Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced a $1,000 holiday bonus for state workers and school staff, costing $330 million, with plans for additional school safety funding.

A Georgia player won $10,000 in the Mega Millions amid a jackpot drought, with the prize now at $73 million. The next drawing offers a $36.5 million cash option.

Atlanta rideshare drivers staged an app shutdown at the airport, seeking higher wages and a larger share of fares, without causing significant passenger disruption.

Atlanta's solid waste collection won't occur on Dec. 25, with services delayed by one day throughout that week and the following week due to the holidays.

A manhunt is ongoing for Garon Turner, who fled from Clayton County police and is considered armed. The U.S. Marshal Service offers a $5,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.

Rapper T.I. spread holiday cheer to those in need through his Harris Community Works Holiday Caravan, providing gifts, Hawks tickets, and Visa gift cards in Atlanta.

A Georgia Powerball player won $50,000 with a ticket that matched four numbers and the Powerball. The jackpot, now at $620 million, will be drawn on Saturday.

A cyclist, Tom Duncan, was killed in a crash during a group ride in Atlanta. The local cycling community is advocating for increased road safety and planning a memorial ride.

A Kansas City woman died, and two were injured in a crash on Cobb Parkway in Acworth, GA, where a Hyundai was hit by a Jeep. The investigation is ongoing.

Atlanta educators were disappointed due to a miscommunication about a $1,000 bonus, which they believed to be additional to a previous stipend, but was not.

A lawsuit is filed against Fulton County Jail and its medical staff for the death of Shane Kendall, an 18-year-old with mental health issues, while in custody.

Georgia Power has been authorized to raise rates to recoup $7.56 billion in costs for the Plant Vogtle nuclear expansion, resulting in a 5% increase in customer energy bills.

Griffin and Spalding High Schools will play basketball games without fans due to safety concerns following a shooting incident at a previous sports event. The games will be streamed online, and this decision has caused mixed reactions.