Athens, Georgia's Animal Services is requesting towel donations to help care for shelter animals. Residents can leave items anytime at 125 Buddy Christian Way.

The Georgia Senate committee is meeting for the fourth time to discuss the future of the state's forest industry, with a focus on sustainable innovation and policy recommendations. The session is open to the public and will be live-streamed.

A court ordered extended polling hours at two Cobb County precincts due to election day equipment issues, with provisional balloting for federal races during the extended period.

Mark Antonio White was convicted of felony murder and other charges for robbing and killing Garcia Gaddis, whom he met through a dating app. He received a life sentence plus five years.

A fire at Hillcrest at Brookhaven apartments in DeKalb County displaced 30 residents, but no injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.

Zashawntray Pickett was arrested in DeKalb County after a warrant for his arrest connected to a baby's murder.

Demonie Hickson, a missing 12-year-old from Atlanta, has been found safe; no details on his return were provided.

Carolyn Freeman, the "Atlanta Falcons BirdLady," was arrested for theft by deception related to unfulfilled fan events, with an allegation of a $14,000 fraud for a Chiefs-Falcons game party.

A Georgia poll worker was arrested for sending a threatening letter, including a fake bomb threat, to election officials.

Six individuals in Atlanta have been indicted for conspiring to murder two Fulton County detention officers and other offenses related to drug and firearms.

Union City received a $43,727 grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety for traffic safety initiatives and public education to reduce road fatalities and injuries.

Union City will hold a Veterans Day ceremony to honor service members at The Gathering Place on November 7, 2024. The event recognizes veterans' sacrifices and celebrates their service to the nation.

The Sparkle Sandy Springs event returns on December 8, featuring holiday music, a gift market, festive food, and a parade, as announced by the City of Sandy Springs.