A Cobb County paraprofessional and her family, victims of a house fire, received donations and support from their school community and local businesses during the holidays.

A 33-year-old man was shot in both legs at 3695 Boulder Park Drive SW, Atlanta. Police responded at 2:14 AM, finding him conscious; he was hospitalized in stable condition. The Major Crimes Response Team is investigating.

Atlanta's holiday weather will be mild, with mostly sunny skies and highs ranging from the upper 50s to mid-70s, plus a slight chance of showers on Sunday.

Woodstock defines an e-bike as a bicycle with electric assistance meeting certain specs under Georgia law, differentiating them from more powerful e-cycles that resemble mopeds or motorcycles.

Athens-Clarke County announces holiday schedule changes for services including closures on December 24-25, with emergency animal services available via 911.

Marcia Davis is appointed as the Clerk of the Clayton County Board of Commissioners, bringing experience in Board operations, agenda management, and policy coordination.

Atlanta opens warming centers in response to cold weather, ensuring residents have a place to stay warm with designated locations and arranged transportation.

Leah Palmirotto, 19, died after falling from an abandoned Emory University building featured in "Stranger Things." Police are investigating the incident.

State Senator Carden Summers reflected on Georgia's economic resilience with record business investments, despite federal instability, and highlighted challenges in economic uncertainty and energy demands.

The Georgia Senate Study Committee recommends stronger online protections for children, highlighting issues with current laws and children spending ~5 hours daily on phones.

An Alpharetta man is federally charged for allegedly scamming investors and football fans out of $943,000 with fake property deals and UGA game tickets.

Atlanta enforces a construction moratorium to ease holiday travel from Dec 23-28, 2025, and Dec 31, 2025-Jan 2, 2026, pausing lane and sidewalk closures.

David Burge is appointed the new Commissioner for Georgia's Department of Revenue, succeeding Frank O'Connell. Burge will start on February 16, 2026, bringing extensive legal and civic experience to the role.