The DeKalb County Police are searching for Shawn Ward, a non-verbal teen with Fragile X Syndrome, last seen on January 18.

Atlanta's Fox Theatre offers a lottery for $10 "Hamilton" tickets, with draws every Friday. The venue will also host "Beetlejuice" with tickets now on sale.

A Douglas County animal shelter is under quarantine after 14 dogs became ill with pneumonia. The Georgia Department of Agriculture mandated the quarantine, and the shelter is now closed with emergency-only animal control operations in effect.

Jeff Turner announces his candidacy for sheriff of Clayton County, building on his experience as a former police chief and police force veteran. He aims to strengthen law enforcement ties with the community.

Zoo Atlanta closes on Saturday due to frigid weather, prioritizing the safety of visitors and animals. Staff will continue care with indoor shelter and supplemental heat.

A group of Atlanta entrepreneurs, previously known as 'Water Boyz,' have evolved their street corner water bottle sales into a legitimate business with their own branded merchandise and storefront at the Trap Museum.

For the second day in a row, a car crash into a power pole caused a road closure on Mt. Vernon Highway, following a similar incident the previous day.

IKEA plans to open a new pick-up only location in Atlanta as part of its U.S. expansion, including smaller concept stores in Austin and Los Angeles. The company continues to focus on sustainability and affordability, with U.S. sales up 6.6%.

Atlanta opens two warming centers, one for men at Central Park Recreation and another for women and children at Selena Butler Recreation, operational until January 22 due to cold weather.

Spelman College receives a record $100 million donation, the largest in its history and for any HBCU, to fund scholarships and reinforce academic and housing programs.

Atlanta police are searching for Michele Fitzgerald, 70, with brain cancer and dementia, last seen Jan. 17 in Buckhead. She requires seizure medication.

Firefighters battled a blaze at a home on Heards Ferry Road in Sandy Springs, where one person required EMS assessment. The cause is under investigation. A separate Stone Mountain house fire caused by a propane tank resulted in significant damage.

A fire in an Atlanta high-rise injured seven from smoke inhalation and displaced residents, with the initial response spearheaded by a passing fire crew.