Georgia Governor Kemp has appointed new judges to the Superior and State Courts, including seasoned legal professionals Steven Blackerby, Kristi Connell, Jim Kiger, Patrick Shepherd, and Pamela Bettis.

KJ's Market in Waynesboro, GA, has issued a recall for ground beef sold on January 18, 2026, due to potential contamination from meat processing equipment. No injuries reported; consumers advised to return or dispose of the product.

The 2026 Coweta County Citizen Summit offers residents a chance to explore local government operations over two days, with applications available online.

Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp are traveling to Belgium and the U.K. to meet with international companies and promote investment in Georgia, highlighting the state’s long-standing trade relationships and efforts to support job creation and industry growth.

Suspects involved in an Atlanta armed robbery were caught in Riverdale following a police car and foot chase, with assistance from a K9 unit and aviation surveillance.

Artists are invited to submit proposals for a mural in the Morton Theatre's lobby by February 27, as part of a project by Athens-Clarke County and partners.

A teen girl in Villa Rica, Georgia, suffers severe chemical burns after being attacked by bullies from her middle school; police are investigating the incident.

Clayton County Sheriff's Office is searching for 16-year-old Lequan Stephens, who is considered armed and dangerous and wanted for a shooting and other violent acts.

Atlanta Police are investigating a shooting at 585 McWilliams Road SE where a woman was shot in the abdomen and hospitalized. Details on suspects or motives are not yet known.

Atlanta opens warming centers to shelter residents from the cold, with specific operating times through Tuesday and special provisions for women and children.

Milton's City Council is having a packed meeting to discuss transportation projects and a mixed-use development proposal, as well as initiating a 5-year Comprehensive Plan update.

Atlanta Police found a 24-year-old woman fatally shot; a suspect is in custody as the homicide investigation unfolds.

The GBI is investigating a shooting involving an officer and a man at an Atlanta warming center, with injuries sustained by a bystander and the assailant.