Douglas County Development Services to Transition to New Cashless Facility in Douglasville
Douglas County Development Services is moving to a new cashless facility on Timber Ridge Drive in July, leading to a temporary closure from July 16-21. Services will resume on July 22 at the new location.
Cucumber Cover Cracked, Over 700 Pounds of Meth Seized in Gainesville Warehouse, Georgia Man and Illegal Alien Nabbed
Federal agents seized more than 700 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a cucumber shipment outside a Gainesville warehouse on July 1, 2025. Arrested at the scene were Andres Jasso, Jr. of Georgia and Rufino Pineda-Perez, a previously deported Mexican national. The bust, part of Operation Take Back America, underscores ongoing efforts to dismantle major drug trafficking networks and protect communities from the deadly reach of narcotics.
Atlanta Adjusts Trash Collection Schedule for July 4th Holiday, Services to Resume on July 5
Atlanta adjusts solid waste collection due to Independence Day; Friday pickups moved to Saturday, July 5. Regular schedule resumes Monday, July 7. Residents can use the city's resources for assistance.












