DeKalb County announced the retirement of HR Director Benita Coakley Ransom and Public Works Director Rick Lemke, acknowledging their impactful service.

David Bradford pleaded guilty to executing a $4.1 million Ponzi scheme through Drive Planning's CORE Fund, which falsely promised high, secure returns. He is scheduled for sentencing on March 17, 2026.

A Dacula man received a 20-year sentence for sexually exploiting minors and producing child sexual abuse material, using social media apps to groom victims.

Richard Bell, a prominent collegiate football coach, died at 88, leaving a legacy that includes recruiting Kirby Smart and leading the Georgia Bulldogs' defense.

Alexius Smith was arrested for stabbing Sheppard, the father of her child, in a LaGrange apartment. She is charged with aggravated assault and possession of a knife.

Resurfacing work on Pryor Road SW in Atlanta prompts lane shifts and possible congestion, with traffic flow maintained by flaggers; pedestrian paths remain unaffected.

A vehicle crashed into a Kroger in Athens, near UGA, hitting the self-checkout area. The cause and details about injuries or motives are under investigation by the police.

Cobb County Public Libraries will be closed on December 24-25 and from 5 pm on New Year's Eve until New Year's Day, but digital resources remain available.

A Rockdale County teacher faces charges for assaulting a student, with other families alleging similar abuse in the school district, leading to calls for systemic reform and increased oversight.

Milton's Electronics Recycling Event collected nearly 3 tons of gadgets and an unexpected donation of pasta sauce, with Junkluggers ensuring safe disposal.

Seventeen young adults graduated from the STRIDE program in DeKalb County, offering an alternative to traditional criminal justice and aiming to reduce recidivism.

The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Catoosa County, Georgia following a cross-state pursuit of a stolen SUV by East Ridge Police. No injuries were reported.

Residents protest the closing of a Publix in Atlantic Station, fearing it will leave a gap in grocery access. Management considers interim solutions, like a shuttle, while seeking a new grocer.