DeKalb County opens warming centers and provides transportation for residents needing shelter from severe cold starting 6:30 p.m. on December 19, 2025.

Atlanta's public safety officials increase patrols during the holiday season to prevent thefts and remind the community of safety protocols, including locking cars and fire safety tips.

Marietta's administrative offices, including Marietta Power and Water, will close for Christmas on Dec 24-25, affecting sanitation schedules detailed on their website and app.

Milton City Council honored Councilmember Verhoff and the Milton Eagles football team, passed legislative items, and adopted a resolution for local oversight on development deals.

A string of house fires in DeKalb County, including one that killed a college football player, has prompted fire safety warnings from first responders.

Khalid Kamau, ex-South Fulton Mayor, is set to face trial for a trespassing charge after rejecting a plea deal. He could get up to a year in jail if convicted.

A woman died in a house fire in Snellville, where firefighters found her body in a bathroom; her husband escaped and the cause of the fire is unknown.

The trial date for Sarah Grace Patrick, accused of killing her parents, is set for January 5, but could be delayed pending a neuropsychologist's report.

Stacey Humphreys' execution is halted while Georgia's Parole Board, facing potential conflicts of interest, deliberates on clemency amid juror bias claims.

The District 3 Citizens Academy in Clayton County offers monthly educational sessions on local government operations from February to October 2026, led by Commissioner Tashé Allen.

Meg E. Heap was sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, with a career spanning over three decades in law, including prosecutorial roles and a board position.

Chamblee Police officers received recognition for saving a man's life at Jiffy Lube by performing CPR and using an AED after he suffered a heart attack.

A vigil was held in DeKalb County to honor Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown, who was killed in 2000. Brown's political opponent was convicted for the murder. A special about the case is now streaming.