DeKalb County has embarked on a $250k initiative to clean up over 37,000 illegally dumped tires and is strengthening enforcement by seeking felony charges for offenders. They also plan a tire disposal program for residents and businesses.

A fire in College Park resulted in one woman's death and another injured; both were sisters. The older home made fire control difficult, and the cause is under investigation.

Atlanta's weather this week includes sunny skies with steady temperatures, turning partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms midweek, before returning to sunshine by Friday.

A single-vehicle crash on I-75 South near Cleveland Ave SW in Atlanta resulted in two fatalities as a Kia Sportage hit a pole and caught fire. The accident is under investigation.

Excel Restorative Court in Cobb County honored its 2025 cohort of graduates, non-violent offenders who completed a restorative justice program aimed at personal growth and avoiding a felony record.

An Atlanta homeowner, Rakim Bradford, was arrested for shooting two teenagers he believed were stealing his packages. The teens were injured, with a 15-year-old shot in the foot, and a 16-year-old initially critical but expected to recover.

Roland Sukoo faces charges for killing a woman and a girl in Stone Mountain, after initial murder-suicide inquiry shifts to double murder investigation.

A student at North Atlanta High School was hospitalized after being stabbed with scissors by another student, leading to a brief lockdown. Classes resumed after the incident, which is the second scissor attack at the school this year.

DeKalb County opens warming centers from December 14-16 due to severe cold, with Frontline Response International as the main hub and adjusted transportation for accessibility.

Gainesville High faces Thomas County Central in the Georgia Class 5A football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium after dominating semifinal victories.

Atlanta's forecast includes sunny and chilly days, with a cool start to the week, a midweek warm-up, and potential showers Thursday. The National Weather Service predicts calm to breezy conditions.

Assistant Chief Chris Smith of Gwinnett County graduated from the FBI National Academy on December 11, joining an elite group of law enforcement officers.

Fayetteville inaugurated a 205,000-square-foot facility, welcoming Graybar and A1 American and adding 50 jobs, enhancing its business stature in the Atlanta area.