Army names Ranger candidates killed by falling tree during mountain training
Officials said Army Ranger candidates 2nd Lt. Evan Fitzgibbon and Staff Sgt. George Taber died during a weather-induced training hold at Yonah Mountain outside of Dahlonega.
Handymen accused of defrauding elderly woman of $118,000, sheriff's office says
Robert John Criswell, 39, Kyle Dewayne Dover, 28, and Hunter Chase Hammitt, 23, were all charged with exploitation of the elderly.
Father asked to leave flight for holding toddler on his lap, airline responds
A Frontier passenger said two flight attendants did not raise concerns when he held his nervous toddler in his lap, but a third flight attendant instructed him to buckle his daughter in because she did not meet the age requirements to sit on his lap.
YSL rapper Young Thug faces new charges in Fulton County street gang case
Atlanta-based rapper Young Thug is now charged with modifying a firearm into a machine gun while attempting to distribute marijuana, codeine and cocaine.
2 Fort Benning soldiers killed in north Georgia mountains
Two soldiers were killed and three others injured in a weather-related incident on Yonah Mountain in north Georgia, Army officials say. The soldiers were stationed out of Fort Benning.
Greg, Travis McMichael sentenced to life for federal hate crimes in Ahmaud Arbery's murder
Travis McMichael has been sentenced to life in prison for committing a federal hate crime in the death of Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery.
3 women accused of stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of underwear
Investigators need help ending a bizarre crime wave targeting Kohl’s stores in metro Atlanta.
Lawyer: Arbery shooter fears he’ll be killed in state prison
The defense attorney for Travis McMichael, who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery after chasing him in a Georgia neighborhood, says his client fears he will be killed by fellow inmates if he’s sent to a state prison to serve a life sentence for murder.
Police looking for Bradley Cooper look-alike accused of stealing from Home Depot
The man’s photo drew dozens of responses from people on Facebook commenting on his bizarre likeness to the acclaimed actor.
Georgia to allow people to claim unborn children as dependents on taxes
Georgia families expecting a child can now claim any embryos with a detectible heartbeat as a dependent on their state taxes.
Woman charged with snatching French Bulldog puppy, attempting to steal another dog
Gwinnett County police said Renae Tolbert is charged with robbery by sudden snatching and criminal attempt to robbery for allegedly trying to steal dogs from two different people.
University of West Georgia professor fatally shot freshman student, police say
The University of West Georgia community in a state of shock after police announced that one of its professors killed one of its students.
Stone Mountain woman to celebrate 109th birthday
At almost 109 years old, Relda Mackins still exercises on her stationary bike every day and bakes delicious desserts for family and friends. Please take a moment and wish her a very happy 109th birthday!
Dwight Smith, 1995 Braves World Series champion, dies at 58
Former Atlanta Braves outfield John Dwight Smith Sr., who helped his team clinch the 1995 World Series has died. He was 58.
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.