Smyrna's Spooky Festival on October 17th offers free Halloween fun with trick-or-treating, inflatables, a DJ, and a screening of "Hotel Transylvania."

Commissioner Bridget Thorne hosts a Town Hall in Johns Creek on October 21, 2025, at Ocee Library, discussing local issues and county initiatives with residents.

Fulton County celebrates National Customer Service Week with activities, acknowledging customer service professionals' work, and an exclusive luncheon for outstanding employees.

Ten individuals were charged in a Southwest Georgia armed drug trafficking operation, with drugs and guns seized, including 30 firearms and two machine guns.

Woodstock collaborates with Live Thrive’s CHaRM for a waste disposal event on November 15, providing residents a chance to properly dispose of hazardous household waste and recycle books.

Georgia's new digital emergency response system, NextGen 911, is being discussed by a Senate subcommittee led by Senator Tim Bearden, focusing on implementation and modernizing state emergency services.

Cobb County invites the community to its free Cybersecurity Day event on October 3 for education, expert talks, and career opportunities in cybersecurity.

A Dublin woman was charged with theft by deception after allegedly stealing funds from Cedar Grove Methodist Church and abusing her city clerk position.

Georgia and the USDA have secured $531.24 million in federal relief funds for the Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program to aid the state's agriculture recovery.

Milton's Crabapple Fest on October 3-4 will close Crabapple Road for setup and celebrations, with detours directing traffic to Heritage Walk. Shuttle services are available from designated parking lots.

Atlanta's Mayor Dickens launches the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative to aid marginalized communities with the support of city and community leaders.

Atlanta police detained a suspect following an attempted burglary at 2 Peachtree St NW, without any injuries and amidst suspicions of the suspect being under narcotic influence. Charges are pending following an investigation.

Atlanta is set for a stretch of pleasant weather with sunny skies and moderate temperatures, highs in the 70s to low 80s, and mild evenings in the mid-50s to low 60s, per the National Weather Service.