Mountain View Elementary in Meriwether County moved to remote learning due to a spike in flu cases, following guidance from the Georgia Department of Public Health.

A man in Cobb County accidentally shot himself during an arrest and, along with two others, faces various charges, including assault on an officer and firearm offenses.

Union City man Dantavious Jackson, 39, was sentenced to seven years in prison and ordered to pay $1.5 million for a COVID-19 relief fraud scheme involving fraudulent tax refunds.

Atlanta is experiencing rain with a 90% chance of precipitation and thunderstorms, but clearer skies are expected in the following days with sunshine and mild temperatures.

A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot in Atlanta during an attempted robbery; the shooter claimed self-defense, and the police found a gun with the teen. An investigation is ongoing.

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.