December's net tax revenue in Georgia grew by 3%, with a 2.2% year-to-date increase, driven by rises in Individual Income Tax and sales taxes, despite some declines in other areas.

Atlanta expects a temperature drop to 42°F, wind gusts up to 30 mph tonight, and a low near 28°F. The upcoming week will see a warming trend, with sunny days and varying nighttime temperatures.

Animal Services Department faces staff shortages, causing reduced field operations; however, emergency services remain a priority. Public advised on adjusted service schedule and emergency contact details.

Myra Orsborn is named the new Deputy Director of Women's Services at the Georgia Department of Corrections, bringing her extensive experience within the agency to the role.

DeKalb for Seniors Inc. hosts a 1920s-themed murder mystery dinner on February 13 to raise funds for senior programs.

Four individuals received life sentences for a murder in Chickamauga on Halloween 2024 after evidence from social media and a GBI forensic analysis linked them to the crime.

Georgia's unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.5% in November 2025, remaining below the national average. Job gains in several sectors offset declines in others, and the labor force grew, reflecting a mixed but stable job market.

Chanel Samuel was appointed as the new Warden of Burruss Correctional Training Center, starting January 16, 2026, as stated by the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Mexican national Ramiro Contreras-Sandoval was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for leading meth labs in Atlanta, possessing firearms, and holding over 135 kilograms of liquid meth.

The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board will meet on January 12, with both in-person and Zoom attendance options, to discuss operational issues including a runway project and noise reports.

Marietta Water begins water line replacement in St. Marys–St. Annes next week to improve service and reliability, with construction expected until June 2026.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation probes a shooting by Union City police, leaving a 24-year-old man injured after officers responded to a gunfire report.

An Acworth police officer used a LifeVac device to save a choking elderly resident, marking the department's third such save. The officer deflected praise, crediting a higher power.