The District 3 Citizens Academy in Clayton County offers monthly educational sessions on local government operations from February to October 2026, led by Commissioner Tashé Allen.

Cobb County's 16th Annual waterSmart waterArt contest revealed winners, with middle school students' artwork showcasing the importance of water, set to feature in the 2025 waterArt calendar.

Marietta will hold a reception to honor outgoing City Council members Chalfant, Morris, and Walker for their service. The event will be on December 18 at the Fire Museum.

Meg E. Heap was sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, with a career spanning over three decades in law, including prosecutorial roles and a board position.

Rain and potential thunderstorms expected in Atlanta this week, with an 80% chance of showers Thursday and 100% on Thursday night. Sunny weather returns Friday with a clear weekend ahead, but a slight chance of rain on Sunday and Monday.

The FBI offers $5,000 for information on a Savannah acid attack that severely injured Ashley Wasielewski, and releases an image of a person of interest.

A Marietta postal worker, Isis Hinson, resigned after being charged with mail tampering and theft, particularly of greeting cards containing money and gift cards.

A Union County mobile home fire claimed the lives of two children aged 3 and 6. Firefighters' efforts were unable to save them, and the cause remains under investigation.

Bobby Clark died in custody at Cobb County Adult Detention Center; details on events leading to death remain unclear. An autopsy and investigations by the GBI and Sheriff’s Office are underway.

Chamblee Police officers received recognition for saving a man's life at Jiffy Lube by performing CPR and using an AED after he suffered a heart attack.

DeKalb County Police are searching for a second suspect in a fatal shooting at a gas station. The incident, initially an attempted robbery, resulted in Tristyn Mays' death and another person's injury.

A college football player died in a house fire in Stone Mountain, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. Firefighters attempted a rescue but found him deceased. The cause is under investigation.

Atlanta's New Year's Eve Peach Drop evolves into "Countdown Over ATL" with synchronized fireworks and a drone countdown, marking a shift to a safer, citywide celebration with costs reduced from $630,000 to $250,000.