A Georgia bill would exempt police body‑camera videos that show deaths from the state's open‑records law, prompting a sharp debate over privacy versus public oversight. Sponsors say it protects families; critics say it could hide wrongdoing.

The article details a week of changeable weather for Atlanta, with frequent showers and mild temperatures, as forecasted by the National Weather Service.

The Georgia Senate is pushing for tax reform, proposing bills to eliminate state income taxes for many residents and reduce the income tax rate. They are also focusing on education, economic development, and community engagement.

Sheriff met with Gwinnett educators over ICE issues; they discussed the impact of ICE on student attendance and community trust, aiming for ongoing dialogue.

A 57-year-old DeKalb County Jail inmate was found unresponsive Sunday; the sheriff says there is no sign of foul play and an internal investigation is underway.

Marietta faces a cyberattack on its third-party payment processor, BridgePay, affecting business license payments since February 6. Officials are working on alternative solutions; in-person options remain available.

An 18-wheeler and sedan crash on I-285 south in DeKalb County caused a complete road closure for cleanup and emergency response, with lanes later reopened.

A Flock Safety camera helped Acworth detectives track a Hyundai to a Cherokee County hotel, where officers arrested a 19-year-old wanted in an Atlanta armed robbery.

U.S. Senators Warnock and Ossoff announce over $67 million in federal funds to modernize Georgia's drinking water infrastructure, including lead pipe removal.

A Gainesville man was arrested after police say he rammed his wife's truck at a Baldwin gas station and then smashed windows with a hammer; no one was hurt. He was booked into the Habersham County Detention Center.

A car crashed into Fashionaid Dry Cleaners in Atlanta, causing partial building collapse and road closure; two people were alert, no serious injuries. Cause under investigation.

Early voting has started for Georgia’s 14th District seat, vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene. The special election, with 20 candidates, is on March 10th, with a potential runoff on April 7th.

A popcorn machine caught fire during a college basketball game between Oklahoma and Georgia, causing a disruption but was quickly extinguished by the sprinkler system.