Gen Z drivers have the highest rate of driving incidents, including DUIs and traffic accidents, when compared to older generations, a LendingTree study found.

Two protesters were arrested for attaching themselves to construction equipment at the planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, facing charges of Criminal Trespass.

A Georgia tax preparer was sentenced to five years for defrauding COVID-19 relief funds and was ordered to pay $552,679 in restitution after pleading guilty to federal charges.

An Atlanta hair stylist organized a fundraiser to help residents affected by a November apartment complex fire, partnering with the American Red Cross.

Jimy Williams, former MLB manager and coach, died at age 80 after a brief illness, with a legacy spanning several teams and being known for his calm demeanor and family values.

A man in Marietta was killed after being hit by a car on Wylie Road. William Gould, 57, was struck outside a crosswalk, and the ongoing investigation is being conducted by Marietta Police's STEP Unit.

Atlanta's weather this week will fluctuate with sunny, windy, and rainy periods, with temperatures ranging from the 30s to the 60s according to the National Weather Service.

Two individuals were shot at a large gathering in southwest Atlanta, with one in critical condition. No arrests have been made as police investigate the incident.

A Georgia State Patrol trooper, Jimmy Cenescar, died from a crash while on duty. He recently graduated from the 114th Trooper School and served previously with the Atlanta Police Department.

A man in Coweta County was arrested for firing shots during road rage. Ryan Michael Ritchey is charged with reckless conduct following the January 24 incident.

Newton County is dealing with two missing adult cases; Cover George Bryan, with dementia, last seen in Covington, and Melvin Cooksey, who is paralyzed and missing since a fire incident. Authorities are seeking public assistance.

Trae Young returns to the court for the Atlanta Hawks after passing concussion protocol, while the Dallas Mavericks face absences with Kyrie Irving and others sidelined.

A water main break damaged a section of Highway 85 in Fayette County, leading to a lane closure and concerns for bridge integrity. One southbound lane has since reopened, but repairs are ongoing with recommended detours in place.