Former DeKalb superintendent Devon Horton was arrested for allegedly assaulting his wife, amid an existing federal indictment for charges from his time in Illinois.

Clayton County Sheriff's Office is searching for 16-year-old Lequan Stephens, who is considered armed and dangerous and wanted for a shooting and other violent acts.

A fire occurred at Cook Brothers Funeral Directors in Fairburn; the owner saved the remains inside. One person was treated for smoke inhalation; the fire's cause is under investigation.

Residents in metro Atlanta experienced a brief snowfall that quickly melted, with minimal impact on traffic and roads. Temperatures are expected to rise, reducing any remaining snow.

Atlanta Police are investigating a shooting at 585 McWilliams Road SE where a woman was shot in the abdomen and hospitalized. Details on suspects or motives are not yet known.

Atlanta opens warming centers to shelter residents from the cold, with specific operating times through Tuesday and special provisions for women and children.

Atlanta Police are investigating a shooting at 421 Edgewood Avenue SE that injured three men and was followed by a brawl; suspects and motives are currently unknown.

Milton's City Council is having a packed meeting to discuss transportation projects and a mixed-use development proposal, as well as initiating a 5-year Comprehensive Plan update.

Atlanta Police found a 24-year-old woman fatally shot; a suspect is in custody as the homicide investigation unfolds.

Two individuals in Tennille, GA, were arrested by the Ocmulgee Drug Task Force for drug and firearm offenses following a coordinated search operation.

Atlanta woman Tarika Hill arrested for a 2025 fatal shooting, facing multiple charges including Murder. She was detained with Fulton County Sheriff's help.

Nicole Love Hendrickson is the Grand Marshal for the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade in Gwinnett County, reflecting King's values in building community nonviolently.

Mayor Alsobrook attended the Georgia Chamber's Eggs and Issues Breakfast, discussing local priorities with state leaders to advance collaboration and address statewide challenges.