A Georgia man was sentenced to 46 months in prison for his role in a $24 million Medicare fraud scheme involving unnecessary genetic tests and illegal kickbacks.

Senator Greg Dolezal commended the dismissal of a Fulton County racketeering case, citing misconduct by the DA’s office and emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.

The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Bartow County, where Dylan Rice died after allegedly pointing a pellet air rifle at deputies.

Inmate Timothy Shane, 52, escapes from Grady Memorial Hospital, remains at large, and is considered armed and dangerous; authorities intensify manhunt.

Gwinnett County police seek public help to identify a man caught on camera stealing and then abandoning a tractor-trailer.

A 16-year-old was arrested at a Georgia high school for having a loaded stolen gun in their backpack. Detected by a security system, the student faces multiple charges.

The Georgia State Patrol reported 10 fatal crashes, resulting in 11 deaths, over 498 collisions, and hundreds of DUIs during the Thanksgiving travel period in Georgia.

The Atlanta Police Department is investigating a shooting on Moreland Ave. where a woman was wounded and transported to a hospital; details remain unclear.

Gov. Brian Kemp leads a mission to Panama, focusing on logistics and Georgia's economic ties to the Canal, citing the state's significant trade figures and port infrastructure investments.

Georgia's Senate Committee released a report with recommendations to make the state a leading tourist destination, emphasizing economic development, workforce expansion, and enhanced support for the hospitality sector.

Atlanta opens warming centers at Central Park and Old Adamsville Rec Centers, offering transport from the Gateway Center to shelter residents from cold weather.

Georgia legislators will attend a Middle Georgia Listening Day in Dublin to discuss regional issues and priorities for the upcoming legislative session.

Atlanta's weather forecast includes sunshine and showers, with temperatures around 50 degrees and calm winds turning to a light breeze. Rain chances increase towards the weekend.