Georgia's proposed $37.71 billion FY 2026 budget focuses on education, healthcare, public safety, and transportation, reflecting significant growth from the $17.4 billion budget of 2010.

Jaden Pope from Georgia pleaded guilty to illegally manufacturing machineguns with 3D printers and faces up to ten years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Body of missing driver, Shaquel Liburd, was found after a hit-and-run in Rockdale County. Despite a multi-agency search, he was later discovered deceased in Dekalb County.

Sergeant Daniel Rush of the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office passed away due to illness, marking the loss of a respected and valorous member of law enforcement.

A Georgia healthcare worker was arrested for dancing suggestively above a disabled person after videos surfaced online. She faces charges of disabled person exploitation.

A Coweta County elementary school principal was arrested for felony theft by shoplifting, with merchandise totaling around $917 from Kohl's. She was placed on administrative leave.

Lawrenceville has announced a municipal election for November 4, 2025, to fill two City Council seats. Candidates can qualify from August 18-20 with a fee of $378.

Union City, Georgia received the 2025 Visionary City Award for positive community changes, highlighting the Eagles Nest Sports Complex development within the Union Station Greenline trail network.

Sen. Harold Jones II will host a press conference on January 28 to discuss the Democratic Caucus' legislative priorities for 2025 at the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.

The Broadway in Atlanta 2025-26 season at the Fox Theatre features "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" and "Back to the Future: The Musical," among other classics and new productions.

FIFA is seeking 700 volunteers for the Club World Cup in Atlanta; no experience needed, but applicants must be 18+, fluent in English, and pass a background check.

Atlanta expects a rainy start to the week with a high of 52 degrees and 60% chance of rain. Conditions will improve with sunny days and highs in the upper 50s to mid-60s.

The GBI arrested James A. Sirmans for insurance fraud relating to altered death certificates and further investigation revealed more mishandled remains at the Johnson Funeral Home.