Jeffrey Wade Anthony, 47, received a 40-year prison sentence, with 15 years to be served without parole, after being convicted of two separate assaults on fellow inmates at the Catoosa County Jail.

The SweetWater 420 Fest returns to Atlanta with a lineup that includes Umphrey's McGee and Thievery Corporation, at a new venue and with reduced ticket prices.

Roswell Police seek public help in identifying a woman who died in 2024, after efforts to establish her identity following inaccurate information failed.

The Atlanta Regional Commission inducted five new members, including Conyers Mayor Connie Alsobrook, to help address regional growth and quality of life.

Conyers is starting "Conyers Conversations and Listening Sessions" for officials to engage with residents. The first is on February 9, 2026, focusing on the Georgia International Horse Park's future.

Jacques Jackson received a 25-year federal prison sentence for raping three teenage girls he contacted on Instagram. The FBI and multiple law enforcement agencies worked across states to investigate and apprehend him.

Actor Quinton Aaron, known for "The Blind Side," is on life support in Atlanta with a blood infection. He collapsed at home last week but is stable and communicative. A GoFundMe seeks aid for his medical costs.

Sen. Jason T. Dickerson has been appointed to CSG South's Senate Energy and Environment Committee, aiming to enhance regional collaboration on conservation and energy.

The revived Lake Lanier Caucus in Georgia, led by Rep. Dubnik and Sen. Echols, is addressing taste and odor issues in the lake's water related to algae. The caucus will work with various levels of government and local groups to improve water quality.

Contaminated kerosene sold at Jasmine Petroleum Inc. in Gainesville, GA may pose a fire hazard; consumers are warned not to use the product and can get a refund.

The City of Woodstock is preparing for severe winter weather with an organized response, prioritizing road safety and effective emergency services operation.

The Atlanta Track Club is holding a contest for artists to design the Peachtree Road Race T-shirt, with a prize of $8,700. Designs must be human-created and submitted by February 20.

A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after a collision with a Chrysler Pacifica near Johnson Ferry Road in Cobb County. Police are investigating the crash and asking witnesses to come forward.