The Hosea Helps festival in Atlanta honored MLK Jr. Day with acts of service and celebrated Hosea Williams' 100th birthday, providing meals and health services to residents.

Amir Johnson was arrested in Conyers for Kaleb King's fatal shooting after a week-long manhunt and a $10,000 reward offer. His motives are still unknown.

Georgia's Suzanna's Kitchen recalls 13,720 pounds of chicken over Listeria concerns; no illness reports confirmed. Products were distributed across seven states.

Former DeKalb superintendent Devon Horton was arrested for allegedly assaulting his wife, amid an existing federal indictment for charges from his time in Illinois.

Two individuals in Tennille, GA, were arrested by the Ocmulgee Drug Task Force for drug and firearm offenses following a coordinated search operation.

Sen. Tim Bearden is appointed as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Government Oversight and Secretary of the Senate Committee on Judiciary in Georgia, leveraging his law enforcement background.

DeKalb County begins water main replacement on Grant Drive on February 2, part of a $4 billion improvement program, with seven months of construction expected.

A man was charged with distributing fentanyl-laced pills at a Georgia farmers market; the DEA arrested him after he sold thousands of pills. He is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Atlanta opens warming centers for the vulnerable during cold snap, with specific centers for women and children, and transportation assistance provided.

Atlanta Police detained Jaden Young in connection with a fatal shooting at 565 Greensferry Ave. SW; he faces several charges including Involuntary Manslaughter.

Fayetteville seeks an artist to creatively design a durable downtown bench near Courthouse Square that reflects the community's spirit. Applications close March 6, 2026.

GBI arrested Cobb County Police Officer Withman Benjamin on charges of sexually assaulting a minor under 16 after a requested investigation by Canton Police.

The DeKalb Perimeter CID is investing $360,000 in public safety improvements in Dunwoody, including advanced response technologies and aerial support.