Autism advocate Aaliyah Alicia Thompson is awarding a $500 holiday stipend to 10 single parents of autistic children, with flexibility in its use, reflecting her commitment to supporting the autism community.

Emergency services worked to rescue a man trapped in a gravel hopper at a Dallas quarry, while he remained conscious and communicative. Firefighters used ropes and shovels, with an AirLife helicopter on standby.

The Cobb County Fire Department demonstrated the dangers of dry Christmas trees catching fire and emphasized the importance of regular watering and safety precautions.

A fire severely damaged the Villas at Decatur apartments, leaving dozens homeless, with the Red Cross providing aid to 24 people. No injuries were reported despite the extensive damage.

The Mayor's Masked Ball in Atlanta raised nearly $4 million for the UNCF, assisting students attending HBCUs, with Mayor Dickens emphasizing the event's impact on the city's youth.

Missing 16-year-old Jacob Parker from Atlanta was found safe after an intensive search. His disappearance concerned his family and community, prompting widespread efforts to locate him.

Atlanta Police are investigating a violent incident on December 17 where a man was fatally shot and a woman was stabbed at a residence on River Ridge Dr SW.

A fire destroyed a car and damaged a garage in Cobb County, with firefighters preventing further spread to the home. Causes and injuries remain unknown.

Police responded to a fatal shooting on Peters Street SW in Atlanta, where a male victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing, with no suspect or motive details released yet.

The article provides a forecast for Atlanta with chilly temperatures, frosty nights, and sunny days, progressing to a damp Christmas Day with showers expected.

The investigation into the murder of Joshua Mitchell, a Marine Corps veteran in Georgia, continues a year after he was shot multiple times outside his home.

Atlantans held a demonstration at Forsyth County Courthouse symbolizing child victims of the Israel-Hamas conflict, advocating for peace and a ceasefire.

A man perished in a house fire in Hogansville, which also spread to a nearby van. The incident, which occurred Saturday night, is under investigation. Fire crews faced challenges inside the property before finding the victim.