Claims of an improper relationship between Fulton County DA Fani Willis and Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade have been raised amidst Trump's indictment case. Trump criticizes Willis, while her office prepares to address these allegations.

Whataburger opens its 1,000th store in Cobb County, Atlanta, donates $10,000 to the Atlanta Food Bank, and offers a year of free burgers to the first two customers.

Officials identify Thomas Lowe, 18, killed in a shooting at Reserve at Birch Creek, Atlanta, and another person at Hills at Greenbriar apartments, with ongoing investigations for both incidents.

Georgia's government proposes a $11.3 million literacy initiative to improve reading skills among students, with funds for literacy coaches and screening tests.

Atlanta honors MLK Day with a service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, featuring speaker Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley. The event promotes Kingian Nonviolence and community service.

Diane Powell-Larché, president of the Greater Atlanta Section of the NCNW and founder of Larché Communications LLC, has died at 65. Her significant contributions to both the community and the business world are widely acknowledged.

The King Center's Beloved Community Awards celebrated activists and organizations, honoring Deloris Jordan and attorney Ben Crump for their contributions to civil rights.

A 19-year-old man was shot in the leg in Atlanta; police are seeking two suspects involved in the daylight incident.

During a Haralson County traffic stop, officials found a crossbow and methamphetamine in a hoodless Mustang. Michael Shane Hulvey was arrested on various charges.

PrizePicks secured a multi-year exclusive sponsorship deal with Wave Sports + Entertainment, including content like the "New Heights" podcast by the Kelce brothers.

The Clayton County police are searching for two individuals with mental health conditions who have gone missing: Lewis Copeland with schizophrenia and Lynn Sequoia, who has paranoid schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Dunwoody Police Chief Billy Grogan, who founded the department in 2008, will retire on June 1, 2024, with accolades for building a top law enforcement agency.

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic predicts slower economic growth and a possible interest rate cut in the second half of 2024 while advocating for current rates to remain until inflation is under control.