Georgia State Representative Mandi Ballinger passed away after a battle with cancer, leaving a legacy of advocacy for children and domestic violence survivors.

A 19-year-old woman was fatally shot in Lawrenceville, and her boyfriend, Sebastian Prestridge, has been arrested and charged with felony manslaughter.

A man was shot early in a southwest Atlanta neighborhood; he was alert when found and taken to a hospital. Police are investigating the incident with limited details on the assailants' motives or identities.

Senator Emanuel Jones calls for the firing of DeKalb County School District Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton, who faces a federal indictment for wire fraud, embezzlement, and tax evasion.

GBI seeks new leads in the 1985 cold case homicide of Melissa Ann Ford in McIntosh County, urging public assistance and highlighting advanced forensic methods to solve the mystery.

Duluth won the Silver Circle Award at the 3CMA Savvy Awards for its creative Downtown Selfie Stations, which have enhanced community engagement and gained national recognition.

Atlanta's Mayor Andre Dickens announces a new housing leadership team, with Amanda Rhein as Chief Housing Officer, to enhance affordable housing efforts in the city.

The New Beginnings Neighborhood Senior Center in Fairburn was named 2025 Senior Center of the Year by the GASC, recognizing Fulton County's dedication to elder care.

Woodstock has started Streetscapes VI Project from Main Street to Towne Lake Parkway, aiming to improve walkability and aesthetics with sidewalks, crosswalks, and lighting. Expect construction disruptions.

Georgia's capital will host a Senate meeting about foster care transition services on October 15, chaired by Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick, focusing on support for youths aging out of the system.

Atlanta's autumn week forecast includes clear skies, breezes, with highs in the low 70s to low 80s, and lows in the mid-50s to low 60s, little chance of rain.

A woman was arrested after a domestic dispute led to a shooting in Atlanta, with the male victim hospitalized but also found to have an active warrant.

Douglas County is hosting a BIG Junk Dump event for residents to dispose of household items responsibly on October 18, with educational opportunities on waste management.