A wrong-way driver in Athens caused a crash that killed herself, a man, his pregnant wife, and their unborn child.

Three escaped Georgia inmates kidnapped a Lyft driver during their flight to Florida, using threats of violence. They were captured by the FBI after using the driver's credit card. They now face federal and state charges.

A 67-year-old woman was fatally shot on Christmas Eve in southeast Atlanta; police are investigating the incident with no suspects or motives yet disclosed.

Atlanta airport sees holiday travel surge with safety concerns, expecting 5.3 million travelers. Security incidents have raised alertness among passengers and officials.

Atlanta Police respond to a stabbing in a homeless camp, where a man received multiple stab wounds following a dispute. Officers investigate despite the lack of a crime scene.

A woman was shot on Christmas Eve in Atlanta, an incident under police investigation; she was alert when found and hospitalized. Details are limited as detectives work on the case.

A man was hospitalized with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound on Christmas Eve; police are investigating as details of the shooting remain unclear.

A non-fatal shooting in SW Atlanta on Christmas Eve involved two housemates in a dispute, with one shot in the buttocks. The suspect claimed self-defense; both were renting rooms at the incident location.

Atlanta experiences unusually warm Christmas Day with highs near 73 degrees, followed by mild evenings. Forecast shows continued warmth and potential for showers, leading to a cooler, rainier start to the next week.

A Gwinnett County nail salon employee was charged with false imprisonment of a minor after pulling a child back into the shop during a payment dispute.

The remains of Kenny Jackson Jr., a missing 21-year-old from Acworth, GA, have been found in Oglethorpe County, as confirmed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

A court ruled that Georgia's Election Board can access Fulton County's 2020 ballots after officials admitted to procedural lapses in vote verification.

Cobb County Public Libraries will close early at 5 pm on December 31 for New Year's and remain closed on January 1, but digital resources will still be available. Regular hours resume January 2. Further 2026 holiday closures are noted.