Former 'Big Brother' contestant Michaela "Mickey" Lee passed away after a severe health battle due to flu complications. Her death was confirmed on Instagram by her family.

Metro Atlanta and North Georgia feature New Year's Eve celebrations, and the annual 'Bring One for the Chipper' tree recycling program begins post-holidays.

Georgia will implement new laws on January 1, 2026, impacting home warranties, vehicle permits, tax savings, campaign disclosures, teledentistry, agency oversight, and litigation financing regulation.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is probing a Christmas Day shooting in Quitman, GA, that left Raymond McCullar dead and a woman injured. No arrests have been made.

William Travis Yerby was arrested by the GBI on Felony Murder charges and related offenses in connection with George Cummings's death after a Poulan, GA shooting.

Athens-Clarke County faced a week of traffic fatalities, including a crash that killed Dejon Ellis, 53, when his car hit a power pole. This raised the year's total to 10 fatal crashes and 14 deaths in the area.

Shaquille O'Neal was promoted to Chief of Community Relations in Henry County Sheriff's Office and praised for his significant community engagement efforts.

A 2-year-old child was shot on Christmas morning in Georgia; GBI and local law enforcement are investigating the incident. The child survived and is in the hospital.

Atlanta police responded to a shooting on Memorial Dr. SW; a 59-year-old man was hospitalized following what may have been a robbery, with the investigation ongoing. No arrests have been made.

A man in his 40s was killed when hit by a vehicle on I-285 in DeKalb County; he was running across the interstate. The driver stayed at the scene. No charges have been announced.

Atlanta's weather forecast includes a partly sunny 75°F day, a shift to mostly cloudy conditions, a mild 59°F night, and a chance of showers with a high near 72°F on Sunday.

Cobb County's annual Bring One for the Chipper event offers Christmas tree recycling on January 3, helping the environment and improving local landscapes.

Hosea Helps provided meals to 1,500 people and toys to 700 children in Atlanta this Christmas, with a focus on those facing homelessness or financial struggles.