Public Notice: Official City Meetings and Public Service Roundup

Community Update: Winter Storm Recovery and Safety Advisories

As of Thursday, January 29, 2026, the City of Atlanta continues to monitor conditions following the impacts of Winter Storm Fern. While the Governor’s State of Emergency order concludes today, residents are advised that a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect across North Georgia. Public safety officials urge citizens to remain cautious of lingering icy patches on secondary roads and to continue checking on vulnerable neighbors as temperatures remain significantly below average. Warming centers that were opened at various State Parks and city facilities during the peak of the storm are beginning to transition back to normal operations, but residents should verify specific site hours before traveling.

Public Meeting Notices: Atlanta Citizen Review Board and Inspector General

Local governance activities resume this evening with two critical oversight meetings scheduled at City Hall. The Atlanta Citizen Review Board will convene from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to discuss pending cases and community policing initiatives. Simultaneously, the Office of the Inspector General will hold its monthly session, focusing on municipal ethics and transparency reports. Both meetings are open to the public and offer opportunities for citizen comment. Following earlier closures this week due to inclement weather, many city committee meetings have been rescheduled; residents are encouraged to check the updated legislative calendar for new dates for the Finance and Transportation committees.

Fulton County Public Service Announcements

• 2026 Human Trafficking Forum: Vice Chair Khadijah Abdur-Rahman hosts the annual awareness forum tonight from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This community-focused event aims to educate residents on identifying and preventing human trafficking within the metro area.
• Public Health Alert: The Fulton County Board of Health has confirmed widespread flu activity and remains on high alert following a recently confirmed measles case. Health officials strongly recommend that residents stay up to date with vaccinations and practice respiratory hygiene in public spaces.
• School Transfer Window: Atlanta Public Schools reminds families that the General Administrative Transfer window for the 2026-2027 school year remains open through the end of the week. Applications must be submitted via the official district portal by tomorrow.

Infrastructure and Administrative Services

The Department of Administrative Services is holding a 'Surplus Property Disposal for Beginners' workshop today, January 29. This session is designed for state entity asset managers to streamline the disposal of municipal equipment. Additionally, the Department of Watershed Management continues its request for water quality data to be used in the development of the 2026 biennial assessment of state waters. This data collection is essential for the long-term health and maintenance of Atlanta’s rivers and streams.