Billionaire Rick Jackson enters the Georgia governor's race, pledging $50M to his campaign, positioning himself against career politicians and aiming to disrupt the state's political 'cartel.'

Georgian official praises community and agencies for weather crisis management, detailing coordinated efforts and effective responses to extreme weather challenges including storms, ice, and potential wildfires.

Sen. Jason T. Dickerson introduced Senate Bill 442 to enforce automatic revocation of CDLs for noncitizens when their visa expires or reaches five years, requiring test retakes for renewal.

Christopher Upshaw pleaded guilty to mail fraud in a $17 million pandemic relief scheme, facing up to 30 years in prison. His co-defendants also pleaded guilty.

A man in North Carolina was sentenced to five years for sending antisemitic threats to a Georgia state representative and a rabbi, following their support for an antisemitism bill.

Atlanta's weather will be sunny today with a high near 60°F and winds up to 15 mph, gusting to 30 mph. The evening will cool to 33°F, with similar wind conditions.

Marietta parents Michael Horn and Alexiss Eitrem are charged with felonies after their 5-year-old son died following time on life support. The child had visible injuries; four siblings are now in custody of child services.

Former South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau pleaded guilty to misdemeanor trespass, avoiding a felony. He must serve probation, do community service, and avoid social media.

Four family members died in a DeKalb County house fire; their identities and the cause of the fire are under investigation.

Lil Jon's son, DJ Young Slade, is reported missing in Milton, Georgia; police and his management confirm. He's described as 5'9" and 150 pounds, without a phone, and potentially disoriented.

Paulding County's Post 3 Commissioner Virginia Galloway will host a town hall meeting on February 12, 2026, to discuss local issues with the community.

Marietta is preparing for the 2nd Annual Avant Garde Awards during Black History Month, honoring community innovators at Jim Miller Park Event Center.

Sandy Springs is developing a Transportation Master Plan for the next decade based on community feedback to improve transit options, safety, and address traffic. Public input is encouraged at open houses and through a TSPLOST referendum.