Clayton County police debunked allegations of animal abuse at a local shelter, clarifying that what was thought to be abuse in a viral video was actually an inmate petting a dog, shown in additional footage.

Geoff Duncan, former Lt. Gov. of Georgia, has been expelled from the state Republican Party for alleged disloyalty.

A security guard was killed and another person injured in a shooting at the Honduran Consulate in Atlanta. A suspect is in custody facing murder and aggravated assault charges.

The article describes the weather forecast for Atlanta, GA, including sunny days with highs around 40 degrees, possible snow and wintry mix on Friday, and clear conditions by the weekend.

A 19-year-old man was killed in a shooting over a cellphone in Atlanta, with eight shots fired after an argument. The suspect fled the scene and the victim was pronounced dead on the spot. Police are investigating.

Duluth celebrated the New Year with its Noon Year's Eve event, marked by a midday countdown and family-friendly festivities, including a dance party hosted by Jessica Its All Good.

Kennesaw Parks & Recreation is hosting their annual Book Swap event, with item drop-offs on Jan. 23-24 and the swap on Jan. 25, at the Ben Robertson Community Center. Volunteers are needed for the event.

Eshé Collins was ceremonially sworn into the Atlanta City Council after winning a special election runoff in December and is now serving on its Public Safety Committee.

A Cobb County resident won $100,000 playing Powerball on a mobile app, upping the prize with Power Play. The Georgia Lottery confirmed the win; numbers drawn were 26-32-43-54-56 with the Powerball of 24.

The GBI is investigating an Atlanta officer-involved shooting following an armed robbery, resulting in a suspect's death and an officer's non-fatal injury.

Jesse Evans was honored by the city of Acworth for his service as Chief of Police, receiving a proclamation before returning to the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office.

Georgia authorities seek public help in locating a driver who struck two skateboarding teens, resulting in injuries, in a hit-and-run in Whitfield County.

A retired deputy was shot and a suspect killed after an armed robbery string in Atlanta's West End. The deputy sustained a hand injury and two others were wounded. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the incident.