A brutal January cold spell left four people experiencing homelessness dead in Athens, exposing gaps in shelter access and outreach.

Two Clayton County animal control employees were seriously injured when a pit bull attacked during processing; the dog, 'Barney,' will remain in custody.

A Fairburn homeowner undergoing stage‑4 cancer treatment says city‑hired paving crews sent asphalt into a sewer main, leaving her home gutted and displaced for months.

Trader Joe's opened a new store in Johns Creek, Georgia, as part of a national expansion, and will anchor The Medley, a mixed-use development featuring retail space, housing, and other amenities.

The GBI's West Georgia Gang Task Force arrested 13 individuals in an operation against local trafficking in Muscogee County, involving multiple agencies and seizure of drugs and assets.

Michael Gafa, an inmate at the DeKalb County Jail, was found dead in his cell. Authorities reported no foul play and are investigating the cause of death.

The Georgia Supreme Court tossed a Fairburn babysitter’s felony murder conviction over faulty jury instructions but left a child‑cruelty verdict intact.

An Atlanta mother says hackers drained her family's $900 in SNAP benefits, leaving her scrambling before the next deposit. State officials urge card locks, PIN changes and reporting.

The White House confirmed President Trump will visit Rome, Ga., on Thursday to highlight the administration’s work on wages. Local officials say time and venue are pending.

Clayton County Police are looking for 62-year-old Calvin Redding, who disappeared in Ellenwood and requires constant medical care. A Mattie's Call is issued and public help is sought.

The Atlanta Opera is retrofitting the Bobby Jones Clubhouse into the Molly Blank Center for Opera, pairing intimate halls with creek‑side restoration. Construction is underway with an eye toward late‑2027 completion.

Former NFL star Jamal Lewis received a presidential pardon, alongside other ex-football players, notably for his involvement in a drug deal years after his NFL draft.

Nine women now head district attorney offices across metro Atlanta, and their priorities are shifting toward diversion, mental‑health care and youth programs.