Marc Washington

Buckle up, Atlanta theater fans, the upcoming Broadway in Atlanta 2025-26 season is packing the house with an array of show stoppers from award-winning blockbusters to fan-favorite classics. As reported by FOX 5 Atlanta, the new season, taking place at the iconic Fox Theatre, is set to run from September 2025 through July 2026 and includes a lineup with the likes of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" and "Back to the Future: The Musical".

Senate Minority Leader Sen. Harold Jones II (D–Augusta) is set to host a press conference on the Democratic Caucus’ legislative priorities for 2025. This gathering, aimed at delineating the party's strategy for the legislative session, is scheduled for tomorrow, at 1:30 p.m. According to details shared by Georgia State Senate Press Office, the conference will take place at 203 Coverdell Legislative Office Building, located at 18 Capitol Square, S.W., in Atlanta, Georgia.

Union City is basking in the spotlight as one of Georgia's 2025 Visionary City Award recipients, a nod given during the Georgia Municipal Association's Cities United Summit. Known for recognizing cities driving positive change, Union City grabbed the title through its ventures, notably the Eagles Nest Sports Complex. According to a recent release on the

Lawrenceville citizens, if you're considering taking a more active role in shaping your community, mark your calendars. The City of Lawrenceville has officially announced a municipal general election, scheduled for November 4, 2025. The purpose of this election is to fill two seats on the City Council. As reported by the City of Lawrenceville's statement, interested candidates must qualify between August 18 and August 20.

A Coweta County elementary school principal has been arrested and charged with felony theft by shoplifting. Dr. Letitia J. Crosby, the principal at Thomas Crossroads Elementary, allegedly walked out with a cart full of merchandise from a Kohl's Department Store on January 6. The incident, caught on camera, included T-shirts, sweaters, a dress, jewelry, gift bags, and more, totaling around $917, according to FOX 5 Atlanta.

A Georgia healthcare worker has been arrested after videos surfaced online of her dancing suggestively above a disabled person. The Loganville woman, identified as 19-year-old Lucrecia Kormassa Koiyan, has been charged with exploitation of a disabled person, a felony offense. The FOX 5 Atlanta reported that Loganville Police Department acted upon a tip-off regarding the video and executed a search warrant leading to Koiyan's arrest last Thursday.

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is in a period of somber reflection following the passing of one of their own. Sergeant Daniel Rush, the longest continuous serving member of the department, succumbed to complications from a critical illness on Monday night. Rush had been receiving hospice care at Northside Forsyth Hospital in the days leading up to his death. His 35th anniversary with the sheriff's office would have been on February 8, a milestone unfulfilled due to his untimely departure.

Jaden Michael-William Pope, a 20-year-old from Lizella, Georgia, has entered a guilty plea for illegally manufacturing machine guns in his home. The technical college student, who described himself as a "machinist" and used 3D printers for the operation, faces up to ten years in prison alongside a potential $250,000 fine with sentencing set for May 13, an act that brings with it recognition of no parole in the federal system, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Georgia.

As Georgia lawmakers convene for the legislative session's budget week, the gears are turning in the Gold Dome with financial precision. Governor Brian Kemp has laid out his fiscal plan for the state, dropping a hefty 390-page budget report on the table that tackles the increased 2025 financial landscape. The bottom line is that Georgia is looking at a $37.71 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026, a significant increase from the $17.4 billion budget of 2010, marking substantial growth over the past decade and a half, as reported in the Senate Press.

The Clayton County Board of Commissioners Office of Digital Equity is gearing up to host its first-ever townhall meeting tomorrow at the Board of Commissioners Board Room in Jonesboro, GA. Designed as a Clayton connected event, the gathering aims to invite discussions on digital equity, with a special focus on access, affordability, and inclusion relevant to both residents and the business community of the County.