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.

A man was struck and killed after repeatedly running into traffic on Campbellton Road, police say. Investigators are trying to piece together what led to the late-night crash.

A man was found dead Sunday on the 900 block of Coleman Street SW in southwest Atlanta. Homicide detectives are investigating the fatal shooting.

The Butts County Board of Commissioners is seeking bids for timber harvesting services for a 17-acre site in Jackson, Georgia, with a deadline of February 27, 2026, and a site visit scheduled for February 19, 2026.

Cobb County informs residents about the disposal of fire extinguishers, which last 10-12 years. Yearly events and centers like the Smyrna Recycling Center offer safe disposal solutions.

A Norcross man was sentenced to seven years after a probe uncovered thousands of stolen phones and more than $1.2M in cash tied to a fencing ring. Authorities say the operation shipped devices overseas and remains under investigation.