Nominations for the 2026 Environmental Awards have opened, highlighting local environmental leaders and innovators for their contributions to sustainability.

Jacksonville Animal Care & Protective Services updated their website to improve lost pet reunifications, featuring an integrated map and detailed listings of stray animals, partnering with Petco Love Lost and reducing stray hold time.

An 87-year-old New Yorker shares his apartment to afford rent as seniors nationwide turn to house‑sharing amid soaring rents and weak retirement savings.

Milton City Council extends moratorium on subdivision of specific AG-1 zoned lots, reflecting concerns over trends in lot size and coverage, and the need for better review of development processes.

The Shorewood community supports the Ghost Train through donations for its maintenance, as organized by the volunteer-based Shorewood Public Art Committee.

Georgia's Senate approved a bill allowing retired teachers to return to work while still collecting retirement benefits, which now moves to the House for consideration.

A New America analysis puts DePaul and Loyola on a list of colleges where parents — often low-income — borrow tens of thousands in Parent PLUS loans to cover tuition gaps.

Woodstock invites residents to an Arbor Day event on Feb 20, 2026, to distribute 700 tree seedlings and honor long-term city employees with a tree planting ceremony.

Investigations show attorneys and administrators collected millions from the $600M Norfolk Southern deal while many East Palestine residents still haven’t been paid.

NEADA raised its winter heating forecast to about 11%, putting pressure on Atlanta households and local aid programs. Here’s what officials recommend and where to find help.

Butts County seeks an Appraiser I or II for property assessments, demanding customer service skills, appraisal experience, and certifications. Application details are online.

The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department announces summer camps for kids, with registration starting in February for residents and the general public.

Emory is lined up to buy the Midtown proton therapy center in a tentative $110M Chapter 11 sale; officials say patient care will continue uninterrupted.