A Marietta postal worker, Isis Hinson, resigned after being charged with mail tampering and theft, particularly of greeting cards containing money and gift cards.

A Union County mobile home fire claimed the lives of two children aged 3 and 6. Firefighters' efforts were unable to save them, and the cause remains under investigation.

Bobby Clark died in custody at Cobb County Adult Detention Center; details on events leading to death remain unclear. An autopsy and investigations by the GBI and Sheriff’s Office are underway.

Chamblee Police officers received recognition for saving a man's life at Jiffy Lube by performing CPR and using an AED after he suffered a heart attack.

DeKalb County Police are searching for a second suspect in a fatal shooting at a gas station. The incident, initially an attempted robbery, resulted in Tristyn Mays' death and another person's injury.

A college football player died in a house fire in Stone Mountain, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. Firefighters attempted a rescue but found him deceased. The cause is under investigation.

Atlanta's New Year's Eve Peach Drop evolves into "Countdown Over ATL" with synchronized fireworks and a drone countdown, marking a shift to a safer, citywide celebration with costs reduced from $630,000 to $250,000.

A vigil was held in DeKalb County to honor Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown, who was killed in 2000. Brown's political opponent was convicted for the murder. A special about the case is now streaming.

Clayton County Parks and Recreation is hosting a Noon Year's Eve Celebration for families on December 31, 2026, featuring festive activities for free.

Milton Fire Station 44 held its annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa, drawing 1,200 attendees for pancakes, crafts, and photos with Santa and "Frozen" characters.

A child in DeKalb County shot herself by accident, leading to her father's arrest for reckless conduct and child cruelty. She's in stable condition. Police offer free gun safes to prevent such incidents.

Atlanta police arrested Daniel McCall after a standoff at a hotel when he refused to leave his room and threatened officers, necessitating a SWAT intervention. No firearm was found and McCall faces several charges.

The GBI is investigating the death of Antonio Thornton Jr., found with a gunshot wound in Bloomingdale, and is urging the public to provide any relevant information.