Tahnicia Phillips was sworn in as Cobb County's Clerk of State Court after a career in the local judicial system, joined by Deputy Clerk Alisha Hargett.

Cobb County offers a tree recycling program post-Christmas, enabling residents to drop off their live trees for mulching and wildlife habitats, excluding flocked trees or wreaths. Free saplings will be distributed on January 4, 2025.

A Columbus man was sentenced to over 14 years in prison for meth distribution, with a history of prior convictions. The case involved DEA-controlled purchases and a gun was found during his arrest.

A judge is deliberating whether to issue an arrest warrant for Detective Abdul Mustapha regarding the erroneous arrest of doctoral student Ladavious McNair in a 2023 road rage case.

Theresa Austin-Gibbons is the new interim Commissioner of Atlanta's ADOLES, following John Flanagan's impactful tenure, as the city progresses in workforce development and employment programs.

Atlanta's Mayor announced a partnership with Invest Atlanta and Savi Provisions to open grocery stores in food deserts with a funding of $8.1 million aiming to improve fresh food access by 2025.

Peter Thomas, ex-husband of "RHOA" star Cynthia Bailey, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for tax fraud, including $2.5 million in IRS restitution.

Georgia State University receives a record $80 million donation from the Woodruff Foundation for campus improvements, including the replacement of Sparks Hall with a new arts building and amphitheater by 2026.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is gearing up for 3.7 million travelers over the holidays, suggesting early arrival for flights and advising on parking and transportation options.

FHLBank Atlanta allocates $4.7 million in grants to Georgian affordable housing projects, contributing to a wider effort that involves spending $55 million across multiple states.

ACCGov services will have altered schedules for Christmas, closing on December 24 and 25, with emergency animal services available via 911. Leisure facilities, trash collection, and public transportation also pause, resuming December 26.

The Milton Fire-Rescue Department has authorized a controlled burn near Freemanville Road, using an air curtain destructor to limit smoke, with specific operational constraints.

Marietta's Human Resources Department won the Large City Agency Award of Excellence from the Georgia Local Government Personnel Association for its employee wellness programs.