Atlanta hosts various New Year's Eve events including an indoor Peach Fest at Underground Atlanta, The Battery's annual bash, a 1920s-themed party at Red Phone Booth, the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, NYE in the ATL, and the Children's Museum Bubble Bash.

Fulton County, in collaboration with Project Child Safe, is distributing free gun locks to families to prevent firearm accidents involving children, with a recent donation of 60 locks by the Sandy Springs Police Department.

Damaris Milton is set for court on February 5, 2024, facing charges from an attack at Atlanta airport where she allegedly stabbed three people. Her defense is preparing after an initial hearing without her.

A 40-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot while driving in southwest Atlanta; the shooter, motive, and circumstances are under investigation.

Atlanta's Mayor Dickens announced a 3.5% cost of living adjustment for city employees in 2024, increasing from the planned 2.5%, with a $4 million investment in salaries.

A man was shot in a vehicle on North Camp Creek Pkwy in Atlanta and taken to the hospital. Police responded to the scene and are investigating the incident. No suspects have been detained, and the motive is unknown.

Law enforcement is investigating a Christmas Eve morning homicide in DeKalb County, where a man in his 30s was found shot multiple times on the side of a highway. No arrests have been made.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene encountered a failed swatting attempt on Christmas Day at her Georgia home, which was quickly identified by police as a hoax.

Shots fired in Atlanta's Buckhead area on Christmas morning led to property damage but no injuries. One man, Marcus Williams, was arrested for reckless conduct and property damage.

A Christmas Day fire at Balfour Chastain Apartments in Sandy Springs displaces 16 residents; no injuries reported. Firefighters are investigating the cause.

Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke led a turnover-free game as Atlanta defeated the Indianapolis Colts 29-10, improving their record and impacting the Colts' playoff chances.

Volunteers in Buckhead, Atlanta delivered Christmas dinners to first responders, continuing a tradition of gratitude and support started during the pandemic.

A woman was shot in the leg early Saturday in Southwest Atlanta; she's hospitalized and alert. No arrests yet, the motive is unclear, and police are investigating.