A Lithonia man was sentenced to 70 years for shooting his wife and other offenses; he will serve 63 years in jail. The incident occurred after his wife filed for divorce in 2019.

Athens-Clarke County Government announces service schedule changes for MLK Day, with closures and modified operations for various county services and facilities.

Butts County seeks sealed proposals for 2025 Benefits Consulting & Brokerage Services. Submissions due by February 10, 2025, under specific guidelines.

A Hiram man faces federal charges for allegedly trafficking large amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine, with enough fentanyl seized to potentially kill 500,000 individuals.

Brian Moree was arrested on a murder charge in Whitfield County, Georgia, after a woman was found stabbed to death. The arrest followed a multi-agency effort.

Sen. Sonya Halpern was sworn in for a third term representing Georgia's 39th Senate District, with Judge Trent Brown presiding. She continues as Democratic Vice Chair and serves on key committees.

Patrick Stewart was promoted to Deputy Chief of Administration at Marietta Fire Department, recognized for his career progress since 2002 and vast expertise.

Mayor Khalid of South Fulton is under scrutiny for allegedly unauthorized expenditures, including a trip to Africa, with a call for policy review and temporary travel halt.

Newton County is creating a Unified Development Ordinance to streamline zoning and land-use regulations, seeking public input to align it with their Comprehensive Plan.

The Lawrenceville Police introduced K9 Rowan, a Goldendoodle, as their Community Wellness Dog for mental health support.

A water main break in DeKalb County, Georgia, affects over 20,000 residents. The Department of Watershed Management is responding to the issue and may issue a boil water advisory.

NFL Hall of Famer Ed Reed joins Chamblee Charter High School as the new offensive coordinator, aiming to turn around their football program after a 1-9 season.

A water main break in Brookhaven has led to the closure of a section of Clairmont Road, impacting traffic and causing reduced water pressure for locals. Repair timeline is currently unknown.