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.

Atlanta opens warming centers in anticipation of cold temperatures, offering shelter starting December 14, with transportation arrangements from the Gateway Center.

A suspect was arrested after a standoff at the Atlanta Ritz-Carlton, leading to temporary road closures. No confirmation on weapon recovery or the suspect's details was available.

Greg Padrick has been named the police chief of DeKalb County, aiming to enhance public safety and build community trust. He has served in the local police force since 1997.

Atlanta's weather this week includes sunny skies with steady temperatures, turning partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms midweek, before returning to sunshine by Friday.

A single-vehicle crash on I-75 South near Cleveland Ave SW in Atlanta resulted in two fatalities as a Kia Sportage hit a pole and caught fire. The accident is under investigation.

Roland Sukoo faces charges for killing a woman and a girl in Stone Mountain, after initial murder-suicide inquiry shifts to double murder investigation.

A student at North Atlanta High School was hospitalized after being stabbed with scissors by another student, leading to a brief lockdown. Classes resumed after the incident, which is the second scissor attack at the school this year.

Ranique Crawford was arrested in NY for a fatal shooting in Atlanta, awaiting extradition on charges including murder. Co-suspect Tremeico Watson was earlier detained for related charges.