The Cobb County Drug Treatment Court held its 4th "Be Grateful" Dinner, fostering community and recovery support with food, games, and prizes, highlighting the importance of joy in the healing process.

Groundbreaking for a new Senior Enrichment Center in Newton County took place at Denny Dobbs Park, with officials and seniors attending. Opening in September 2025, it will provide a community space for seniors.

The Joint Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee convenes in Augusta on Nov 19, chaired by Sen. Chuck Payne and Rep. Josh Bonner, to discuss veterans issues in Georgia.

DeKalb County hosts a Thanksgiving Break Camp for children aged 5-13 from Nov. 25 to Nov. 27, with affordable fees and registration available online or at various centers.

The Justice Department found that Fulton County Jail in Georgia violates constitutional laws, with conditions leading to violence, neglect, and deaths.

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections is conducting a transparent risk-limiting audit of the November 5, 2024 General/Special Election, inviting the public to observe at their Stonecrest office.

The forecast for Atlanta includes pleasant weather with sunny skies and rising temperatures, reaching 64 degrees today. A slight chance of showers early next week precedes a probable rainy Tuesday.

Donnie Skillman was found guilty of drug trafficking and firearms charges by a federal jury; he is the last of ten defendants in an Augusta drug ring, facing life in prison.

The GBI is investigating the death of Devin Jeter, whose body was found in the Ocmulgee River, and seeks public help to locate his missing rented silver Jeep Compass.

Three members of the Ghostface Gangsters, including a high-ranking member, pleaded guilty to meth trafficking. They operated from within Georgia prisons.

An Idaho man was sentenced to 10 years for hacking and extortion, compromising personal data of over 132,000 people, including a medical clinic's patients.

Two men were sentenced for the murder of transgender woman Skyler Gilmore; JaQuan Brooks received life with parole and five years' probation, and Davonte Fore, a fugitive, received life with parole plus 15 years.

Alpharetta reminds residents that leaves and yard debris cannot be disposed of in streets or drains, as it can cause clogs and flooding. Homeowners are responsible for proper disposal, including bagging for pickup or composting.