Former NASCAR driver killed, ex-wife injured in Athens shooting
Former NASCAR driver John Wes Townley was killed and his ex-wife was injured in a shooting in an Athens neighborhood Saturday night.
Ahmaud Arbery murder suspect requests court ban photo of Confederate flag license plate
One of the men accused of chasing and murdering Ahmaud Arbery is fighting to ban a photo of his vanity license plate, which includes a Confederate emblem.
Former President Jimmy Carter celebrating 97th birthday
Former president Jimmy Carter will celebrate his 97th birthday quietly at his home in Plains, Georgia. Carter is the oldest-living former U.S. president ever.
Dogs maul intruder found dead by Coweta homeowner, investigators say
Investigators say a possible intruder at at home in Coweta County was mauled to death by the homeowner’s dogs. They say the resident returned home to find a man dead on his porch.
Atlanta-area spa shooting suspect pleads not guilty
The hearing in Fulton County for Robert Aaron Long, the suspect in the Atlanta-area spa shootings, has been postponed until November after his defense said they needed more time.
'Dangerous' suspect accused of killing Florida deputy possibly seen in Georgia
Officers believe they saw the "armed and dangerous" suspect in the deadly shooting of a Florida deputy riding a motorcycle near Hapeville. Now they're asking Georgians to help find him.
Woman arrested for tossing puppy into ocean along Georgia coast
Candy Selena Maban was charged by the Tybee Police Department for aggravated cruelty to animals.
World's oldest living male gorilla tests positive for COVID-19 virus
Multiple gorillas at Zoo Atlanta, including the world's oldest living male gorilla, have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
'Unlawful overreach': Georgia governor vows to fight Biden vaccine mandate
During President Joe Biden's announcement of a vaccine mandate that will affect as many as 100 million Americans, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp vowed to fight the federal plan.
Teen severely beaten in 'unprovoked' attack, other kids record brutal assault
Allyssa Brooke-Cox said her son suffered a broken jaw, whiplash, and severe concussion after he was attacked during a basketball game. It happened in July at a rec center in Sugar Hill. She's now petitioning the Department of Education to discipline students for off-campus incidents.
Pennsylvania man accused of sexual abuse of children may have fled to Florida, Georgia, police say
A Pennsylvania man who police believe sexually abused at least two children may have fled south to Florida, state police said Friday.
Man who led police on chase in stolen mortuary van turns self in
A Georgia man accused of stealing a mortuary van with a body inside from a crematory parking lot and leading police on a chase has turned himself in to authorities.
Warrant: Georgia teacher used zip ties to restrain child
Elizabeth Louise Board, a teacher at Godley Station K-8 School in the Savannah-Chatham School District, used the ties Aug. 6 to secure a student to his chair and table, officials alleged.
Delta Air Lines to charge unvaccinated employees monthly fee, CEO says
Delta says it is requiring all unvaccinated employees to get tested weekly for COVID-19 and will charge those on the company's healthcare plan $200 a month starting in November.
Herschel Walker files to run for US senate in 2022
Herschel Walker officially filed to run for a Georgia U.S. Senate seat as a Republican on Tuesday, according to Federal Election Commission documents.
Congresswoman seeks to impeach Biden over Afghanistan crisis
"HE MUST BE IMPEACHED": A congresswoman introduced a trio of impeachment resolutions against President Biden on Friday, calling for him to be removed from office over his handling of the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan and other alleged offenses.
Atlanta Falcons first NFL team to have 100% of players vaccinated
The Atlanta Falcons are the first NFL team to have all of its players vaccinated against COVID-19, the team announced Monday.
14 indicted on charges of using children to solicit donations for fake charity
State authorities said 14 people were arrested after an investigation uncovered a Georgia charity that touted itself as “sowing America’s future” was actually a multistate street gang exploiting children for profit.
Melioidosis: CDC says 4 infected, 2 dead in US from rare tropical disease
U.S. health officials are investigating the latest fatal case of a rare tropical disease typically found in South Asia.
Sergeant, officer 'relieved from duty' after video surfaces showing woman being kicked
The Atlanta Police Department has placed a sergeant and another officer on unpaid leave after a video surfaced on social media showing what police describe as the “sergeant kicking a woman in her head.”