A GoFundMe campaign supports the family of Cesar Tejada, an Uber driver killed in a carjacking. A 15-year-old, charged as an adult, is arrested for the murder.

Tony Powers has been selected as the new mayor of Decatur, succeeding Patti Garrett. The city will, for the first time, allow residents to directly elect their mayor starting in 2027.

A man was arrested after a standoff where he reportedly held someone at gunpoint in a Decatur apartment complex; SWAT and negotiators ensured a peaceful surrender.

Sandy Springs will host an educational event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., featuring the film "Our Friend, Martin," children's activities, and refreshments on January 19.

GBI investigates an officer-involved shooting in Union City; a 24-year-old man was wounded and is hospitalized.

The body of Fernando Ortiz, missing since Christmas Day, was found dead at West Point Lake, confirmed by Troup County authorities. An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of death.

A fire damaged a former broadcast facility and church in DeKalb County; two unhoused individuals were inside but not seriously injured. The cause is under investigation.

Three Georgia residents won $1 million each in the Georgia Lottery's special second-chance drawing, starting off 2026 as millionaires while remaining anonymous.

A UGA freshman suffered a traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures in a ski accident in Colorado, with his mother expressing both her shock and his determination to recover.

Georgia officials conducted a compliance sweep in Worth County to ensure that local businesses do not sell hemp-derived THC products or alcohol to minors. Seven out of 17 businesses failed the checks.

Mableton, Georgia, has become a city, expanding its team to 60 members and planning further growth in 2026, despite lacking a property tax for funding essential services like public safety.

A rideshare driver was shot in the back and drove himself to the hospital; Atlanta Police are investigating the incident, which occurred early New Year's Day. No arrests yet.

The article details Atlanta's weeklong weather forecast, including cloudy skies, intermittent showers, and varying temperatures from the low 40s to the 70s as per the National Weather Service.