DeKalb County announces its 41st MLK celebration with Dr. Jamal Bryant speaking, focusing on nonviolence and civil rights at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.

Georgia Senator Islam Parkes focuses on family welfare in her second term, serving on major committees and co-chairing the Women’s Legislative Caucus.

A man in Atlanta was stabbed in the head during an altercation. The police responded to the incident, with the victim transported to the hospital. A female suspect fled the scene, with the motive unclear. The investigation is ongoing.

Georgia's Sen. Anavitarte introduced Senate Bill 17, "Ricky and Alyssa's Law," to strengthen school safety by installing panic alarms and requiring school mapping data.

Sen. Billy Hickman has been appointed to chair the Georgia Senate Committee on Education and Youth, emphasizing his commitment to literacy and educational growth.

Shaun Anthony Akins from Leesburg, Georgia, received a 12-year federal prison sentence for distributing methamphetamine, following a plea of guilty on one count.

Barrow County announced government closures for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, but parks will remain open. Essential public safety services will continue operating.

Woodstock appointed Phillip E. Friduss from Hall Booth Smith as the city's new legal counsel, succeeding Eldon Basham from Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele.

The Milton Equestrian Committee discussed keeping large lots whole and elected new officers, while also addressing land incentives and a new Eagle Scout park project.

OptumServe settled allegations of ADA violations after denying services to a disabled veteran with a service animal, agreeing to policy changes and $85,000 in damages.

Former officer Amber Ferguson was arrested by the GBI on child sexual exploitation charges. The GBI's investigation is ongoing and they urge the public to provide any relevant information.

Clayton County Police search for missing teen Rontavious Singleton, who has schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and was last seen wearing a gray Nike hoodie and black and white Jordans.

Colonial Pipeline has shut down Line 1 due to a suspected leak in Georgia. The shutdown affects fuel supply from Texas to North Carolina and is under repair. Current East Coast fuel inventories could withstand short-term disruptions.