A Georgia woman pleaded guilty to participating in a $161 million mortgage fraud scheme, falsifying loan documents and causing some defaults. She will be sentenced in 2025.

Ylitha Woodard has been promoted to Deputy Warden of Administration at Rutledge State Prison, effective November 16, 2024, with the Georgia Department of Corrections.

A 35-year-old man was fatally shot on Fisher Road SE in Atlanta, and police are investigating the incident without disclosing details on suspects or motives.

An event named "Midnight Blues in the Black Box" will be held at Flint River Community Center, featuring soulful blues music, on February 21, 2025, at 7 p.m. Pre-paid registration is required.

A dispute following a car accident on Atlanta's Campbellton Road SW led to a non-fatal shooting. The Atlanta Police are investigating the incident and seeking information.

Macon man Gary Hollingshed receives a 110-month federal prison sentence for distributing fentanyl and other drugs.

The Malone Drive Water Line Repair Project in DeKalb County starts January 13, improving water service with 60 feet of new pipe. Expect noise and traffic during work hours. For inquiries, contact the provided DWM Project Information Line or email.

The GBI is investigating an incident where a Roswell police officer shot Christopher Bell at a car dealership after a confrontation and failed Taser use. Bell is stable; the road has reopened.

A tree fell on an Atlanta duplex, forcing five residents to evacuate and leaving felines missing. No one was injured, but the home sustained significant damage.

Atlanta's Chief Procurement Officer, Jaideep Majumdar, resigns, and Chandra Houston steps in as Interim Chief Procurement Officer with a strong legal and procurement background.

Geoff Duncan, former Lt. Gov. of Georgia, has been expelled from the state Republican Party for alleged disloyalty.

A security guard was killed and another person injured in a shooting at the Honduran Consulate in Atlanta. A suspect is in custody facing murder and aggravated assault charges.

Eshé Collins was ceremonially sworn into the Atlanta City Council after winning a special election runoff in December and is now serving on its Public Safety Committee.