'Dukes of Hazzard' actor, former Georgia lawmaker Ben Jones dies

Ben Jones, an actor known for playing Cooter Davenport in "The Dukes of Hazzard" before serving as a U.S. representative for Georgia, has died at 84.

Emergency return: 200 passengers evacuate Delta flight in Atlanta

An Orlando-bound Delta Air Lines flight was forced to turn back to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Saturday morning after fumes were reported on the flight deck.

Georgia woman sues over wrong cancer diagnosis, unnecessary surgery

A Fulton County woman is suing multiple Kaiser Permanente entities and laboratory staff after a mislabeled tissue sample led to an unnecessary total hysterectomy, according to court documents.

Reality TV's Sidney Starr arrested for child sex assault in Georgia

A reality television celebrity faces multiple felony charges after police arrested her Sunday in connection with an alleged sexual assault of a juvenile at a Hapeville hotel.

Georgia man accused of attacking children aboard Carnival cruise while intoxicated

A Georgia man is facing child abuse charges after authorities say he allegedly attacked two children aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship while intoxicated.

Father of Apalachee High School shooter sentenced to prison

Colin Gray, the father of Apalachee High School mass shooter Colt Gray, appeared in a Barrow County courtroom Thursday where he was sentenced to prison for his role in the 2024 mass murder.

Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray gets life without parole

Colt Gray, 16, was sentenced Tuesday to life without parole for the September 2024 Apalachee High School shooting in Barrow County.

Hunt for Florida murder suspect enters second month

The manhunt for murder suspect Isabelle Johnson continues one month after finding human remains.

Why the reward for a Florida murder suspect just jumped to $16K

The reward for information leading to wanted suspect Isabelle Rose Johnson has increased to $16,000 in a multistate manhunt.

Suspect lands car on Sandy Springs patrol cruiser during chase

A federal drug suspect tied to a large criminal organization was arrested Friday after his vehicle launched onto a Sandy Springs police cruiser during a chase last week, authorities said.

$11K reward for Florida murder suspect Isabelle Johnson as search widens

A multi-state manhunt is intensifying across Florida, Georgia and Alabama for 38-year-old Isabelle Rose Johnson, who is wanted for murder.

Texas man sentenced to federal prison after sexually abusing minor at furry convention

A North Texas man will spend years in federal prison after transporting a minor to a furry convention in Georgia, sexually abusing them, and commissioning artwork of sexual acts between the victim and his "furry persona."

NFL's Calais Campbell's mother killed in Buckhead: 911 call released

Atlanta police released the 911 call and mug shot connected to the Buckhead homicide investigation involving the family of former Falcons player Calais Campbell.

Mother of former Atlanta Falcons player found dead, brother arrested

A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.

Video: Six Flags Over Georgia ride stalls, leaving guests dangling

An unexpected mechanical pause left thrill-seekers stranded hundreds of feet in the air at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to a recently-released video.

San Antonio native Kingston Flemings drafted by Atlanta Hawks after stellar Houston season

University of Houston freshman guard Kingston Flemings has been selected eighth overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2026 NBA Draft after earning All-American honors and leading the Cougars to the Sweet 16.

Groom, pilot killed in Georgia helicopter crash; bride injured

A bride and groom leaving their wedding were among three people aboard a helicopter that crashed in Dawson County.