Atlanta was named the best U.S. city for Christmas celebrations in 2025 by WalletHub, excelling in affordable dining, charitable activities, and festive spirit.

A school bus crash in Gilmer County injured five students and the driver. The Georgia Highway Patrol cited the driver for distracted driving after the bus hit a tree.

Barrow County announces holiday closures for administrative offices, courts, animal shelter, and other facilities, with some services available for emergencies.

Decatur Street SE in Atlanta will be closed from Peachtree Center Ave SE to Park Place SE, 9 am-4 pm today, due to construction. Detours are provided.

A Union County mobile home fire claimed the lives of two children aged 3 and 6. Firefighters' efforts were unable to save them, and the cause remains under investigation.

DeKalb County Police are searching for a second suspect in a fatal shooting at a gas station. The incident, initially an attempted robbery, resulted in Tristyn Mays' death and another person's injury.

A college football player died in a house fire in Stone Mountain, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. Firefighters attempted a rescue but found him deceased. The cause is under investigation.

Clayton County Parks and Recreation is hosting a Noon Year's Eve Celebration for families on December 31, 2026, featuring festive activities for free.

Milton Fire Station 44 held its annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa, drawing 1,200 attendees for pancakes, crafts, and photos with Santa and "Frozen" characters.

Atlanta police arrested Daniel McCall after a standoff at a hotel when he refused to leave his room and threatened officers, necessitating a SWAT intervention. No firearm was found and McCall faces several charges.

Atlanta anticipates varied weather with sunshine and showers; National Weather Service predicts a comfortable sunny day, turning partly cloudy with a low of 33 degrees tonight.

A fire at Las Palmas Apartments in Gwinnett County displaced approximately 30 residents, with no smoke alarms reportedly in the affected units. The cause is under investigation.

Retired officer Robert Muth was fatally struck by a vehicle while directing traffic at the Cumming Christmas parade in Georgia.