1 soldier dead, 9 injured by lightning at Georgia Army base
It happened Wednesday morning on the range of the US Army base located just west of Augusta.
Abortions in Georgia: 'Heartbeat' law can go into effect, court opinion says
A U.S. appeals court in Georgia ruled in favor of state officials, saying the Supreme Court's recent decision on abortions paved the way for the so-called “Heartbeat” law, which restricts the procedure.
Georgia sex offender arrested for contacting minor after receiving parole, sheriff says
Nearly a month after he was let out of prison on parole, deputies say they arrested the convicted Butts County sex offender for contacting and out-of-state minor and trying to get inappropriate pictures of her.
Federal appeals court rules 2019 Georgia law banning most abortions should be allowed to take effect
The Georgia law bans most abortions once a “detectable human heartbeat” is present.
Georgia newlywed talks about the cancer symptoms he almost overlooked
Charles Farmer was in his twenties when he started feeling strange pain in different areas of his body. When he finally went to the doctor, he says, cancer was the last thing on his mind.
Man disguised as old woman robs Chase Bank on Jonesboro Rd., police say
A suspected bank robber is on the run after officers say he stole money from the Chase Bank on Jonesboro Rd. disguised as an old woman.
Dashcam video shows Georgia driver nearly hit pedestrian, ram patrol cars during traffic stop
A Georgia police department shared an intense dashcam video that depicts a dangerous traffic stop and the arrest of a Warner Robins woman.
Boy selling water at busy Atlanta intersection fires shots, witness says
No one was injured, but the witness said it was too close for comfort.
23 years after death, investigators identify boy found in DeKalb County cemetery, mother arrested
For over 20 years, the identity of a young boy whose body was found placed in the woods near a DeKalb County cemetery remained a mystery. Now investigators say they've identified him and arrested his mother for his death.
Angry Georgia mom claims airline 'lost my child' in viral TikTok video
The Georgia mom dropped off her 12-year-old daughter at the airport and paid extra to make sure she would be escorted directly to her dad. An hour after the plane landed, she says she got a call from the airline saying her child was missing.
Spirit Airlines flight catches fire on landing at Atlanta airport
Passengers aboard a Spirit Airlines flight from Tampa to Atlanta Sunday morning are safe after the plane caught fire during the landing process, airport officials said.
Young Thug's nephew charged with murdering girlfriend at East Point home
Young Thug's nephew was found crying and his girlfriend's body lying in a pool of blood by the front door of an East Point home, police say.
Metro Atlanta brother and sister die during vacation in Florida
Family members said 12-year-old Gabby Maria Walker and 7-year-old Jemel James "JJ" Walker were rushed to the hospital after being pulled from a lake south of Fort Myers, Florida.
'It's worth it': Georgia gas station loses nearly $12K selling discounted gas
The Georgia gas station dropped the price to less than $2 a gallon for customers on the Fourth of July. The owner says he lost nearly $12,000 in just three hours, but it was worth it to see the smiles on his customers' faces.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter celebrate 76th wedding anniversary
Seventy-six years ago today, Jimmy Carter married Rosalynn Carter in a small chapel in Plains, Georgia. Little did that couple know that their marriage would be the longest in presidential history.
The Georgia Guidestones demolished after explosion 'destroyed' portion, GBI says
Law enforcement agencies are investigating an explosion that caused "significant" damage to the controversial Georgia Guidestones in Elbert County forcing officials to demolish them.
Florida Amber Alert: Suspect arrested in metro Atlanta, teen safe, police say
Oliver Ramos, 19, was charged with statutory rape on Wednesday afternoon.
Late NFL, Georgia Tech football player Demaryius Thomas had Stage 2 CTE, researchers say
The Boston University CTE Center confirmed Tuesday that former Georgia Tech football standout and NFL star Demaryius Thomas had Stage 2 CTE when he died suddenly in December 2021.
14-year-old driver crashes car into home during police chase, woman killed, deputies say
Deputies say the 14-year-old boy drove over 130 miles per hour to try and escape a traffic stop before losing control and crashing straight into the Coweta County home, killing a woman staying in one of the bedrooms.
Atlanta Subway employee shot dead by customer in argument over mayo, police say
Police say a customer killed one worker at a Downtown Atlanta Subway and sent another to the hospital over an argument about the amount of mayo on his sandwich.