Mar. 3, 2026
Smyrna City Council Votes to Close Municipal Jail
City will partner with Cobb County to house inmates as Smyrna becomes last Cobb municipality to shutter its jail facility.
Mar. 3, 2026
Covington City Council Approves Vendor Permit Amendments
New rules cover seasonal sales, craft vendors, and special events on private property
Mar. 2, 2026
Smyrna Closing Municipal Jail, Partnering with County
City officials say the move will reallocate resources and study facility's future use.
Mar. 1, 2026
Americus Secures $1.7M Federal Funding for Downtown Revitalization
Upgrades to focus on safety, accessibility, and economic growth in the city's core
Mar. 1, 2026
Dawsonville Ethics Board to Meet Over Council Member Complaints
The meeting is the next step in setting a public hearing on recent allegations against three city council members.
Feb. 28, 2026
Fulton County leaders propose plan to reduce jail population
The five-point plan aims to divert inmates to a support center and avoid overcrowding at the county jail.
Feb. 27, 2026
Loganville Council Member Pushes for Drug Testing of Council Members
Councilwoman Melanie Long suggests random drug testing for city council, sparking debate
Feb. 26, 2026
Atlanta Streets With Dual Names Reflect Racial Discrimination, Historians Say
Some street name changes in Atlanta were driven by white residents' efforts to distance their neighborhoods from African Americans.
Feb. 26, 2026
Simi Barnes announces campaign for Columbus City Council District One seat
Daughter of late Pop Barnes joins race for central Columbus district
Feb. 26, 2026
Joint Meeting Moved to Agriscience Center
Hart County officials change venue for upcoming gathering
Feb. 25, 2026
Waynesboro Remembers First Black and Female Mayor Pauline Jenkins
Jenkins made history in 2011 as the city's first Black and first female mayor.
Feb. 25, 2026
Waynesboro Receives $1 Million Federal Grant
Funds will go towards improving the city's sewer infrastructure.
Feb. 25, 2026
Cordele City Commission Approves Outside Firm's Access to Bank Accounts
Commissioners vote 3-1 to allow Bennett Tax Advisory Services view-only access to city's finances
Feb. 24, 2026
Fulton County Chair Touts Achievements in State of the County Address
Pitts highlights credit rating, unemployment, mental health services, and public safety in annual speech
Feb. 23, 2026
Loganville Kicks Off 3-Day 'Codeapalooza' for Public Input
Community members invited to share priorities and questions on city code rewrite
Feb. 21, 2026
Barnesville Names Sole Finalist for City Manager Post
Richard Newbern, current Cochran city manager, selected after lengthy search
Feb. 20, 2026
Baldwin County Residents Demand Change Amid Tax Assessor Controversy
Community petitions and tensions at county meetings follow critical state report on tax assessors' performance.
Feb. 20, 2026
Columbia County Approves Foundations for the Future Plan
New comprehensive plan replaces Vision 2035, designates tech and industrial zone near I-20 exit
Feb. 17, 2026
Atlanta Councilmember Pushes for Expanded Pre-Arrest Diversion Programs
Kelsea Bond introduces resolution urging Atlanta Police to increase use of programs offering support instead of jail time.
Feb. 16, 2026
Atlanta ends $900K contract for unfinished project
City faces budget cuts and layoffs as it reviews financial oversight policies
