Cobb County receives an $8.5 million federal grant for road safety improvements, targeting high-incident areas for systemic changes including new streetlights, sidewalks, and crosswalks.

An Acworth police officer used a LifeVac device to save a choking elderly resident, marking the department's third such save. The officer deflected praise, crediting a higher power.

Major John McCoy of Towns County Sheriff's Office was arrested by the GBI on charges including Theft by Deception and False Statements, stemming from a July 2025 investigation.

A man was shot in the neck on Jonesboro Road SE, Atlanta, and was being treated at Grady Memorial Hospital. The police are investigating the incident.

Former deputy Andrew Glass of the Towns County Sheriff's Office was arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for stealing firearms from the department and violating his official oath.

Kevin Veasey was arrested by Atlanta police for a December 2025 fatal shooting, facing multiple felony charges.

A man was arrested after a standoff where he reportedly held someone at gunpoint in a Decatur apartment complex; SWAT and negotiators ensured a peaceful surrender.

Quartez Rashad Goodman, with a violent history, was sentenced to ten years in federal prison for firearm possession after an episode of violence in an Atlanta park.

Ex-Georgia Rep. Karen Bennett indicted for fraudulently collecting $13,940 in pandemic unemployment benefits despite continued income from her company and a church.

A 3-year-old boy is critically injured after a shooting at a DeKalb County gas station following a dispute. Three have been arrested, including a juvenile.

A motorcyclist, Toby Gant, died after his bike was hit by a Toyota Yaris on GA 400 in Forsyth County. Traffic was disrupted for hours. The crash is under investigation.

Three DeKalb County Jail escapees' court dates have been postponed to January 16 in Fort Lauderdale, where they face federal kidnapping charges after a multi-state crime spree.

GBI investigates an officer-involved shooting in Union City; a 24-year-old man was wounded and is hospitalized.