Holiday schedule changes for waste collection in Athens-Clarke County include service suspension on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Regular pickup resumes January 5th, 2026.

Milton's "Bring One for the Chipper" event on January 3, 2026, offers free Christmas tree recycling at Milton High School and mulches trees for park trails.

The Cobb County DEC achieved IAED's Triple Accredited Center of Excellence status, highlighting their expertise in police, fire, and medical dispatch.

A Decatur man was sentenced to probation and fined for illegally flying a drone over Truist Park during the MLB All-Star Game, violating national defense airspace.

Reginald Weeks-Lewis faces 15 years for illegal firearm possession after a guilty verdict in Columbus, as per the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Georgia.

Georgia's agricultural sector received a $12 billion aid package praised by Commissioner Tyler J. Harper, who sees it as help for farmers during economic hardships.

Atlanta is set for a sunny mid-December week with brisk temperatures, featuring a mix of calm and gusty conditions according to the National Weather Service.

Acworth City Council honored Connie Smith for her 25 years of commitment to the city's financial well-being, highlighting her contribution to various financial tasks.

Milton celebrated the start of the holiday season with a tree lighting event at Broadwell Pavilion, including a Santa appearance, carols, and community festivities.

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with April 2023 shootings in Atlanta. Kmauri Burnett was detained in Minnesota, and John'Kevious Anderson during a traffic stop in Georgia; both face serious charges but are presumed innocent.

Marietta has acquired the 1033 Franklin Gateway property, furthering the redevelopment of the Franklin Gateway Corridor, funded by the 2013 Redevelopment Bond.

Dense fog caused over 1,000 flight delays and 150 cancellations at Atlanta Airport, with continued disruptions and mandated deicing protocols on Monday.

Antonio Brown pled guilty to the 2022 murder of Eleanor Bowles, receiving two life terms with potential parole after 60 years. His plea came unexpectedly as a trial was about to start.