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.

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.