Desmond Cofield named Deputy Warden of Security at Rutledge State Prison, with a background of two decades in corrections.

Eric Cox has been appointed as the new Warden of the Special Management Unit in the Georgia Department of Corrections, set to begin on January 16, 2026. He has a history of promotions within the GDC since 2008.

Gregory Sampson has been appointed the new Warden of the Metro Reentry Facility in Georgia, effective January 16, 2026. He'll oversee rehabilitative efforts for medium and minimum-security male inmates.

Indiana and Oregon are set for a rematch in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, with the Hoosiers' undefeated season and Oregon's resilient team set to clash in a high-stakes semifinal.

Allen Dills is named the new Assistant Director for the North Region of the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Dorothy Andre has been promoted to Deputy Warden of Security at Phillips State Prison, effective January 16, as per the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Gregory Griffin has been appointed Assistant Superintendent of Appling Integrated Treatment Facility, effective January 16, 2026; he brings over two decades of experience in the Georgia Department of Corrections.

DeKalb County police arrested Tobias Starks after a standoff, where he had barricaded himself in a home. The SWAT team intervened peacefully and he was later jailed.

The Georgia Association of Educators sued DeKalb County School District for not providing written contracts to nearly 700 employees as required by state law.

Chanel Samuel was appointed as the new Warden of Burruss Correctional Training Center, starting January 16, 2026, as stated by the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Lisa Thompson was appointed as warden of Whitworth Women's Facility, bringing 25 years of experience from various roles within the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Fulton County seeks volunteers for its annual homeless count, which also aims to identify service gaps. The event involves interviewing homeless individuals, providing essentials, and requires online registration and training for volunteers.

The DeKalb County Board of Registration & Elections met for routine business, allowing public comment in person or via email as per their announcement.