Barrow County sheriff's deputy Jhancarlos Arango rescued a baby from a smoke-filled apartment in Georgia, with the event captured on bodycam footage. Both the deputy and the baby received medical care and are expected to recover.

Georgia tackled 130 wildfires over a weekend, with fires consuming 2,390 acres and prompting responses by the Georgia Forestry Commission and precautionary evacuations.

Atlanta News First reports the removal of a faded, confusing crosswalk on Peachtree Street following a fatal accident involving 67-year-old Pradeep Sood.

Alpharetta Det. Brian Smith passed away from pancreatic cancer, and the police have arranged a public procession and placed a memorial patrol car in his honor.

An Amber Alert for 1-month-old Milan Simpson was canceled after she was safely returned home following her abduction by noncustodial father Jamale Simpson, who is still at large.

Marietta invites residents to a public meeting on March 20th for input on the CDBG Program's Annual Action Plan for low and moderate-income aid. A 30-day comment period opens March 3rd.

Milton received a bronze award from the Southeast Festivals and Events Association for its holiday marketing campaign, featuring innovative promotional efforts like a video with characters Sprinkles and Mrs. Claus.

The Union City Data Center Town Hall has been postponed due to a larger than expected number of interested attendees, necessitating a venue reassessment.

Milton's City Hall hosted meetings on waste management, with locals discussing the city’s future recycling and waste strategies and drafting a Recycling and Solid Waste Management Plan.

Georgia's House Bill 581 introduces a floating homestead exemption to potentially lower property taxes for homeowners, detailed on the Newton County website.

DeKalb County's CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson initiated a $4.27 billion plan for water and sewer system upgrades, increasing rates to fund improvements and job creation.

Reginald D. Wells is appointed as the new Director of DeKalb County Watershed Management, succeeding the retiring David Hayes, with extensive experience in the field.

DeKalb County opens warming centers in anticipation of a cold snap, providing refuge and services such as transportation, hot meals, and case management for those without heat.