The Lake Spivey Recreation Center in Georgia conducted a tornado drill as part of Georgia Severe Weather Preparedness Week, with local officials emphasizing the importance of such exercises for safety.

Furman University mourns the death of football player Bryce Stanfield after a medical incident during a workout. The respected student-athlete was posthumously awarded a degree.

Atlanta police are searching for the killers of Samuel “JR” Harris, shot dead during a targeted attack while walking his dog, which was also stolen. A $5,000 reward is offered for information.

Russian mobster Mani Chulpayev was extradited from Ukraine and sentenced to 10 years for a $9 million car leasing fraud scheme aiding drug traffickers.

Atlanta Police seek two arsonists for torching a patrol car, with the anti-police group "Stop Cop City" claiming responsibility. Chief Schierbaum emphasizes the cost to taxpayers and vows continued investigation with federal agencies' help.

A student died following a shooting and stabbing incident after a high school basketball game in East Point, Georgia. Security measures at the school have been increased in response.

A man was found dead on a downtown Atlanta street, with the Atlanta Police investigating the cause of death, seeking information, and awaiting autopsy results.

Steven Tran received two life sentences for the double murder of An Ha and Julian Talbo during a botched marijuana deal in Lawrenceville, 2020. He was found guilty on multiple charges, including malice murder.

Atlanta and the NCCHR are hosting seminars on the history of the Chattahoochee Brick Company site and its future plans, starting February 17 at The Carter Presidential Center.

The Gaddy family donated $6,000 to the NICU at Fayette Piedmont Hospital in memory of their grandchild, rallying community support despite recent hardships.

A woman was injured in a shooting on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway in Atlanta. She was taken to the hospital, and the APD is investigating with limited details about the suspect.

Keddrick Hall was arrested for the shooting death of Ervin Smith in Fort Gaines, GA, and charged with felony murder among other offenses, as reported by the GBI.

Demetrius Sanchez Smith pleaded guilty to gang-related charges and was sentenced to 40 years, with 8 years to be served in prison, in a GBI-led crackdown.