Georgia and USDA-APHIS confirmed a case of avian influenza in a Gordon County poultry flock, the fifth in the state in 2023, as part of a larger national outbreak.

A juvenile was shot in the foot during a vehicle break-in in Atlanta; the shooter, vehicle's owner Yoshay Carter, was charged with Aggravated Assault.

Eric Griner was appointed Assistant Superintendent of Bacon Transitional Center, with a focus on operations, staff oversight, and supervising residents.

A man was shot and injured in Atlanta; a child in the suspect's car was found unharmed. Police seek the suspect, with no arrests yet. Investigations continue.

The GBI is investigating a fatal police shooting of Darrick Desawn Rooks in Smyrna, Georgia, following a confrontation involving a stolen U-Haul truck.

Atlanta's weather for the week includes sunshine and rain chances, with high temperatures around 70 degrees and east winds; rainy conditions are expected to increase by Sunday night.

Atlanta police seek help to identify the shooter of an 18-year-old near Atlantic Station, as they investigate the incident that occurred on October 17.

Two men were shot in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward; an 18-year-old is in critical condition, while a 26-year-old reached the hospital by himself. Details are scarce, and the investigation is ongoing.

A man was shot and a child taken but found unharmed after an incident in southeast Atlanta; the suspect is still at large.

A 16-year-old was arrested after firing a gun near Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta, causing a lockdown and large police response. No injuries were reported during the incident.

Atlanta's Boulder Park Drive SW is partly closed for resurfacing, with one lane closed on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., but with traffic controllers on site.

The Athens-Clarke County HCD invites community organizations to apply for funding to address local issues by deadlines in 2025, with up to $1.1M available for various programs.

Atlanta's Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW has lane closures for sidewalk reconstruction on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with traffic control in place.