Monroe police arrested a 30-year-old after search warrants at two homes turned up sexually explicit material involving juveniles; investigators say the case began with a GBI ICAC tip.

Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch was arrested Friday after deputies said they observed signs of impairment while he drove a county-issued SUV. He faces DUI, open-container and lane-failure counts and was released on bond.

DeKalb deputies arrested two men at a Decatur home who now face malice murder charges in separate Clarkston shootings. Both suspects are jailed without bond as investigations continue.

Dense fog is cutting visibility across Atlanta early Saturday; an NWS Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Expect sunshine and highs near 70°F later.

Georgia Tech's Structures Laboratory was briefly evacuated after a liquid nitrogen tank leaked; hazmat crews reported no injuries and cleared the scene. The cause is under review.

Decatur and GDOT are cutting posted speeds by 5 mph on five state routes to reduce severe crashes; new signs and a city speed study are rolling out.

A Rabun County High School cafeteria worker was arrested and booked Feb. 26 on aggravated child-molestation, grooming and sexual-exploitation charges; the sheriff’s office says the probe is active.

A stray cat in downtown Helen tested positive for rabies, White County officials say. The county will post warning signs and asks anyone exposed to contact environmental health.

U.S. Marshals arrested the final suspect in the Red Rose Inn killing, months after a 19-year-old was shot in his motel room.

At a Drew Charter parent meeting, leaders surprised families by announcing $10,000 investment accounts for each of 139 kindergarteners as part of a Youth Opportunity Fund. The gift is paired with financial‑literacy supports and milestone requirements.

Ping-pong to half-dollar-sized hail struck Pickens County Thursday night, briefly closing Highway 136 and denting vehicles. Emergency officials reported no injuries.

Senate Bill 513 passed the Georgia Senate 46-1 and would tie attendance to extracurricular eligibility and driver’s‑license privileges. The bill now heads to the state House.

A man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life after the 2023 downtown Atlanta killing of his girlfriend, who was found shot and attacked with a machete. Prosecutors and family are calling for more victim resources.