Cobb County police responded to reports of an active shooter at Cumberland Mall, which turned out to be a fistfight. Multiple people were detained, but no evidence of a shooting was found.

Usher and his wife visited an Atlanta school for Career Day, sharing industry insights and teaching a dance move. The visit highlighted Usher's commitment to parenting and his ongoing engagement with fans.

Harold Ryan was arrested in McDuffie County for child sexual exploitation after an investigation triggered by CyberTips to NCMEC led to a search warrant and his arrest by GBI and local police.

Atlanta police responded to a shooting caused by a verbal altercation, leaving a 34-year-old man injured. The Domestic Violence Unit is investigating with no arrests made yet.

Tyler Merritt was convicted for a 2020 murder at a Decatur motel, receiving a life sentence plus five years after evidence, including DNA, linked him to the crime.

Newton County invites residents to recycle their Christmas trees through the 'Bring One for the Chipper' program from Dec 26 to Jan 4, excluding certain holidays.

Tahnicia Phillips was sworn in as Cobb County's Clerk of State Court after a career in the local judicial system, joined by Deputy Clerk Alisha Hargett.

Cobb County offers a tree recycling program post-Christmas, enabling residents to drop off their live trees for mulching and wildlife habitats, excluding flocked trees or wreaths. Free saplings will be distributed on January 4, 2025.

Theresa Austin-Gibbons is the new interim Commissioner of Atlanta's ADOLES, following John Flanagan's impactful tenure, as the city progresses in workforce development and employment programs.

Peter Thomas, ex-husband of "RHOA" star Cynthia Bailey, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for tax fraud, including $2.5 million in IRS restitution.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is gearing up for 3.7 million travelers over the holidays, suggesting early arrival for flights and advising on parking and transportation options.

A manhunt in Georgia for Ira Troy Williams, who shot a K-9 and is wanted for murder, has been scaled back. The K-9 is now recovering. Williams remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.

The search for Rodney Freeman, wanted for a sexual assault of a 17-year-old in McDonough, intensifies as police seek public assistance. Freeman, a Navy JROTC instructor, is also reported missing.