Marietta is planning a special 250th-anniversary celebration of the Declaration of Independence with a "Let Freedom Ring Parade" on July 4, 2026, inviting local groups to participate. Applications are due by May 31.

Main Street Sports Group filed a WARN to close two Atlanta offices and could lay off up to 74 employees after the Braves ended their local broadcast deal.

The Atlanta City Council approved a zoning change requiring push-button door activators at primary street-facing entrances of new commercial and public buildings to improve accessibility. Advocates say it’s a simple fix with big day-to-day impact.

A 69-year-old man surrendered after an hourslong SWAT standoff on Smith Circle in unincorporated Newnan. Deputies responded after 911 calls said a resident fired at workers nearby.

The historic Hooper‑Renwick School in Lawrenceville has been transformed into a 27,000‑square‑foot themed library and museum that preserves alumni stories alongside library services.

A Gwinnett judge reserved ruling on a new‑trial motion after testimony from Miles Bryant's former trial attorney; the court will wait for the state’s brief.

Chamberlain Street SE in Atlanta will be closed for building maintenance from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 23.

An 18-year-old from Georgia was detained at the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun and now faces various charges, including unlawful activities and weapons possession.

Georgia officials announced plans for a new forensic mental health hospital to alleviate jail overcrowding and improve mental health care for inmates.

Milton city officials invite the public to discuss zoning laws on February 25, focusing on development standards and rural preservation, with no immediate decisions to be made.

Park Pride is putting $3.5M into 19 park projects across Atlanta and DeKalb, with roughly $2.5M targeted to historically disinvested neighborhoods. Improvements range from playgrounds to entrances and gathering spaces.

David Mays, a retired dentist, is under investigation for the murder of Monterio Spurling outside his former Atlanta dental office after responding to a security alert. Spurling was unarmed and showed no aggression when shot by Mays.

A child was fatally shot in Sandy Springs, with the father facing murder and cruelty charges. The community is in shock over the incident involving an unsecured firearm.