Kristin Edwards has been appointed by Mayor Andre Dickens as Atlanta's first Manager of Nightlife and Culture to enhance the city's night-time economy.

Atlanta's Jackson Street Bridge is set for a redesign to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists, funded by city council and managed by the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District.

TJ Holt, a 30-year-old martial artist and rapper from Atlanta, co-founded the brand Certified Fighter and embodies its ethos of resilience both in and out of the ring.

Atlanta ranks third in new HIV infections in the US, with rates especially high among Black men and from male-to-male sexual contact, highlighting the urgent need for prevention and care resources.

Antonio Whitehead from Macon, Georgia pleaded guilty to fentanyl trafficking and could face a 40-year sentence and a $5 million fine, with sentencing on June 5.

Austin Siampwizi was sentenced to 37 months for laundering money from fraudulent COVID-19 unemployment claims.

Javoka Shumaker was arrested for a Valentine's Day double shooting in Lithonia, resulting in one death and one critical injury.

Marietta's Parks & Recreation department is hosting Summer Square Screenings in Glover Park, with themed outdoor movie events starting in April, including "Blue Hawaii," "Hidden Figures," and "The Lego Movie."

Adrian Jelks, 19, surrendered to police for the Fayetteville Walmart shooting that killed Antavius Holton, 19, and injured a child, now in custody facing murder charges.

Chris Jackson was sentenced to two life sentences plus 30 years for felony murder and armed robbery in DeKalb County, relating to a fatal shooting in 2022.

A LaGrange man was charged with assaulting a woman, causing severe brain injury. The local police arrested John Houston Whitworth, who is now facing Aggravated Assault and Battery charges. The victim, Cecilia Hyatt, remains stable after the incident.

The Georgia Secretary of State sent a tongue-in-cheek letter to Larry David in response to a skit on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," which poked fun at a Georgia voting law.

An Atlanta man was sentenced to life in prison for a fatal shooting at an apartment complex on August 30, 2022, after being convicted of Felony Murder and other charges.