Marc Washington

The Peachtree City Police Department is searching for 80-year-old Albert Novotnak, who has been missing for over a day. Novotnak, who has Alzheimer's, was last seen early Sunday morning leaving his home in the Interlochen subdivision off North Peachtree Parkway. He was not dressed for the cold, raising concerns as temperatures drop.

As the year ends, Georgians have until Tuesday next week to contribute to the ‘Fostering Success’ tax credit program, which supports teens transitioning out of foster care. The state has allocated $20 million in tax credits for this initiative, according to WSB Radio.

Residents of Atlanta can expect varied weather this holiday week. On Christmas Day, early frost gave way to sunny skies, with temperatures reaching a high of 57 degrees. Winds were light, blowing at 5 to 10 mph. In the evening, skies will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dipping to around 38 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

In an incident that has jarred the community on Christmas Eve, a shooting at 1113 Smith Street SW, Atlanta, resulted in the death of an adult female. The

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is currently on the lookout for a man accused of robbing a postal worker in DeKalb County, with a hefty reward of up to $150,000 for information that can lead to his arrest and conviction. The incident, which took place at the Scottdale Post Office located at 3328 E. Ponce De Leon Avenue, happened at around 5:07 p.m. on December 20. The suspect is reported to have entered the facility and robbed an employee at the counter.

The Cobb County Jail has once again become the focus of scrutiny following the death of an inmate, the facility's fifth in-custody fatality this year. Clara Palmer, aged 39, was discovered unresponsive in her cell last weekend, as reported by FOX5 Atlanta. Despite efforts by deputies to administer CPR, her life could not be resuscitated. Palmer was subsequently pronounced dead after being transported to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.

In Griffin, residents of the Ava Park Apartments, reliant on Section 8 housing, are facing forced relocation once again. As reported by FOX 5, they are being displaced from a motel that had served as a temporary home just before Christmas, leaving them to spend the holidays in shelters.

In an incident that underscores the unpredictable risks faced by those in law enforcement, Lt. Robert Milam of the Kennesaw State University Police Department has been lauded for his bravery following a harrowing house fire experience. Atlanta News First reports that Milam, still recovering from severe burns sustained during the early December ordeal, managed to rescue his fiancee from their Cartersville home before it was engulfed in flames.

As we dive into the heart of the holiday season, a less-than-festive trend rears its head across Georgia. The state is now grappling with a notable surge in flu cases, registering as "high," according to Atlanta News First, based on the latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Data for Week 50, which concluded on December 14, puts Georgia on a list of 15 states where influenza is hitting hard.

Residents from two separate DeKalb County neighborhoods are raising concerns about dangerous driving conditions, with one community troubled by reckless drivers and another stifled by construction-related traffic. In the Poplar Springs subdivision of Decatur, homeowners have expressed fear for their safety as cars engage in high-speed maneuvers and stunts like donuts in the streets. "It’s horrible right now, and it’s scary," one resident conveyed to