Governor Kemp's State of the State address focused on Georgia's resilience, economic challenges, and proposed tax cuts, while outlining the need for tort reform and acknowledging the service of law enforcement and first responders.

The GBI is investigating a fatal shooting in Talbotton, GA, where Fazion Terry was killed during an argument. No arrests made; public assistance is requested.

Gwinnett County Police Department reports a 25% decrease in homicides in 2024, with a 100% clearance rate, attributing success to community support and advanced technology.

Sen. Billy Hickman has been appointed to chair the Georgia Senate Committee on Education and Youth, emphasizing his commitment to literacy and educational growth.

Shots fired in a quiet neighborhood in Atlanta resulted in a woman being grazed in the head. Police found evidence of gunfire, but the suspect had escaped. The investigation continues.

Shaun Anthony Akins from Leesburg, Georgia, received a 12-year federal prison sentence for distributing methamphetamine, following a plea of guilty on one count.

Sen. Sam Watson appointed as Chair of the Senate Committee on Ethics by Lt. Governor Burt Jones, emphasizing the importance of democracy and state integrity.

Athens-Clarke County Government announces service schedule changes for MLK Day, with closures and modified operations for various county services and facilities.

Butts County seeks sealed proposals for 2025 Benefits Consulting & Brokerage Services. Submissions due by February 10, 2025, under specific guidelines.

Barrow County announced government closures for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, but parks will remain open. Essential public safety services will continue operating.

A Hiram man faces federal charges for allegedly trafficking large amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine, with enough fentanyl seized to potentially kill 500,000 individuals.

DeKalb County advises boiling water due to a significant water main break on Clairmont Road; repairs are underway and bottled water is available at local fire stations and RaceTrac.

Woodstock appointed Phillip E. Friduss from Hall Booth Smith as the city's new legal counsel, succeeding Eldon Basham from Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele.