Dominique Benton was charged with murder and aggravated assault in connection to a November shooting, reminding the public that an arrest doesn't equate to a conviction.

Atlanta faces an unusually cold week with mixed sunny and cloudy weather, light showers, and brisk winds, as temperatures fluctuate from mid-50s to lows in the 20s.

A man died attempting to save a dog from his burning house in Lilburn; no smoke alarms were active, and one officer was injured. The Red Cross is assisting the displaced family.

Gwinnett County Deputy Rylee Willis was arrested for inappropriate contact with a minor, facing charges including Child Molestation and Enticing a Child. He was employed at the time of the alleged offenses and has been denied bond.

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.