Gregory Sampson has been appointed the new Warden of the Metro Reentry Facility in Georgia, effective January 16, 2026. He'll oversee rehabilitative efforts for medium and minimum-security male inmates.

Indiana and Oregon are set for a rematch in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, with the Hoosiers' undefeated season and Oregon's resilient team set to clash in a high-stakes semifinal.

Allen Dills is named the new Assistant Director for the North Region of the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Gregory Griffin has been appointed Assistant Superintendent of Appling Integrated Treatment Facility, effective January 16, 2026; he brings over two decades of experience in the Georgia Department of Corrections.

DeKalb County police arrested Tobias Starks after a standoff, where he had barricaded himself in a home. The SWAT team intervened peacefully and he was later jailed.

Lisa Thompson was appointed as warden of Whitworth Women's Facility, bringing 25 years of experience from various roles within the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Cobb County announces a Spring Book Sale at the Cobb Civic Center from March 13-15, 2026, offering books, DVDs, and more, with prices ranging from $0.10 to $4.00.

Former Echols County Sheriff's secretary Anna Altobello was arrested by the GBI on multiple charges, including Misuse of License Plate Data and Stalking.

A male victim was shot in the foot during an alleged robbery attempt on Jonesboro Road in Southeast Atlanta. The incident is under active police investigation.

The body of 79-year-old Ernestine Merritt, who suffered from dementia, was found in a creek near her home in DeKalb County, concluding the search for her.

A man was shot in the neck in southeast Atlanta and is being treated at Grady Memorial Hospital. No arrests have been made, and the incident near a local liquor store remains under investigation.

DeKalb County Police investigate a fatal shooting on E. Wesley Chapel Way where a 46-year-old man was killed, with witness accounts suggesting a possible financial dispute motive.

The Gone With the Wind Museum hosts Tara’s Library book club event, discussing "The Silent Patient" on January 29th, with in-person and virtual attendance options.