Marietta school officials consider expanding a cellphone ban from middle schools to the high school, after noting improved student engagement. High schoolers have started a petition in opposition, citing concerns over safety and personal freedom.

Atlanta police seek help to identify a suspect in two armed robberies at Troy Supermarket, urging the public to provide tips through Crime Stoppers Atlanta.

Aaron Hayes pleaded guilty to a RICO Act charge for defrauding recovering addicts through a vehicle scam via his company, Wheels N Recovery, and was sentenced to prison, work release, and full restitution.

A woman died in a crash with a Rome, Georgia police officer's car while he was responding to a hoax bomb threat at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's home. The officer was not critically injured. The threat originated from Russia.

Sheriff Labat responds to the DOJ report on Fulton County Jail, recognizing issues linked to the facility's decay and asserting the need for a modernized jail to improve conditions.

The weather in Atlanta will transition from cloudy to clear with a high of 43 degrees and gusty winds today, followed by frost overnight into Thursday, which will be sunny and reach 51 degrees. The weekend may bring rain and highs in the low 50s.

Milton city celebrated Christmas in Crabapple with Santa's arrival on a fire truck, family activities, and various performances, culminating in the lighting of the Christmas tree.

A Richmond County woman was sentenced to 32 months in prison for defrauding COVID-19 pandemic relief programs. She must also pay restitution and will have supervised release.

The Cobb County Stuff-a-Bus drive collects toys for children in need during the holiday season, with community-wide participation and multiple stops for donation collections.

Atlanta's Inspector General faces a lawsuit from a city contractor's lawyer over an investigation and open records dispute, while also dealing with criticism from the mayor and labor unions.

Atlanta police are investigating a dog theft from a woman's car on 3rd Street; the Shih Tzu, requiring medication, was stolen and a $1,000 reward is offered for its return.

Atlanta Police responded to a stabbing on Hollywood Road where a 46-year-old man was injured but uncooperative with investigators. The case remains under investigation.

The GBI has arrested Erik Sparre for the 1985 double homicide of Harold and Thelma Swain, urging the public to share any information that could assist the ongoing investigation.