A man in SW Atlanta died of a medical event after confronting car burglars; police found no signs of physical trauma. Homicide investigators are involved.

The National Weather Service predicts cold and windy weather for Atlanta, with a possibility of snow showers mid-week and temperatures dipping to lows around 16-24 degrees.

DeKalb County announces its 41st MLK celebration with Dr. Jamal Bryant speaking, focusing on nonviolence and civil rights at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.

Kennesaw plans to maintain its floating homestead exemption, opting out of the state's adjusted base year option, and invites public input at upcoming hearings.

Scott Stacy was unanimously chosen by Fayetteville City Council as Mayor Pro-Tem for 2025, succeeding Rich Hoffman. He has served on the council since 2014.

The Atlanta Police Department is investigating a death after a man was pronounced deceased at the hospital, following a call about an injured person at 300 Old Wheat St NE.

Georgia Senator Islam Parkes focuses on family welfare in her second term, serving on major committees and co-chairing the Women’s Legislative Caucus.

A Lithonia man was sentenced to 70 years for shooting his wife and other offenses; he will serve 63 years in jail. The incident occurred after his wife filed for divorce in 2019.

A man in Atlanta was stabbed in the head during an altercation. The police responded to the incident, with the victim transported to the hospital. A female suspect fled the scene, with the motive unclear. The investigation is ongoing.

Georgia lawmakers began their 2025 session, with Senator Carden Summers proposing several bills focused on education, the economy, and social infrastructure, including a school safety law named "Ricky and Alyssa’s Law."

Georgia's Sen. Anavitarte introduced Senate Bill 17, "Ricky and Alyssa's Law," to strengthen school safety by installing panic alarms and requiring school mapping data.

Senator Bill Cowsert continues as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities after reappointment by Lt. Governor Burt Jones.

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.