Atlanta boy, 10, stable after chest gunshot; police say the shooting, involving suspects in a silver sedan, was targeted and occurred amidst a dispute. No arrests yet.

Samuel Baxter was arrested in Gwinnett County for posing as a deputy in armed robberies. He faces charges including home invasion, kidnapping, and assault. His capture involved a month-long surveillance operation.

A CSX train derailed in Palmetto, GA with no injuries; six cars, not hazardous, were affected. The cause is unknown; previous similar incidents stir safety concerns.

Dontiez McKinnon was arrested in Snellville for failing to adhere to sex offender registration laws following an investigation by Gwinnett County authorities.

A Columbia County woman was sentenced to 70 months for a bank fraud scheme involving stolen and counterfeit checks, resulting in about $1 million stolen.

Kwame Shabazz was arrested by Gwinnett County Police, linked to a sexual assault, following a public appeal and is awaiting transfer to Fulton County Jail.

A body was found in a river near a Jackson County car crash site; the GBI is investigating, with local agencies assisting. The deceased may be the crash's driver. Autopsy is pending and authorities seek information.

Billionaire Rick Jackson enters the Georgia governor's race, pledging $50M to his campaign, positioning himself against career politicians and aiming to disrupt the state's political 'cartel.'

Former South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau pleaded guilty to misdemeanor trespass, avoiding a felony. He must serve probation, do community service, and avoid social media.

Four family members died in a DeKalb County house fire; their identities and the cause of the fire are under investigation.

Paulding County's Post 3 Commissioner Virginia Galloway will host a town hall meeting on February 12, 2026, to discuss local issues with the community.

Sandy Springs is developing a Transportation Master Plan for the next decade based on community feedback to improve transit options, safety, and address traffic. Public input is encouraged at open houses and through a TSPLOST referendum.

Mayor Andre Dickens of Atlanta issues four new Administrative Orders to enhance neighborhood investment and accountability, aligned with his Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative.