Atlanta police are investigating after a 38-year-old man was fatally shot at 262 Arthur Langford Junior Place SW; the Homicide Unit is seeking information.

A 15-year-old named Justin Cleveland was detained by the GBI for the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Dontavius Marable at a McDonald’s in Elberton, Georgia.

The Lake Spivey Recreation Center in Jonesboro is hosting Santa's Wonderland on December 19, offering festive activities like crafts and a meet-and-greet with Santa.

Greg Padrick is appointed as DeKalb County's new police chief, succeeding Mirtha Ramos. He has a 30-year tenure and a varied background within the department. CEO Cochran-Johnson commends his leadership qualities and commitment to public safety.

A man was arrested after a road rage incident on I-85 led to a stabbing, sending one to the hospital. Gwinnett County Police charged Yoandry Rincon with aggravated assault.

Atlanta's Ormond Street SE is undergoing milling and resurfacing work near Hank Aaron Drive SW to Grant Terrace SE from 9 am to 4 pm daily until January 26, 2026.

Travys Davy was arrested by the GBI for drug and firearm charges after more than 400 pounds of marijuana and other drugs were seized. An ongoing investigation targets a drug trafficking group.

Sophia Williams was sentenced to life without parole for murdering her son, after a trial highlighting severe child abuse. She failed to seek medical help for the boy's injuries caused by her own beatings.

A 50-year-old man was shot at 1049 McDaniel St. SW in Atlanta; he's hospitalized but conscious. The police suspect the shooter knew the victim. Investigation ongoing.

Brad Raffensperger filed a lawsuit challenging Georgia's campaign finance laws, aiming to allow all candidates the ability to raise unlimited funds, countering an advantage currently extended to top officeholders.

Deputies in Chattooga County, Georgia, discovered a badly decomposed body in a home, which may have been deceased for up to a year. No forced entry was observed, and the resident lived alone. The GBI is assisting with the investigation.

Atlanta's weather forecast predicts fluctuating temperatures with sunny days and clear nights, some warmth, and a chance of showers heading into the weekend.

A judge will allow a case to proceed against the Barrow County Board of Commissioners for a potential Open Meetings Act violation over the termination of school resource officer funding.