Douglasville received a GMA grant to improve municipal employee safety and reduce insurance claims, with plans to use the funds for training and equipment.

Gerald Jerome Clark was sentenced to life plus 25 years for the murder of Mary Kilpatrick, whose burned remains were found in her car trunk in DeKalb County in 2020.

Atlanta is bidding to host the Sundance Film Festival from 2027, with local film industry leaders initiating the process to potentially replace Park City as the event's long-standing venue.

A Georgia youth pastor, Benjamin Dalton Houser, was arrested on charges of child exploitation after allegedly sending inappropriate texts to minors. The GBI is investigating and seeking additional information.

Cobb & Douglas Public Health is accepting applications for CHIP Partnership Grants, offering up to $25,000 for health initiatives in local communities.

Cobb County offers early voting for their General Primary/Nonpartisan Election with extended hours, including weekends, and an online map to check wait times.

Marietta City Council schedules meetings for early May, with public attendance encouraged both in-person and online, as well as informal post-meeting social events. Agendas and live meetings to be accessible on the city website.

LaVista Road NE in Atlanta is now open after a prolonged closure due to an apartment fire, but the adjacent sidewalk remains closed with detours in place.

Republican candidates for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District debated issues like immigration and abortion, with ex-Trump aide Brian Jack emphasizing his connections. Mike Crane, Mike Dugan, Philip Singleton, and Jim Bennett also participated.

Donald Trump criticizes Joe Biden by unfavorably comparing him to former President Jimmy Carter, drawing skepticism regarding the relevance and accuracy of such a comparison.

Gunfire at Augusta Mall injured one; police seek two individuals from surveillance footage. The mall closed for the day and reopened on Monday. Witnesses reported chaos near Dillard's with patrons scrambling for safety.

A 16-year-old boy was critically injured after being shot in the head at a Gainesville apartment complex, with police suggesting he was involved in criminal activity.

A 15-year-old faces murder charges after a deadly shooting at a post-prom party in Fitzgerald, Georgia, that killed one teen and wounded three others.