Georgia officials conducted a compliance sweep in Worth County to ensure that local businesses do not sell hemp-derived THC products or alcohol to minors. Seven out of 17 businesses failed the checks.

Mableton, Georgia, has become a city, expanding its team to 60 members and planning further growth in 2026, despite lacking a property tax for funding essential services like public safety.

A resident in White County is hospitalized with burns after a fire on New Year's Eve destroyed their mobile home and cars; the fire's cause is under investigation.

A Conyers officer was injured after being dragged by a suspect's vehicle during a stop. The suspect, William Cornelius, was later apprehended and faces multiple charges. Both the officer and Cornelius sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

MARTA is updating its transit system, including new railcars and a contactless payment system, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Other improvements include frequent bus service and a facelift for the Five Points Station.

Metro Atlanta welcomed its first New Year's babies of 2026, with celebrations at various hospitals as families greeted new additions like Zenya Sewell and Dakota Saige.

Smyrna hosts a free public venue showcase offering tours, a swag bag for the first 200 guests, potential event credit, and workshops with local vendors.

New laws in Georgia and Alabama for 2026 affect vehicle permits, insurance policies, ethics in political campaigns, education, and veterans' benefits.

Switzer Library's Georgia Room is hosting events on Georgia history, including UGA football, Lake Lanier's history, and discussing "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."

Invest Atlanta’s subsidiary AEMI received a $75 million NMTC allocation from the U.S. Treasury to finance impactful projects in underserved neighborhoods.

Walton County has opened "The Grove" Park, a $42 million facility featuring an amphitheater, softball complex, community center, playground, and walking trails.

Judge Kevin Farmer dismissed racketeering charges against 61 "Stop Cop City" protesters due to a legal authority error by Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr. Carr plans to appeal the decision.

A rabid coyote in Buford prompted warnings after attacks on humans and dogs, stressing the importance of rabies vaccination and caution around wildlife.