Mableton, Georgia, has become a city, expanding its team to 60 members and planning further growth in 2026, despite lacking a property tax for funding essential services like public safety.

A rideshare driver was shot in the back and drove himself to the hospital; Atlanta Police are investigating the incident, which occurred early New Year's Day. No arrests yet.

The article details Atlanta's weeklong weather forecast, including cloudy skies, intermittent showers, and varying temperatures from the low 40s to the 70s as per the National Weather Service.

A resident in White County is hospitalized with burns after a fire on New Year's Eve destroyed their mobile home and cars; the fire's cause is under investigation.

A Conyers officer was injured after being dragged by a suspect's vehicle during a stop. The suspect, William Cornelius, was later apprehended and faces multiple charges. Both the officer and Cornelius sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

A man was arrested in Rome for kidnapping his own 5-month-old son from a hotel. The child was safely recovered, and the suspect is held without bond. Further details remain undisclosed.

Authorities in Atlanta seized over $1 million in narcotics, 71 guns, and a live grenade, arresting 10 people after a lengthy investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the FBI.

A New Year's Eve fire in Thomasville Heights, Atlanta, injured at least one person, with the cause and full extent of damage still under investigation.

A 15-year-old is charged with murder for carjacking and killing an Uber driver in Lawrenceville; police used technology and doorbell footage in their investigation.

Two individuals were arrested after a fire at a Snellville tire shop, with no serious injuries reported and the business continuing operations despite property loss.

MARTA is updating its transit system, including new railcars and a contactless payment system, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Other improvements include frequent bus service and a facelift for the Five Points Station.

Metro Atlanta welcomed its first New Year's babies of 2026, with celebrations at various hospitals as families greeted new additions like Zenya Sewell and Dakota Saige.

The old Atlanta Medical Center is being demolished for redevelopment that will include modern amenities, respecting city heritage and Dr. King's legacy.