Marietta's Councilman Andre L. Sims will host a Town Hall meeting on January 30 at Lockheed Elementary School, inviting Ward 6 residents to discuss community issues.

Senator Carden Summers begins the 2025 Georgia Legislative Session focusing on school safety, workforce development, healthcare, and tort reform, while also addressing Hurricane Helene's aftermath with a significant aid package.

Senator Matt Brass resumed his role in the Georgia legislature, representing the 6th District, with commitments to address hurricane relief, economic growth, health care, and legal reform in the 2025 session.

Atlanta opens warming centers ahead of cold snap, starting January 19 at 8:00 p.m. until January 22 at 3:00 p.m. Transport provided from the Gateway Center.

Atlanta police found a man shot dead on Cheshire Bridge Rd NE; suspect Malik Jones was detained and faces murder charges.

Atlanta police are investigating a fatal shooting on Hollywood Road NW, where a man was found deceased from gunshot wounds. The incident is a reminder of the city's struggle with gun violence.

Senator Clint Dixon was appointed as Chairman of the Senate Committee on State and Local Government Operations in Georgia.

A man died in a shooting on Atlanta's Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW when he was caught in crossfire. Police are investigating the January 17 incident and seeking information.

Roads around a repaired water main break in DeKalb County have been reopened, but a boil water advisory is still in effect pending official clearance.

Union City's MLK Day of Service clean-up event has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions, prioritizing participant safety. A new date will be announced.

The Oconee Rivers Greenway will be partially closed for maintenance from Jan 22-24, specifically near Oconee Hill Cemetery. Detours and safety measures will be in place.

The Southern District of Georgia's U.S. Attorney's Office has indicted and sentenced several individuals on federal gun charges as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods.

Fayetteville honored former Mayor Ken Steele at a council meeting, acknowledging his significant contributions to local governance and community development. Steele, who passed on December 19, was previously a Navy pilot and Delta pilot.