Marietta's Councilman Andre L. Sims will host a Town Hall meeting on January 30 at Lockheed Elementary School, inviting Ward 6 residents to discuss community issues.

Atlanta police found a man shot dead on Cheshire Bridge Rd NE; suspect Malik Jones was detained and faces murder charges.

The Southern District of Georgia's U.S. Attorney's Office has indicted and sentenced several individuals on federal gun charges as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods.

Fayetteville honored former Mayor Ken Steele at a council meeting, acknowledging his significant contributions to local governance and community development. Steele, who passed on December 19, was previously a Navy pilot and Delta pilot.

The National Weather Service predicts cold and windy weather for Atlanta, with a possibility of snow showers mid-week and temperatures dipping to lows around 16-24 degrees.

The Atlanta Police Department is investigating a death after a man was pronounced deceased at the hospital, following a call about an injured person at 300 Old Wheat St NE.

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.