The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Roswell that left Christopher Bell hospitalized. The incident occurred after Bell caused a disturbance and confronted police.

Atlanta Police are investigating a shooting on Georgia Avenue; a Hispanic male is hospitalized with a gunshot wound.

Brad Griffin has been appointed as Interim Manager for Athens-Clarke County, with Mayor Girtz praising his extensive local government experience. He replaces Acting Manager Niki Jones, who is moving to Raleigh.

The City of Milton is seeking community input for a new park in Deerfield and will host an open house event on January 14 at the Milton Municipal Court.

A winter storm watch is in effect for North Georgia, with potential snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Events like the DHA Farmers Market are canceled for safety.

Cobb County's Department of Emergency Communications has earned the ACE status from IAED for outstanding police dispatch services, becoming the 33rd center globally to receive this honor.

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners has adopted a $2.67 billion budget for 2025, with $2.11 billion for operations and $555 million for capital improvements.

A 15-year-old boy died after stealing a Sandy Springs police car and crashing it during an attempted apprehension by Forsyth County deputies. The teen was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and later pronounced dead at a hospital.

Clayton County has declared a special day to honor late Commissioner Sonna Singleton Gregory, acknowledging her service and advocacy, notably against ovarian cancer and for youth engagement in governance.

A 14-year-old was seriously injured in a shooting in LaGrange, Georgia, and a 17-year-old suspect is charged with aggravated assault.

Atlanta Police investigate a shooting after locating a 44-year-old man with a gunshot wound; the victim is in stable condition with no suspects detained yet.

Atlanta's Chief Procurement Officer, Jaideep Majumdar, resigns, and Chandra Houston steps in as Interim Chief Procurement Officer with a strong legal and procurement background.

Marietta approves transitional housing, Emmanuel's Village, for homeless students, offering 15 tiny homes built through private donations, with additional amenities aimed at restoring normalcy for affected families.