A Rome, GA woman, Deaja Simone Clemons, was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for her involvement in distributing fentanyl after a multi-agency investigation.

Atlanta officials began Peyton Road SW resurfacing to improve a 2.1-mile stretch, funded by the LMIG program, signifying commitment to equitable infrastructure.

The article describes fluctuating weather conditions in Atlanta, GA with a sunny day turning to thunderstorms overnight and cooler temperatures following before a stretch of sunny mid-70s days.

Coweta County, Georgia announced the promotion of three employees in emergency management, library systems, and corrections, filling roles due to upcoming retirements.

A Chatham County man received a 20-year federal prison sentence for a violent 2022 robbery in Savannah where two were shot; he pled guilty to related charges.

Douglas County is launching a Book Mobile and a new mascot on April 9, 2025, at the Douglas County Public Library to enhance literacy and serve the community.

Two people were hospitalized after a trench collapsed in Cobb County; one freed themselves and the other was rescued by fire crews. Their health status post-hospitalization is unknown.

Georgia lottery players won big on March 19, with two winning Fantasy 5 tickets sold, a 100X The Money Quick Win prize claimed in Blairsville, and a $100,000 Powerball prize in Marietta. Proceeds benefit state education.

Georgia's House passed SB 68, a divisive tort reform bill, by a slim margin amidst debate over its impact on lawsuit access for victims of violence and negligence. The contentious bill now heads back to the Senate.

Two minor earthquakes with magnitudes of 2.4 and 2.2 occurred near Pembroke, Georgia, with few residents feeling the tremors due to their low intensities.

Georgia is facing high pollen counts, affecting allergy sufferers, with Augusta ranked as the 12th worst city. Air purifiers, especially those with True HEPA filters, are discussed as helpful for indoor relief.

Snellville renamed a creek to honor Nelson Williams, a former council member and advocate for the city, reflecting his contributions to local governance.

Atlanta celebrates the opening of Red's Farm Preserve, an urban farming initiative, with Mayor Andre Dickens and community leaders attending the ribbon-cutting event.