Former judge Penny Brown Reynolds is running for Georgia Secretary of State as a Democrat, focusing on voting rights and government transparency. Her campaign is supported by ex-Gov. Roy Barnes, and she plans to reach out to voters statewide.

Kennesaw city officials plan to implement security screenings at city council meetings following the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk, aiming to enhance safety at public forums.

A Georgia Tech lab explosion caused minor injuries to a student and prompted evacuations; the extent of damage was limited with no hazmat issues reported.

Atlanta's weather will be partly sunny with comfortable fall temperatures, reaching highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s. A gradual warm-up and possible nighttime showers are expected midweek.

Dogtoberfest 2025 in Duluth was hailed a success, featuring activities for pets and owners, adoption opportunities, and community bonding, sponsored by Renewal by Andersen.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture invests $825,000 into regional food banks to address food insecurity and support local farmers by redistributing surplus produce.

Milton will lift its seasonal "burn ban" on October 1 for AG-1 zoned properties, allowing open burns under specific conditions to keep air clean and reduce wildfire risks.

Cobb County celebrated the completion of the Bob Callan Trail, connecting to the Chattahoochee River, with a ribbon-cutting for its last segment and a new trailhead.

Clayton County hosts a community walk with Commissioner Tashé Allen and Mz. Shyneka at the Spivey Splash Water Park on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Registration starts at 9 a.m.

Dante Lamar Daugherty pled guilty to second-degree murder after his son accidentally shot himself with an unsecured gun, resulting in a 10-year sentence with 2 years in custody.

The Cobb County Safety Village is hosting Truck-A-Palooza on Oct. 4, featuring hands-on safety learning with community vehicles for $5 per person at Town Center at Cobb.

Atlanta expects warm, sunny days with increasing chance of thunderstorms during the week, high temperatures around 90 degrees, and partly cloudy nights with lows in the upper 60s.

Clayton County Parks and Recreation is collaborating with Burn Boot Camp McDonough to host a free outdoor boot camp on October 11, 2025, at Lake Spivey Recreation Center.