Trae Young competed in the NBA All-Star Weekend's Skills Challenge and 3-Point Contest but didn't claim victory in either event, despite strong showings.

Andre Dickens, the 61st mayor of Atlanta, has announced he is running for reelection to continue his efforts on reducing crime and improving housing and jobs.

Cobb County invites residents to join its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program, offering training to aid first responders during disasters and for other safety projects.

Ex-President Jimmy Carter continues to defy expectations, having survived a year since entering hospice care, while his family expresses gratitude amid his health struggle.

An 85-year-old man was fatally shot by deputies during a domestic dispute in Union County, GA, after he fired at them; the GBI is investigating the incident.

A Georgian won $4 million in the Mega Millions lottery, with the next jackpot at $493 million. Other players also won boosted prizes due to the Megaplier effect.

Atlanta Jewish leaders visited Israel to witness the impact of the October 7 Hamas attacks, touring affected areas and speaking with locals for a nuanced understanding of the tragedy.

A woman died in a head-on collision on Hamilton E. Holmes Drive in Atlanta, when a Dodge Avenger crossed the center line and struck her Subaru Impreza. The male driver of the Avenger was hospitalized.

Pro-Palestinian activists in Atlanta protested for a ceasefire in Gaza, focusing on Rafah's dire situation, as ceasefire talks stalled and tensions escalated.

Atlanta opens two warming centers for the weekend to protect residents from the cold, offering separate facilities for men and women with children, and providing transportation from the Gateway Center.

Over 111 pounds of meth were seized during a traffic stop in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, marking the area's largest drug bust, according to local law enforcement.

Two shooting incidents occurred at Waffle House locations; one in DeKalb County involved an employee being shot, while another in Indianapolis left one dead and five injured. Authorities are investigating both cases.

A high school football coach, Carl Kearney Jr., has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Patrina Best, after confessing to the crime at a Maryland police station.