Fabricio Cerchiaro Pinto is charged with murder after Marisol Ballestas Brochero’s body was found in her Norcross home.

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department received honors from the GRPA for its exceptional public recreation contributions, with an emphasis on the volunteer-guided nature education at Sandy Creek Nature Center.

Marietta's tap water has an unusual taste due to high levels of Methyl-Isoborneol (MIB), which is natural and not harmful. The water remains safe to drink.

The Senate Study Committee on Recovery Residences in Georgia is holding its final meeting soon, open to the public and live-streamed, to finalize a report on recovery housing.

Georgia state senators Orrock and Harbison criticize a proposal to eliminate the state's income tax, warning it could harm the financial well-being of average citizens.

The forecast in Atlanta includes sunny skies and mild temperatures, with highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s. A slight chance of showers is possible towards the weekend.

Kimberly Whaley, 62, was fatally shot outside a Loganville CVS; a person of interest is in custody. The motive is unclear, and charges have not been announced.

Charles Timothy Battles was arrested for attempted murder and arson after a manhunt by the Gordon County Sheriff's Office.

After a 911 hang-up call, Newnan officers encountered Sonny Conto in a parking lot altercation, leading to him being shot by an officer during a struggle for a gun.

Missing 61-year-old man from Canton, James "Greg" Powell, was found deceased in Bartow County's Red Top Mountain area, with no signs of foul play reported.

A former police sergeant, Robert Littlejohn, was indicted on charges including bribery and oath violation following a GBI probe into sexual misconduct and extortion allegations.

A New Jersey man, Sonny Francis Conto, was involved in a non-fatal shooting with police in Newnan, Georgia, after a 911 hang-up led officers to him, resulting in both parties being hospitalized. The GBI is investigating the incident.

Atlanta's weather includes sunny days and possible showers later in the week with fluctuating temperatures and winds, per the National Weather Service.