Marietta parents Michael Horn and Alexiss Eitrem are charged with felonies after their 5-year-old son died following time on life support. The child had visible injuries; four siblings are now in custody of child services.

Former South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau pleaded guilty to misdemeanor trespass, avoiding a felony. He must serve probation, do community service, and avoid social media.

Four family members died in a DeKalb County house fire; their identities and the cause of the fire are under investigation.

Lil Jon's son, DJ Young Slade, is reported missing in Milton, Georgia; police and his management confirm. He's described as 5'9" and 150 pounds, without a phone, and potentially disoriented.

Paulding County's Post 3 Commissioner Virginia Galloway will host a town hall meeting on February 12, 2026, to discuss local issues with the community.

Marietta is preparing for the 2nd Annual Avant Garde Awards during Black History Month, honoring community innovators at Jim Miller Park Event Center.

Sandy Springs is developing a Transportation Master Plan for the next decade based on community feedback to improve transit options, safety, and address traffic. Public input is encouraged at open houses and through a TSPLOST referendum.

Georgia State Senator Dixon introduced SB 446 to codify a federal school choice tax credit into state law, ensuring continuous support for educational choice.

Atlanta opens warming centers ahead of a cold snap to shelter vulnerable populations, providing transportation and overnight refuge from freezing temperatures.

Milton's new Citizens Government Academy, which offers an eight-week program on local governance and promotes civic involvement, is fully booked for its inaugural session.

Mayor Andre Dickens of Atlanta issues four new Administrative Orders to enhance neighborhood investment and accountability, aligned with his Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative.

Atlanta police arrested Willie Felder for a 2025 fatal shooting after a months-long investigation, with charges including Murder and Aggravated Assault.

Two people were shot on Pharr Road NW in Atlanta; both were taken to the hospital and are conscious. The Atlanta Police Department is investigating with no suspects named yet.