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Many people start the year with "Dry January," but experts suggest trying a digital detox instead. We spoke with Melissa Doman, MA, author of Cornered Office: Why We Need to Talk About Leadership Mental Health, about how unplugging from screens can improve focus, reduce stress, and support overall mental well-being. She shares tips for setting boundaries and reclaiming your time in the new year.

Anti‑ICE demonstrations are taking place across the country in response to the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis. Thousands have marched in cities including Atlanta, Boston, Portland, and Washington, D.C., under banners like “ICE Out for Good”, calling for accountability and an end to immigration enforcement tactics they view as excessive. Many protests remain peaceful, while some have included confrontations with law enforcement. Organizers say they want justice for Good and greater oversight of federal agencies, reflecting widespread frustration with immigration policy and federal enforcement actions.

Gwinnett County police are investigating a deadly shooting in Snellville that occurred around 3 a.m. Monday. Our team arrived on scene at 7:30 a.m. and spoke with Tebin Clack from the Gwinnett County Police Department, who described it as an isolated incident with no threat to the public. Authorities are continuing their investigation to gather details about the victim and circumstances surrounding the shooting.

A man is dead after being shot at a Gwinnett County home, according to police.

Many people feel a sense of “lostness” after the holidays, struggling with pressure, expectations, or comparisons to others. Leadership strategist Peter H. Bailey explains that these feelings aren’t just negative—they can signal personal growth and self-discovery. Understanding this emotional phase can help you turn post-holiday stress into an opportunity for reflection and forward momentum.

Dalton police are investigating a deadly house fire on South Grimes Street that left one person dead. Authorities say the suspect, an Indiana man, fled the scene in the victim’s car after allegedly confessing to the killing, before dying in a high-speed crash with Kentucky State Police near Lexington.

What’s driving the massive protests in Iran? Authorities have shut down internet access and phone lines nationwide as the country faces its largest anti-government demonstrations in years, sparked by inflation and economic hardship. More than 200 people — protesters and security forces — are reported dead as the unrest escalates into a broader challenge to Iran’s leadership. Iranian authorities have warned that anyone participating in the protests is considered “an enemy of God.” President Donald Trump is also weighing in, warning Iran will be hit “very hard” if protesters continue to be killed, as the White House reacts to the growing crisis.

According to award-winning psychologist Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons, an imbalance in household chores can negatively impact both relationships and intimacy. When one partner consistently carries more of the mental and physical load at home, it can lead to resentment, stress, and emotional disconnection — all of which make intimacy harder to sustain.

Dozens of volunteers braved heavy rain early Saturday to help honor fallen veterans at Georgia National Cemetery. Members of the Cherokee County Jeepers were among those who arrived with Jeeps, trucks, rakes, ropes, wagons and even hockey sticks to remove hundreds of wreaths from graves.

Police said an unknown shooter started shooting outside a funeral home on Friday afternoon, killing Ina Chambers. Police called the shooter a coward. 

Homelessness service providers around Atlanta said they expect funding to change this year, but rent prices aren't decreasing. Now, they plan to focus on the city's most vulnerable residents. 

An unidentified woman was found dead inside a burning, abandoned house on Glenwood Road on Saturday morning.