A Kenyan al-Shabaab member, Cholo Abdi Abdullah, received two life sentences for plotting to crash a hijacked plane into Atlanta's Bank of America Plaza.

Senator Jones criticizes the Henry County Ethics Board's investigation into Chair Harrell, emphasizing that the board should not probe employee matters. He promotes SB 359 to limit the board's scope.

Douglas County Courthouse and admin offices will close Dec 24-26 for Christmas, but the Tax Commissioner's Office will open on Dec 26. No specific reason for the varied closures was given.

The City of Milton hosted a Winter Wonderland Tea Party with Mrs. Claus, featuring activities, a sleigh technology mishap resolved with magic, and community holiday cheer.

Adrian Harden won full custody of his son in Georgia after a legal battle linked to the mother's brain-death during pregnancy and jurisdictional issues for unwed fathers.

Atlanta police arrested 18-year-old Jacon Beasley for theft and assault after he attempted to steal an iPhone during a Facebook Marketplace transaction, injuring the seller in the process.

Keep Conyers-Rockdale Beautiful launches a Christmas tree recycling initiative starting January 3, 2026, offering tree seedlings to early participants.

Tracy Denise Jones of the Atlanta Housing Authority is charged with fraud, including theft of government funds, wire fraud, and more, misusing Section 8 and COVID-19 relief programs for personal gain.

Cobb County and the NAACP are inviting performers for live auditions for their Martin Luther King Jr. tribute, welcoming diverse talents to reflect on and honor his legacy.

Atlanta weather forecast predicts a mild winter week with temperatures in the 70s, partly sunny to mostly sunny skies, and light winds, except for increasing gusts on Christmas Day. Chance of showers and cooler temperatures arrive by Sunday.

A Cobb County house fire displaced four people and injured a firefighter. The blaze began in a garage early Monday morning. The cause is under investigation, and a family cat is missing.

Spirit and Truth Church in Atlanta commits to eliminating $1.5 million in medical debt for locals, reflecting its mission to provide tangible aid alongside spiritual guidance.

Four Henry County libraries will stop Saturday services due to inflation-related operational cost increases, leaving only Stockbridge's Cochran Library open on weekends.