Athens-Clarke County faced a week of traffic fatalities, including a crash that killed Dejon Ellis, 53, when his car hit a power pole. This raised the year's total to 10 fatal crashes and 14 deaths in the area.

Shaquille O'Neal was promoted to Chief of Community Relations in Henry County Sheriff's Office and praised for his significant community engagement efforts.

A 2-year-old child was shot on Christmas morning in Georgia; GBI and local law enforcement are investigating the incident. The child survived and is in the hospital.

Atlanta police responded to a shooting on Memorial Dr. SW; a 59-year-old man was hospitalized following what may have been a robbery, with the investigation ongoing. No arrests have been made.

A man in his 40s was killed when hit by a vehicle on I-285 in DeKalb County; he was running across the interstate. The driver stayed at the scene. No charges have been announced.

Atlanta's weather forecast includes a partly sunny 75°F day, a shift to mostly cloudy conditions, a mild 59°F night, and a chance of showers with a high near 72°F on Sunday.

Cobb County's annual Bring One for the Chipper event offers Christmas tree recycling on January 3, helping the environment and improving local landscapes.

Hosea Helps provided meals to 1,500 people and toys to 700 children in Atlanta this Christmas, with a focus on those facing homelessness or financial struggles.

Three people died in Georgia crashes during the Christmas travel period, and state troopers arrested 38 for DUI, according to preliminary DPS reports.

Former Atlanta Housing executive Tracy Jones is expected to plead guilty to charges including defrauding government funds from Section 8 and COVID-19 relief programs.

Catoosa County firefighters extinguished a basement fire on Christmas Day, also rescuing pets including reptiles. No injuries were reported, but the home sustained smoke damage. Causes are under investigation.

Eight-year-old Kayla Frazier spent Christmas hospitalized after being hit by a car in Atlanta, requiring two surgeries and rehabilitation to walk again.

Atlanta Police are seeking public help in a homicide case involving the death of Darryl Long, found with a gunshot wound on December 8 in southwest Atlanta.