A Kenyan al-Shabaab member, Cholo Abdi Abdullah, received two life sentences for plotting to crash a hijacked plane into Atlanta's Bank of America Plaza.

Senator Jones criticizes the Henry County Ethics Board's investigation into Chair Harrell, emphasizing that the board should not probe employee matters. He promotes SB 359 to limit the board's scope.

The City of Milton hosted a Winter Wonderland Tea Party with Mrs. Claus, featuring activities, a sleigh technology mishap resolved with magic, and community holiday cheer.

Adrian Harden won full custody of his son in Georgia after a legal battle linked to the mother's brain-death during pregnancy and jurisdictional issues for unwed fathers.

Atlanta police arrested 18-year-old Jacon Beasley for theft and assault after he attempted to steal an iPhone during a Facebook Marketplace transaction, injuring the seller in the process.

Tracy Denise Jones of the Atlanta Housing Authority is charged with fraud, including theft of government funds, wire fraud, and more, misusing Section 8 and COVID-19 relief programs for personal gain.

Four Henry County libraries will stop Saturday services due to inflation-related operational cost increases, leaving only Stockbridge's Cochran Library open on weekends.

Athens-Clarke County police arrested 22-year-old Jamarioun Clark for the murder of Anargyros Mantas, following an intensive investigation with multiple agencies.

Adrian Johnson was convicted in Gwinnett County for a deadly gang-related robbery and murder, subsequently receiving life without parole plus 80 years.

Atlanta's weather will fluctuate throughout the week with mild temperatures peaking at 72 degrees, including mostly sunny skies and chances for some cloudiness, as per the National Weather Service.

Clayton County administrative offices to close on January 1, 2026, for the New Year, affecting county services and reminding residents to address county-related tasks beforehand.

Darnell Fullum appointed as DeKalb County's Director of Public Safety, bringing 38 years of experience to the role.

The Deerfield community engaged with planners on a proposed local mixed-use development at a meeting, discussing plans for residential and commercial units.