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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.