Strategic Security Corp. is suing the Fulton County Sheriff for breach of contract and unpaid services exceeding $1 million. Despite a $1.4 million payment and Sheriff Labat acknowledging the debt, SSC deems the efforts inadequate.

A moped driver was killed in a late-night collision with a car in Atlanta's Virginia-Highland neighborhood; police report the driver was erratic before the crash.

Chilly mornings with widespread frost expected in Atlanta, with highs near 50 degrees. Frost continues at night with lows around 34. Partly sunny days and cool nights ahead with increasing cloud cover and possible weekend showers.

Holiday waste collection in Athens-Clarke County is adjusted for Christmas and New Year's, with no pick-up on December 24th, 25th, and January 1st. Other days are rescheduled, and downtown service remains unchanged except for Christmas Day.

Sonya Allen was inaugurated as Cobb County's first African-American female District Attorney in a ceremony attended by locals and officiated by Georgia Supreme Court Justice Verda M. Colvin.

Niki Jones is leaving his role as the Acting Manager of Athens-Clarke County to become the Assistant City Manager in Raleigh, starting January 21, 2025.

Eight Chinese nationals have been indicted for operating a large-scale marijuana cultivation in south Georgia, facing a minimum of 10 years to life in prison and fines up to $10 million.

Gwinnett County announces the opening of a new trail segment, enhancing connectivity across communities. A ribbon-cutting event is scheduled with local leaders in attendance.

Atlanta police are investigating a suspected smash-and-grab at Lululemon in West Midtown, with a shattered store door and ongoing assessments of stolen goods.

The mother of a man shot at a Family Dollar store is suing the company, alleging it failed to address crime at the location, which led to her son's death.

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.