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For Cobb County residents with unwanted paint piling up, Keep Cobb Beautiful is hosting a Paint Recycling/Amnesty Collection event.

Need to Get Rid of Old Paint in Cobb County?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 13, 2024October 13, 2024

Tan and White Short Coat Dog Laying Down in a Brown Wooden Floor

23 Dogs Rescued From Gainesville Home

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2024October 11, 2024

Augusta residents might have heard whispers that the city is planning to “shut off water in an hour,” but according to Mayor Garnett Johnson, that’s nothing more than a rumor. In a public message aimed at putting an end to the misinformation, the mayor clarified the situation in no uncertain terms: Augusta is not cutting off water across the city.

No, The City of Augusta is Not Shutting Off All Water ‘In An Hour’

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 28, 2024September 28, 2024

Residents of Cherokee County are being celebrated in a new initiative that launched Friday, Sept. 6. The “Love Where You Live” project, unveiled on the county’s YouTube channel, Facebook page, and Instagram account, aims to share the personal stories of community members and highlight the spirit of giving back.

Cherokee County Kicks Off ‘Love Where You Live’ Project to Spotlight Residents

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 6, 2024September 6, 2024

Macon Violence Prevention held its Ice Cream With Dad Event recently, inviting both dads and father figures.

Photo Gallery From Macon’s Ice Cream With Dad Event

by Thom ChandlerAugust 25, 2024August 25, 2024

Residents of Woodstock will soon see an enhancement to the city’s trail system as work progresses on the extension of the Noonday Creek Trail. This new section of the trail will stretch from the Woodstock Arts Green, pass underneath Highway 92, and connect to Noonday Creek Park in Cobb County.

When Will The Woodstock and Cobb Trail Systems Connect?

by Thom ChandlerAugust 23, 2024August 23, 2024

A crash on Ga. 101 at Doc Moates Road on the morning of August 8, involving a school bus carrying members of the Rome High School football team, has resulted in the arrest of a suspected DUI driver.

DUI Driver Arrested in Bus Crash That Injured Georgia High School Football Players

by Thom ChandlerAugust 9, 2024August 9, 2024

A water main break in Canton’s Governors Walk area is likely to affect water supply for local streets and subdivisions. City officials announced that the break will require several hours of repair work, impacting all residences connected to the main.

Water Main Break in Canton: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerAugust 6, 2024August 6, 2024

DeKalb County Police Department Officer Dunn recently participated in a unique community-building initiative: the LightsOn Voucher Program. This program aims to strengthen relationships between police officers and the communities they serve by providing free repair vouchers for non-functioning vehicle lights instead of issuing tickets.

WATCH: DeKalb Police Officer Gives Resident a Voucher For New Headlights

by Thom ChandlerJuly 30, 2024July 30, 2024

LAWRENCEVILLE – The Gwinnett County Police Department is grieving the loss of one of its finest. K9 Officer Elsa, a Belgian Malinois who served with distinction, passed away on July 25 after a battle with a spinal illness.

Good Dog: Gwinnett Police Mourn The Loss of K9 Elsa

by Thom ChandlerJuly 29, 2024July 29, 2024

Accident of water supply, sewerage. Water flows from hatch of road sewage system. Dirty sewer flows down fountain along road. Water flows from hatch. Fountain flows down road from sewer

Minor Sewage Spill on La Roche Ave. in Savannah

by Thom ChandlerJuly 22, 2024July 22, 2024

The Valdosta Police Department triumphed over the Valdosta Fire Department in the annual Battle of the Badges Community Blood Drive held on July 17 at the City Hall Annex. This friendly competition, aimed at rallying community blood donations, was organized in collaboration with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, the primary blood supplier for South Georgia Medical Center.

Valdosta Police Department Wins Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

by Thom ChandlerJuly 22, 2024July 22, 2024

The City of Lawrenceville announced planned rock blasting operations near 606 New Hope Road, scheduled to take place between July 15 and July 26.

Rock Blasting on New Hope Road in Lawrenceville Begins Today

by Thom ChandlerJuly 15, 2024July 15, 2024

Crews are currently repairing an 8-inch water main in Buckhead, leading to temporary water service interruptions.

Another Water Main Break in Atlanta Causes Outages at Buckhead Apartment Complexes

by Thom ChandlerJuly 4, 2024July 4, 2024

We appreciate the art of a good, well-written and humorous Facebook post. Many such posts can be found from your local police departments. Today we share one from the Roswell Police Department urging residents -- in a clever way -- to be careful when setting off those July 4th fireworks.

Roswell Police Department Posts Hilarious Fireworks Safety Message for July 4th

by Thom ChandlerJuly 4, 2024July 4, 2024

Roswell is set to see a significant transformation as the Crabapple Road Restaurant District moves forward, turning a current office park into a dynamic hub of restaurants, cafes, and businesses. This redevelopment aims to provide residents with a variety of new dining options and a central gathering space.

An Office Park in Roswell Will Be Transformed Into a New Restaurant District

by Thom ChandlerJune 26, 2024June 26, 2024

The recent water leak in Midtown Atlanta has raised a significant national issue: aging water infrastructure. As cities nationwide grapple with deteriorating water systems, the City of Roswell is reminding residents of its proactive stance in maintaining and enhancing its water infrastructure to prevent such crises.

After Atlanta Water Main Break, How Does Roswell’s Water Infrastructure Stack Up?

by Thom ChandlerJune 20, 2024June 20, 2024

The Gwinnett County Communications Department has won its first Emmy during the Southeast Regional Emmy Awards' 50th anniversary. The award was given for the series “Upfront Gwinnett: Fighting Fentanyl,” which competed against productions from Alabama, South Carolina, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Georgia.

Gwinnett County Wins its First Emmy

by Thom ChandlerJune 20, 2024June 20, 2024

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