Sophia Williams was sentenced to life without parole for murdering her son, after a trial highlighting severe child abuse. She failed to seek medical help for the boy's injuries caused by her own beatings.

A 50-year-old man was shot at 1049 McDaniel St. SW in Atlanta; he's hospitalized but conscious. The police suspect the shooter knew the victim. Investigation ongoing.

Brad Raffensperger filed a lawsuit challenging Georgia's campaign finance laws, aiming to allow all candidates the ability to raise unlimited funds, countering an advantage currently extended to top officeholders.

Deputies in Chattooga County, Georgia, discovered a badly decomposed body in a home, which may have been deceased for up to a year. No forced entry was observed, and the resident lived alone. The GBI is assisting with the investigation.

Atlanta's weather forecast predicts fluctuating temperatures with sunny days and clear nights, some warmth, and a chance of showers heading into the weekend.

A judge will allow a case to proceed against the Barrow County Board of Commissioners for a potential Open Meetings Act violation over the termination of school resource officer funding.

Marietta Police are searching for 18-year-old Keondre Robinson, suspected of DUI and causing a fatal head-on collision that killed Santiago Zarate-Vicente.

Rapper Erica Banks was arrested on drug charges in DeKalb County during a traffic stop where MDMA and marijuana intended for distribution were found in her vehicle.

A 15-year-old was critically injured in a South Fulton shooting and hospitalized. The circumstances and suspects are currently unknown as the investigation continues.

The DeKalb County school board approved renovations for Druid Hills High School following public scrutiny from a viral video showcasing the building's poor condition.

Acworth Public Safety Cadets won six trophies at the Cobb Cadet Challenge, excelling in law enforcement scenarios and demonstrating strong teamwork and skills.

Gwinnett County approves a 4% pay increase for county workers to address inflation and retain talent, ensuring a minimum $40,000 salary for full-time staff.

Holiday schedule changes for waste collection in Athens-Clarke County include service suspension on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Regular pickup resumes January 5th, 2026.