Kennesaw State University was on lockdown after reports of an armed intruder. The lockdown lasted two hours; no shots were fired or injuries reported. No suspects were confirmed. Students call for increased security.

Two men named Thomas Moore received lengthy prison sentences for separate sexual abuse crimes, one involving children in Georgia and the other involving patients in Colorado.

Twin Pines Minerals settles with Georgia for $20,000 over alleged violations during soil testing near the Okefenokee Swamp, as the company seeks mining approval.

Cobb County Public Library was named Georgia's Library of the Year, praising its services like "Books By Mail" and health and educational initiatives.

Emory University returned three artifacts to Greece, resolving claims of illegal exportation. The items include a marble goddess, an ancient bathtub, and a marble seated figure previously held by individuals connected to antiquities trafficking.

Two cicada broods to emerge in Georgia, overlapping for the first time since the early 1800s, with the event starting in late April to May and lasting through June.

Decatur schools will serve cheese sandwiches to students with unpaid meal debts exceeding set limits, prompting concerns over potential shaming and socio-economic impacts.

A Georgia bill seeks to limit AI use in health insurance decisions, requiring human review before coverage determinations, replicating last year's restrictions in optometric care.

A man was fatally shot during a burglary at Capitol Gateway apartments in Atlanta; a woman is suspected to be the shooter and may have acted in self-defense.

A police officer was involved in one of several crashes on the I-75/85 in Atlanta, causing significant traffic delays; earlier, a pedestrian was fatally struck on the same interstate.

Georgia's DOT reviews speed limits in Decatur after pedestrian accidents, considering new safety measures including a pedestrian scramble and pace car program.

Three men were arrested after a daytime drive-by shooting in Newnan, damaging homes and vehicles but causing no injuries. They face multiple charges, including aggravated assault.

The family of Sha'Darrian Jacobs, a slain Midtown Atlanta security guard, seeks justice as suspect Marion'Taye Holloman, linked to the August killing, faced court where new video evidence was shown.