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Alpharetta residents can dispose of household hazardous waste on June 15th at a city event. Pre-registration is required by June 10th. Only Alpharetta-addressed residents are eligible to participate.
Rare common ravens are nesting in Georgia's Tallulah Gorge, an unusual sighting as they're normally scarce in the region. Observers can spot them using scopes and follow park rangers' guidance.
DeKalb County champion Sarv Dharavane, 10, is heading to the Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning the state title by spelling "dashiki." His school celebrated his achievement with support.
Douglasville has been selected for CGI Digital's Community Spotlight of 2024, featuring in promotional videos to attract new residents, visitors, and businesses.
A Kroger store in Atlanta is closing after 44 years, with the lease expiring on November 30. The retailer assures continued service at nearby locations and promises to reassign the store's 70 employees.
Atlanta launches the Community Energy Trust Fund with an initial $500,000 to help reduce energy costs for low-income residents and promote clean energy.
The GOODR Community Market at IVillage opens in Fulton, offering free groceries and services to locals, and is backed by organizations including Wells Fargo and the American Heart Association.
Vision To Learn provides free eye exams and glasses to Clayton County students, requiring pre-registration for appointments in May, June, and July 2024.
Dunwoody City Council approved a 4.25% mid-year police salary increase, following a 14% raise last year, marking continued financial support for law enforcement.
Fulton County judges highlighted the importance of the rule of law during Law Day, promoting the democratic foundation of the legal system and engaging with the public.
Brown’s Mill Battlefield in Coweta County is now listed on the National and Georgia Registers for Historic Places, creating a space for public education and recreation.
A 10-year-old from DeKalb County, Georgia, Sarv Dharavane, won the state spelling bee and will represent Georgia in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Senator Jon Ossoff and Georgia officials announce a $500,000 investment in Clayton County's affordable housing, aiding construction in the Hannah Springs subdivision.