A woman drove her car onto a sidewalk in Atlanta's Little Five Points, causing chaos but no injuries, before being arrested and losing her job at a local pub.

Cobb Landmarks introduces a Southern Foodways Cookbook Club to explore food and history, featuring cooking sessions and discussions on Southern culinary traditions at the William Root House.

Athens-Clarke County announces holiday schedule adjustments, including closures of government services and facilities on New Year's Day with most resuming January 2.

Atlanta is opening warming centers to help residents combat a cold snap, with locations at Central Park Rec Center, Old Adamsville, and Selena S. Butler Park.

Dunwoody to commemorate MLK Day with volunteer projects including tree planting, park maintenance, and a blood drive, organized by the local chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and the city's Parks and Recreation.

Ebonyi Lawson, a 31-year-old woman from South Fulton, was found safe after going missing and calling 911 for help. Details on the incident remain unclear.

Two pilots sustained minor injuries in a DeKalb County plane crash; a Beechcraft B90 King Air had engine problems. No ground injuries reported; investigation ongoing.

13 people died in crashes during Christmas in Georgia, where police also made 239 DUI arrests and issued citations for distracted driving and seatbelt violations.

DeKalb County opens warming centers, coordinated by Frontline Response International, offering refuge from severe cold with 24-hour access and transportation.

Buddhist monks on a peace walk from Texas to D.C. were warmly received by hundreds in LaGrange, Georgia, on their 63rd day of the march. They aim to promote national healing and unity.

A child in Dallas was hospitalized with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries after their family dog bit them. The incident is under investigation.

Cobb County's MUST Ministries Hope House opens its warming station to shield the community from cold weather, offering shelter and services for three consecutive days and access to transit vouchers for those in need.

Athens-Clarke County launches a service to collect deceased animals of certain sizes from public places, urging residents to contact Solid Waste Department for this purpose.