A 17-year-old boy, Kenneth Collier Jr., who authored a book on bullying, was shot to death in Austell, Georgia, repeating the tragedy of his mother's murder seven years earlier.

Apalachee High School has installed OpenGate Weapons Detection Systems to improve campus safety, following a tragic shooting and recent firearm incidents.

Tenquarius Mender accepted a plea deal in the YSL RICO case, pleading guilty to weapons and phone charges, and submitting an Alford plea on a gang charge, avoiding trial with a 10-year sentence.

Atlanta reports a drop in crime rates, with an 8% decrease in homicides and 29% reduction in auto thefts, as collaboration between residents and technology aids police effectiveness.

The Georgia Senate has voted to continue investigating Fulton County DA Fani Willis over her handling of the 2020 election interference case, amid accusations of partisanship.

MARTA and The King Center honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King with a special bus route in Atlanta, featuring landmarks from King's life.

DoorDash launches a portable benefit pilot for Georgia drivers, following a trial in Pennsylvania, offering contributions to a benefits account for those meeting earnings thresholds.

An investigation in Troup County led to the arrest of Jamal Ware for dog fighting and animal cruelty, after uncovering 14 dogs and related paraphernalia.

Chase Chrisley, a reality TV star, was accused of assaulting a manager at an Atlanta bar after being asked to leave. His representative denies the claims.

The Georgia Department of Transportation is opening a new ramp in Cobb linking Akers Mill Road to express lanes on I-75, facilitating travel in the Cumberland area.

Judge Ann B. Harris has been elected as the Chief Judge for the Cobb Judicial Circuit starting January 13. She has a history of addressing mental health issues and child support in the legal system.

Atlanta's weather forecasts sunny days with moderate temperatures, transitioning to rainy conditions by the weekend, with fluctuating temperatures throughout the period.

Southern Living Magazine has recognized Duluth, near Atlanta, as an underrated food destination, highlighting its diverse eating options and unique local eateries.