Atlanta demonstrators demand justice for Renee Good in Capitol protest

Atlanta protesters demand accountability after an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis.

• Jan 8

3 arrested in DeKalb County for burglary of Shedeur Sander's home

Investigators say the group stole around $200,000 in property from quarterback Shedeur Sanders' Ohio home while he was playing in his first regular-season NFL game.

• Jan 8

Judge orders state return Young Thug's property seized during YSL trial

The judge ordered Georgia authorities to return multiple cars, jewelry, and more than $149,000 to Young Thug that they seized during the YSL investigation.

• Jan 8

Atlanta records lowest homicide total since 2018, officials say

For the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, Atlanta is reporting fewer than 100 homicides in a year.

• Jan 8

Man pleads guilty to posting threat toward wife of Georgia ICE officer

A New York man has pleaded guilty to threatening the wife of a Georgia ICE deportation officer.

• Jan 8

Georgia AG leads 23-state push to block contraband cell phones in prisons

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is leading a 23-state coalition urging the Federal Communications Commission to allow states to use jamming technology to block contraband cell phones inside prisons and jails.

• Jan 8

Georgia Republicans move to scrap state income tax by 2032 despite concerns

Georgia is the latest state to consider eliminating its personal income tax, with Republican leaders in the Senate backing a proposal to phase it out by 2032.

• Jan 8

Democratic Fulton County commissioner announces bid to become Georgia secretary of state

Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett has announced her candidacy to become Georgia's secretary of state.

• Jan 8

Fulton County turns to residents for help with annual homeless count

The Fulton County Department of Community Development is calling for more volunteers to help count people experiencing homelessness later this month.

• Jan 8

Calhoun toddler hospitalized after flu complications lead to rare spinal condition

A 2-year-old girl from Calhoun remains hospitalized after a routine case of the flu developed into a rare neurological condition that left her unable to move her arms and legs.

• Jan 7

Hawks trade Trae Young to Wizards in blockbuster deal

The Atlanta Hawks are trading four-time All-Star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, according to ESPN.

• Jan 7

DeKalb County families turn to extended-stay hotels as rents soar

A Georgia State University study reveals that more than 2,004 households — including at least 1,635 children — are currently residing in hotels across DeKalb County, as housing costs exceed wages and availability.

• Jan 7

Georgia lawmakers will consider cell phone ban in high schools

Georgia's recently-approved ban on cellphones in classrooms may expand to high schools, House Speaker Jon Burns says.

• Jan 7

Trump seeks to recover $6.2M in attorney fees in dismissed Georgia election case

President Trump has filed a motion in Fulton County seeking more than $6.2 million from the Fulton County District Attorney's Office.

• Jan 7

Arrest made in deadly shooting of woman at DeKalb County car meet-up

Kinaya Hightower was an innocent bystander celebrating her 21st birthday with friends at the meet-up when someone fired the shots that took her life.

• Jan 7

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