DeKalb County Police arrested Marvio Ramey for illegal dumping in Scottdale, which has been a persistent local issue. Residents support the crackdown, and consequences under Georgia law can be severe.

Georgia will implement new laws on January 1, 2026, impacting home warranties, vehicle permits, tax savings, campaign disclosures, teledentistry, agency oversight, and litigation financing regulation.

William Travis Yerby was arrested by the GBI on Felony Murder charges and related offenses in connection with George Cummings's death after a Poulan, GA shooting.

A 2-year-old child was shot on Christmas morning in Georgia; GBI and local law enforcement are investigating the incident. The child survived and is in the hospital.

Hosea Helps provided meals to 1,500 people and toys to 700 children in Atlanta this Christmas, with a focus on those facing homelessness or financial struggles.

Atlanta Police are seeking public help in a homicide case involving the death of Darryl Long, found with a gunshot wound on December 8 in southwest Atlanta.

A man, 67, died on Christmas after crashing his car into an Atlanta home; police are investigating, the cause is unknown, and no other injuries were reported.

The City of Marietta has announced holiday schedule changes, including closures and altered sanitation services, with emergency services remaining available.

Three escaped Georgia inmates kidnapped a Lyft driver during their flight to Florida, using threats of violence. They were captured by the FBI after using the driver's credit card. They now face federal and state charges.

A non-fatal shooting in SW Atlanta on Christmas Eve involved two housemates in a dispute, with one shot in the buttocks. The suspect claimed self-defense; both were renting rooms at the incident location.

Cobb County Public Libraries will close early at 5 pm on December 31 for New Year's and remain closed on January 1, but digital resources will still be available. Regular hours resume January 2. Further 2026 holiday closures are noted.

Two women in Gwinnett County face charges after authorities found mistreated dogs and canine remains in their home.

Over 10,000 acres preserved through the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act on the Georgia-Alabama border, bolstering conservation and recreational access.