Devon Horton, ex-DeKalb County Schools superintendent, received a $25,000 bond for assault and child cruelty charges.

A fire at Cook Brothers Funeral Home in Fairburn was battled for hours; the owner saved remains before the fire's cause was determined and road closures ensued.

The Hosea Helps festival in Atlanta honored MLK Jr. Day with acts of service and celebrated Hosea Williams' 100th birthday, providing meals and health services to residents.

Senator Kim Jackson plans to unveil new legislation to allow gun violence victims to break leases without penalty, offering them a chance to relocate for recovery.

Amir Johnson was arrested in Conyers for Kaleb King's fatal shooting after a week-long manhunt and a $10,000 reward offer. His motives are still unknown.

A teen girl in Villa Rica, Georgia, suffers severe chemical burns after being attacked by bullies from her middle school; police are investigating the incident.

Atlanta's weather forecast promises a sunny yet chilly day today with highs around 43°F and northwest winds. The rest of the week sees chances of rain and highs in the low 50s.

A female inmate, Rachel Renee Robinson, died in Bibb County jail; an autopsy by the GBI is pending. She was in custody since November 2025 for battery against an officer.

Georgia's Suzanna's Kitchen recalls 13,720 pounds of chicken over Listeria concerns; no illness reports confirmed. Products were distributed across seven states.

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.