Chris Jackson was sentenced to two life sentences plus 30 years for felony murder and armed robbery in DeKalb County, relating to a fatal shooting in 2022.

A judge has denied bond for Scott Foor, 17, accused of starting a shootout at McEachern High School, as he awaits trial on aggravated assault and weapon charges.

A LaGrange man was charged with assaulting a woman, causing severe brain injury. The local police arrested John Houston Whitworth, who is now facing Aggravated Assault and Battery charges. The victim, Cecilia Hyatt, remains stable after the incident.

Atlanta is ranked as the top city for starting a business in 2024 by Home Bay, praised for its supportive environment, especially for Black entrepreneurs. Mayor Dickens celebrates the city's vibrant and inclusive business scene.

The GBI is investigating the mysterious death of 60-year-old Peggy McCarthy in Sale City, with her body discovered with no apparent injuries. An autopsy is pending, and the public has been urged to provide information.

A man was killed in a Buford, GA home after a fight. Gwinnett County Police are investigating, and one individual has been questioned. No additional suspects are sought.

Atlanta faces windy conditions with gusts up to 30 mph, variable cloudiness, and temperatures ranging from the low 40s to the low 70s, according to the National Weather Service.

Gabriel Hicks from Muscogee County is charged with child sexual exploitation, with the GBI arresting him after a search warrant was executed at his home.

A MARTA bus driver died following a medical emergency that led to a crash near Hamilton E Holmes Station. The driver was alone on the bus and had served MARTA for 20 years. Grief counselors are provided for colleagues.

An Atlanta mother will face an Indiana judge for the alleged murder of her son, found in a suitcase. After a two-year manhunt, she faces multiple charges, including murder.

The Georgia Secretary of State sent a tongue-in-cheek letter to Larry David in response to a skit on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," which poked fun at a Georgia voting law.

Lori Funderwhite is appointed as Fayetteville's new Economic Development Director, set to start on April 15. She transitions from her role in Tamarac, Florida.

The Clayton County Central Services released their quarterly Mentor Protégé Program newsletter highlighting the program's success in fostering local business growth and collaboration.