A Georgia resident has won a $980 million Mega Millions jackpot with a ticket sold at a Newnan Publix. The winner can choose a cash lump sum or an annuity payment option.

The FAA lifts restrictions on flight operations, allowing normal service resumption at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 39 other airports after the government shutdown.

Marisol Ballestas Brochero, 32, was found dead in her Norcross home; police are investigating the suspicious death and seeking public tips, asserting no current threat to the community.

Atlanta forecasts a week of clear skies and pleasant weather with temperatures ranging from highs in the mid-70s to nighttime lows in the mid-40s, transitioning to warmer evenings and a chance of showers by the weekend.

Senator Harold Jones II criticizes the Senate Special Committee on Investigations, urging a focus on issues like insurance, housing affordability, and utility costs in Georgia.

A 28-year-old man was fatally shot in southwest Atlanta, with police investigating the incident that occurred around 4:45 PM on Greenbriar Parkway SW.

A neo-Nazi was convicted of hate crimes for sending threatening postcards to a Georgia State Representative and a Rabbi who supported antisemitism legislation.

The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Crisp County, GA, where Deonte Rashad Calhoun died, possibly from a self-inflicted wound. No officers were injured.

A shooting at the Commons apartment in Atlanta resulted in the death of a 35-year-old man. Police are investigating the incident, with no suspects or arrests reported yet.

The Grand Jury of Athens-Clarke County seeks members for its Board of Tax Equalization to deliberate on property value appeals and ensure fair taxation.

An APD SUV collided with a Mercedes in Buckhead, causing significant damage and traffic disruption. Details on the cause and driver conditions have not been released.

Atlanta motorist Rodarius Green was charged for reckless driving and drug possession after a stop sign violation led to a vehicle search uncovering weapons and substances.

The Atlanta Police Department received a $52,463.84 grant from the GOHS to enhance traffic enforcement efforts, focusing on DUI and aggressive driving, as part of the H.E.A.T. program for FY 2026.