Athens-Clarke County announces holiday schedule changes for services including closures on December 24-25, with emergency animal services available via 911.

Marcia Davis is appointed as the Clerk of the Clayton County Board of Commissioners, bringing experience in Board operations, agenda management, and policy coordination.

Atlanta opens warming centers in response to cold weather, ensuring residents have a place to stay warm with designated locations and arranged transportation.

Leah Palmirotto, 19, died after falling from an abandoned Emory University building featured in "Stranger Things." Police are investigating the incident.

State Senator Carden Summers reflected on Georgia's economic resilience with record business investments, despite federal instability, and highlighted challenges in economic uncertainty and energy demands.

The Georgia Senate Study Committee recommends stronger online protections for children, highlighting issues with current laws and children spending ~5 hours daily on phones.

An Alpharetta man is federally charged for allegedly scamming investors and football fans out of $943,000 with fake property deals and UGA game tickets.

Atlanta enforces a construction moratorium to ease holiday travel from Dec 23-28, 2025, and Dec 31, 2025-Jan 2, 2026, pausing lane and sidewalk closures.

David Burge is appointed the new Commissioner for Georgia's Department of Revenue, succeeding Frank O'Connell. Burge will start on February 16, 2026, bringing extensive legal and civic experience to the role.

Atlanta's weather will fluctuate throughout the week with mild temperatures peaking at 72 degrees, including mostly sunny skies and chances for some cloudiness, as per the National Weather Service.

An individual with a knife was shot by Gwinnett Police when confronting officers during a mental health crisis call, and is now hospitalized; GBI is investigating the incident.

Milton's City Park and Preserve is undergoing renovations, with completion expected by January 2026. The project includes trail extensions, boardwalks, ponds, a fishing pier, and ecosystem improvements, though delays may occur.

Clayton County administrative offices to close on January 1, 2026, for the New Year, affecting county services and reminding residents to address county-related tasks beforehand.