The family of Christon Collins, an Army veteran who died of a fentanyl overdose in DeKalb jail, filed a federal lawsuit alleging civil rights violations, neglect, and indifference by the Sheriff's Office and staff.

A DeKalb County family sued Roblox and Discord, claiming their son was groomed by a predator on these platforms at age 12, leading to mental health issues. They seek financial damages and a jury trial.

Atlanta honored the late actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for "The Cosby Show," with a posthumous proclamation and declared October 20th as Malcolm-Jamal Warner Day.

CBP at Atlanta Airport seized over 160 pounds of ketamine from passengers arriving from Paris, with local law enforcement taking over the prosecution.

An Atlanta officer is critical after his car crashed into a house and caught fire while responding to a call. A resident helped rescue him; the fire was contained, and the Georgia State Patrol is investigating the incident.

Kennesaw's annual Holly Days event features over 100,000 lights, interactions with Santa, a holiday market, entertainment for all ages, and a focus on charity and community support.

Roswell schedules system maintenance, affecting online and phone service payments from Oct. 25-27, 2025. Essential city services will be inaccessible overnight.

Billy Joe Cagle faces federal charges for threatening a shooting at Atlanta's airport and possessing a firearm as a felon. Police arrested him preventing potential violence.

Atlanta's ATLDOT announced a road closure on Dean Drive NW for tree removal on October 22nd, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., affecting traffic and sidewalk access.

Woodstock has received the PlanFirst designation for its excellence in urban planning, highlighting citizen engagement, leadership, and plan implementation.

A man was wounded in the leg during a shooting in Atlanta following an overheard dispute, with police investigating and calling for public assistance.

Newton County introduces a vehicle registration kiosk at a local Kroger, providing convenient registration renewals and license transactions, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for October 30, 2025.

Gwinnett County celebrated Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month with a large event promoting diversity and inclusion, backed by Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson's vision of "One Gwinnett."