Former 'Big Brother' contestant Michaela "Mickey" Lee passed away after a severe health battle due to flu complications. Her death was confirmed on Instagram by her family.

Three people died in Georgia crashes during the Christmas travel period, and state troopers arrested 38 for DUI, according to preliminary DPS reports.

Former Atlanta Housing executive Tracy Jones is expected to plead guilty to charges including defrauding government funds from Section 8 and COVID-19 relief programs.

Eight-year-old Kayla Frazier spent Christmas hospitalized after being hit by a car in Atlanta, requiring two surgeries and rehabilitation to walk again.

Georgia reports "high" flu activity, with a notable increase in cases and hospitalizations. A new, less vaccine-responsive strain, Influenza A subclade K, raises concerns, but vaccination is still urged for prevention.

A 67-year-old woman was fatally shot on Christmas Eve in Atlanta; her son noted her recent mental health struggles. Her identity and shooter remain unknown.

A man was hospitalized with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound on Christmas Eve; police are investigating as details of the shooting remain unclear.

A Gwinnett County nail salon employee was charged with false imprisonment of a minor after pulling a child back into the shop during a payment dispute.

A court ruled that Georgia's Election Board can access Fulton County's 2020 ballots after officials admitted to procedural lapses in vote verification.

The City of Fayetteville concludes its "Telling Our Story" video series, highlighting the local economy and entrepreneurial spirit in its "Connected Community" episode.

Keep Conyers-Rockdale Beautiful launches a Christmas tree recycling initiative starting January 3, 2026, offering tree seedlings to early participants.

A man was shot and killed early this morning in southwest Atlanta, near Deerwood Academy. Authorities closed Hogan Road for the investigation. The victim's identity and details on potential charges remain unreleased.

Marcia Davis is appointed as the Clerk of the Clayton County Board of Commissioners, bringing experience in Board operations, agenda management, and policy coordination.