The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department received honors from the GRPA for its exceptional public recreation contributions, with an emphasis on the volunteer-guided nature education at Sandy Creek Nature Center.

Bell Memorial Park is set to remove beetle-infested trees for safety reasons starting November 24, with some trail areas closed to the public during the process.

Marietta's tap water has an unusual taste due to high levels of Methyl-Isoborneol (MIB), which is natural and not harmful. The water remains safe to drink.

The Senate Study Committee on Recovery Residences in Georgia is holding its final meeting soon, open to the public and live-streamed, to finalize a report on recovery housing.

Two women were shot in Atlanta during a parking dispute, with the shooter fleeing the scene. The incident involved a tow truck driver and occurred at 140 John Wesley Dobbs NE. The victims are currently alert in the hospital.

Georgia state senators Orrock and Harbison criticize a proposal to eliminate the state's income tax, warning it could harm the financial well-being of average citizens.

A local cyclist died after a collision with a Honda Civic at an Atlanta intersection; initial reports suggest the cyclist may have run a red light. Investigation is ongoing.

Cecily Evans hired as Barrow County's new Animal Control Director, aiming to enhance animal welfare and safety.

The forecast in Atlanta includes sunny skies and mild temperatures, with highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s. A slight chance of showers is possible towards the weekend.

Georgia ends bird flu measures in Gordon County after containing an outbreak, following extensive testing and biosecurity. No new HPAI detections reported.

Kimberly Whaley, 62, was fatally shot outside a Loganville CVS; a person of interest is in custody. The motive is unclear, and charges have not been announced.

Efforts to find missing SMU law professor Charles Hosch in North Georgia continue, focusing on his likely return path from Blood Mountain with no success yet. The community aids search teams as family awaits his safe return.

Two women were shot at an Atlanta gas station after confronting a man who had assaulted their tow-truck-driver father. The shooter remains at large, with police investigating.