The Georgia House passed a $40.5 billion budget including extra funds for Hurricane Helene relief and preparations for Super Bowl 2028, with some contrasts to Governor Kemp's proposals.

Georgia Secretary of State Raffensperger advocates for improvements to the federal SAVE program and seeks to end a lawsuit against Georgia's election law to enhance voter confidence and election integrity.

A multi-county drug operation led by the GBI resulted in the arrest of four individuals involved in methamphetamine trafficking in Georgia and South Carolina.

East Point police are searching for Jacquez Antonio Walker for questioning in a January 31 sexual assault and related burglaries. He's considered armed and dangerous.

Sen. RaShaun Kemp introduced a bill in Georgia to ban the three-cueing system in reading instruction, arguing that it fails children by not emphasizing phonetics. The bill aligns with scientific approaches to literacy.

The GBI retracted their statement in a Clayton County officer-involved shooting case after initially misidentifying the person involved, complicating the ongoing investigation.

Atlanta Police are investigating a homicide at 1870 Myrtle Ave SW after a female victim was fatally shot on February 3rd; no suspects or motives yet identified.

Brent Snodgrass, Director of Leisure Services for Newnan, joins the 2025 Young Gamechangers leadership program to tackle issues in Georgia communities.

Atlanta faces a week of variable weather, with rain and thunderstorms likely, high temperatures in the 60s to mid-70s, and persistent chances of showers throughout the week.

A 20-year-old man was shot in the buttocks on Osborne Street SW, Atlanta, and self-admitted to Hughes Spaulding Hospital. Police are investigating the incident with no suspects yet apprehended.

A car chase in Metro Atlanta involving a stolen vehicle and suspected car break-ins ended with a crash, gunfire, and two arrests after speeds exceeded 100 mph.

UGA student Elle Eisele joins a lawsuit against New Orleans for negligence after a fatal attack on New Year's Day.

Adriane V. Jefferson has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs in Atlanta, starting February 28, 2025.