlanta Regional Commission inducted five new members, including Conyers Mayor Connie Alsobrook, to help address regional growth and quality of life.

Gwinnett County has launched a modernized website to improve access to services and ensure digital inclusivity, with new user-friendly features and mobile optimization.

The City of Suwanee won the 2026 Visionary City Award from the Georgia Municipal Association for its Town Center on Main project, which improves urban planning and community quality of life.

Cobb County opens a new facility to centralize recovery-based programs, aiming to support individuals battling addiction with services like counseling and court programs.

The Marietta History Center is hosting an event on the history of political illustration on March 2, featuring authors Catherine A. Moore and Megan Hauser, coinciding with America's 250th anniversary celebrations.

The City of Suwanee won the 2026 Visionary City Award for its Town Center on Main project, merging old charm with modern conveniences and enhancing downtown's walkability and vibrancy.

Conyers is starting "Conyers Conversations and Listening Sessions" for officials to engage with residents. The first is on February 9, 2026, focusing on the Georgia International Horse Park's future.

A repeat offender in Atlanta was federally sentenced for illegal firearm possession and impersonating a police officer after threatening people at a gas station.

Jacques Jackson received a 25-year federal prison sentence for raping three teenage girls he contacted on Instagram. The FBI and multiple law enforcement agencies worked across states to investigate and apprehend him.

Federal officials say two men are facing drug and firearm charges in Atlanta following a January raid that uncovered large quantities of methamphetamine, suspected fentanyl pills, and a loaded gun.

The forecast predicts varied weather in Atlanta, with possible snow showers and fluctuating temperatures including chilly lows and a warming trend into the following week.

A Savannah man was arrested on charges of elder exploitation and related crimes in Evans County, GA, with the GBI investigating after a local judge reported suspicions.

Fulton County announces reopening of public buildings on January 27 despite the cold weather, with adjusted hours for the library and health offices due to winter conditions.