Five suspects were detained after a high-speed chase on I-20 in Atlanta, where weapons were discarded and recovered by police. Charges were filed against two; three had active warrants.

Emory University has announced a hiring freeze due to changes in federal funding, joining other universities in financial conservations. President Fenves outlined cost-cutting measures, including a halt on compensation adjustments.

Cicadas from Brood XIV are expected to emerge in Georgia, causing a noisy spectacle as they mate before vanishing for another 17 years. They are not harmful and can be eaten by both humans and pets.

A man was hospitalized from a fire in DeKalb County that began in a garage and prompted a response with 12 fire trucks; the cause is under investigation.

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Victor Hill's conviction for violating detainees' rights by using excessive force, dismissing his qualified immunity claim. Hill had previously been sentenced to prison and probation.

Georgia's Division of Aging Services is updating the State Plan on Aging and has scheduled a public hearing to gather community input on March 17, 2025, at the Sonna Singleton Gregory Senior Center.

Georgia's House sent two conflicting speed camera bills to the Senate, one aiming to ban them in school zones and the other seeking to reform their use by limiting operating hours and adding warning measures.

Rep. Lucy McBath explores a potential run for Georgia governor, leveraging her background in gun safety advocacy and personal adversity. She aims to be the first Black woman governor and Democrat in the role in over two decades.

Daniele McDowell is accused of stabbing her son to death, then was shot by police at an apartment complex in Paulding County, with an ongoing investigation and community mourning.

Police in Stockbridge arrested four individuals for drug trafficking and firearm offenses after acting on a tip and seizing marijuana, Percocet, stolen guns, and cash.

Newton County Sheriff's Office is searching for two suspects involved in a shooting on Lakeside Circle and asking the public for home security footage.

A Paulding County couple has been arrested on charges of child abuse, with an investigation initiated after a February 28 report from a school. Details are undisclosed, but interviews at a child advocacy center led to their detention.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is accused of corruption, with allegations including awarding jobs and contracts to campaign donors. The former IG's office has called for further investigation.