Mayors of Portland, Chicago, Atlanta, other big cities demand 'federal forces' withdraw
Several big-city mayors that have seen upticks in violent crime and escalating clashes between police and protesters are demanding federal agents be withdrawn from their cities -- and any plans for more federal deployments be halted.
Several big-city mayors that have seen upticks in violent crime and escalating clashes between police and protesters are demanding federal agents be withdrawn from their cities -- and any plans for more federal deployments be halted.
Rep. John Lewis, lion of Civil Rights Movement, dies at 80
Representative John Lewis -- a lion of the Civil Rights Movement -- passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Representative John Lewis -- a lion of the Civil Rights Movement -- passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Atlanta mayor orders flags lowered to half-staff to honor John Lewis
All flags at City of Atlanta facilities will be lowered to honor the late congressman John Lewis.
All flags at City of Atlanta facilities will be lowered to honor the late congressman John Lewis.
Civil rights veteran Rev. C.T. Vivian dead at 95
The Rev. C.T. Vivian, a civil rights veteran who worked alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and served as head of the organization co-founded by the civil rights icon, has died.
The Rev. C.T. Vivian, a civil rights veteran who worked alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and served as head of the organization co-founded by the civil rights icon, has died.
White House document urges 18 states in virus ‘red zone’ to mandate masks, close bars, increase testing
A recent unpublicized White House document prepared by the coronavirus task force and obtained by the Center for Public Integrity on Thursday shows that 18 states are currently in the “red zone” for coronavirus cases.
A recent unpublicized White House document prepared by the coronavirus task force and obtained by the Center for Public Integrity on Thursday shows that 18 states are currently in the “red zone” for coronavirus cases.
GBI investigating suspect in Ahmaud Arbery killing for unrelated sex crime
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said it was requested by the Glynn County Police Department to initiate a sex crimes investigation based on allegations made against William "Roddie" Bryan, Jr.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said it was requested by the Glynn County Police Department to initiate a sex crimes investigation based on allegations made against William "Roddie" Bryan, Jr.
Georgia governor sues Atlanta mayor, city council over mask mandate
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has filed a lawsuit against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and city council following the decision to mandate masks and roll back to Phase 1 reopening.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has filed a lawsuit against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and city council following the decision to mandate masks and roll back to Phase 1 reopening.
Teen accused in murder of Secoriea Turner set to appear in court
A teenager who police have connected to the death of 8-year-old Secoriea Turner will turn himself in to law enforcement Wednesday.
A teenager who police have connected to the death of 8-year-old Secoriea Turner will turn himself in to law enforcement Wednesday.
Local mask mandates 'suspended' by Gov. Kemp's executive order
Governor Brian Kemp is overruling local governments that have issued mandatory mask laws in a new executive order issued Wednesday.
Governor Brian Kemp is overruling local governments that have issued mandatory mask laws in a new executive order issued Wednesday.
18-year-old, instructor killed during skydiving accident in Upson County
A first time skydiver and her instructor were killed during a tragic skydiving accident on Sunday.
A first time skydiver and her instructor were killed during a tragic skydiving accident on Sunday.
Family searching for answers after veteran stabbed to death near the BeltLine
A family in Nevada is searching for answers after a man was found stabbed to death near the BeltLine.
A family in Nevada is searching for answers after a man was found stabbed to death near the BeltLine.
Judge permanently blocks Georgia's 'heartbeat' abortion law
A federal judge has permanently blocked Georgia’s 2019 “heartbeat” abortion law, finding that it violates the U.S. Constitution.
A federal judge has permanently blocked Georgia’s 2019 “heartbeat” abortion law, finding that it violates the U.S. Constitution.
Atlanta police release photos of second person of interest in deadly shooting of 8-year-old girl
Atlanta police released new images Sunday of a second person of interest in connection to the deadly shooting of 8-year-old Secoriea Turner.
Atlanta police released new images Sunday of a second person of interest in connection to the deadly shooting of 8-year-old Secoriea Turner.
Atlanta rapper Lil Marlo found shot to death in car, TMZ reports
Atlanta rapper Lil Marlo was found shot to death late Saturday night on Interstate 285, TMZ is reporting.
Atlanta rapper Lil Marlo was found shot to death late Saturday night on Interstate 285, TMZ is reporting.
Angry Coweta dad arrested after finding a man in his 14-year-old daughter’s bedroom
A Coweta County father is under arrest for aggravated assault after what he did to a man he found in his 14-year-old daughter’s bedroom.
A Coweta County father is under arrest for aggravated assault after what he did to a man he found in his 14-year-old daughter’s bedroom.
Deceased cat gets voter registration application in the mail
Deceased cat received a voter registration application in the mail, according to its former owners.
Deceased cat received a voter registration application in the mail, according to its former owners.
Tyler Perry to pay funeral expenses for 8-year-old Secoriea Turner
Tyler Perry has offered to pay the funeral expenses for an 8-year-old girl who was fatally shot in Atlanta over the weekend, a representative for the actor and filmmaker confirmed Wednesday.
Tyler Perry has offered to pay the funeral expenses for an 8-year-old girl who was fatally shot in Atlanta over the weekend, a representative for the actor and filmmaker confirmed Wednesday.
'Wow, You Can Really Dance': Georgia Aquarium sea lion shows off moves
A seven-year-old sea lion trounced a Georgia Aquarium trainer in a dance-off at the facility in Atlanta, video posted recently shows.
A seven-year-old sea lion trounced a Georgia Aquarium trainer in a dance-off at the facility in Atlanta, video posted recently shows.
Police: Three shot, including 9-year-old in East Atlanta Village
Atlanta police are investigating after a 9-year-old was shot in East Atlanta Village Wednesday night.
Atlanta police are investigating after a 9-year-old was shot in East Atlanta Village Wednesday night.
Family prepares to say goodbye to young woman dying from COVID-19
A 24-year-old woman who came to Atlanta to celebrate a friend's birthday is now in hospice care after a battle with COVID-19.
A 24-year-old woman who came to Atlanta to celebrate a friend's birthday is now in hospice care after a battle with COVID-19.