Georgia House member stripped of power over John Lewis comments
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston told FOX 5 that he removed Representative Tommy Benton from his position as Chairman of the House Retirement Committee. The removal comes after comments Benton made in an interview on WJJC 1270 AM Radio about Lewis.
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston told FOX 5 that he removed Representative Tommy Benton from his position as Chairman of the House Retirement Committee. The removal comes after comments Benton made in an interview on WJJC 1270 AM Radio about Lewis.
Search continues for Georgia mom whose toddler was found wandering alone in South Florida
The FBI is asking the public's help in the search for a missing Georgia mother of a 2-year-old who was found wandering alone by South Florida police late last month.
The FBI is asking the public's help in the search for a missing Georgia mother of a 2-year-old who was found wandering alone by South Florida police late last month.
Georgia deputy hit by shotgun blast during 'ambush' released from hospital
Deputy Justyn Weaver was hit by a shotgun blast over the weekend. He was welcomed back home by his law enforcement family Thursday, the Lamar County Sheriff's Office announced on its official Facebook page.
Deputy Justyn Weaver was hit by a shotgun blast over the weekend. He was welcomed back home by his law enforcement family Thursday, the Lamar County Sheriff's Office announced on its official Facebook page.
Judge will not revoke bond for ex-officer charged with murder of Rayshard Brooks
The former Atlanta police officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks will not have his bond revoked.
The former Atlanta police officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks will not have his bond revoked.
'Massive' metro Atlanta heroin bust may be largest in Georgia history
Officials say the heroin bust may be the largest ever in Georgia history.
Officials say the heroin bust may be the largest ever in Georgia history.
Georgia troopers walk daughter of fallen comrade to first day of school
It was a promise they made over two years ago.
It was a promise they made over two years ago.
Georgia woman celebrates 100th birthday on Wednesday
A Georgia woman is celebrating a special milestone.
A Georgia woman is celebrating a special milestone.
K-9 officer finds Georgia fugitive, car theft suspect under trash can
This is Apex's fourth track and successful capture in the last 30 days.
This is Apex's fourth track and successful capture in the last 30 days.
North Paulding High School switches to digital learning after COVID-19 cases and viral photo
North Paulding High School officials announced the school will be closed to students on Monday and Tuesday.
North Paulding High School officials announced the school will be closed to students on Monday and Tuesday.
Paulding County school reports multiple COVID-19 cases after photo of packed hallways goes viral
The positive tests come amid the fallout over photos taken by a sophomore showing packed hallways at the school during the first week of classes.
The positive tests come amid the fallout over photos taken by a sophomore showing packed hallways at the school during the first week of classes.
Group photo of Georgia 3rd grade class without masks sparks controversy
A group picture of a 3rd grade class at Liberty Elementary School in the Cherokee County School District is getting criticism from some parents.
A group picture of a 3rd grade class at Liberty Elementary School in the Cherokee County School District is getting criticism from some parents.
7-year-old Chatham County boy dies from COVID-19, health officials confirm
A 7-year-old boy has become the youngest person in Georgia to die from COVID-19, health officials confirmed Thursday.
A 7-year-old boy has become the youngest person in Georgia to die from COVID-19, health officials confirmed Thursday.
Suspected slider thief at Buckhead gas station met with gunfire
Slider thieves got more than they bargained for when they stopped at a Buckhead gas station after spotting a luxury SUV they wanted to take.
Slider thieves got more than they bargained for when they stopped at a Buckhead gas station after spotting a luxury SUV they wanted to take.
'Will I ever get justice': Rayshard Brooks' widow condemns ex-officer for going to Florida
The widow of Rayshard Brooks says she is hurt that a former officer charged with the murder of her husband went on vacation this week.
The widow of Rayshard Brooks says she is hurt that a former officer charged with the murder of her husband went on vacation this week.
Ex-officer charged in death of Rayshard Brooks sues Atlanta mayor, city over firing
The attorneys for the former Atlanta officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks argue Atlanta's mayor did not follow the city's rules when she fired him.
The attorneys for the former Atlanta officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks argue Atlanta's mayor did not follow the city's rules when she fired him.
DA: Ex-officer out on bond for death of Rayshard Brooks on vacation in Florida
The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office is asking a judge to revoke the bond for a former Atlanta police officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks after prosecutors said he went out of state on a vacation.
The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office is asking a judge to revoke the bond for a former Atlanta police officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks after prosecutors said he went out of state on a vacation.
Deputy saves 93-year-old man’s life-savings from con man
A 93-year-old Coweta County man was duped into giving up his life’s savings in a phone scam. And the story would end right there if not for the quick action of a deputy.
A 93-year-old Coweta County man was duped into giving up his life’s savings in a phone scam. And the story would end right there if not for the quick action of a deputy.
260 Gwinnett County school employees not working due to positive COVID-19 tests, exposure
Around 260 Gwinnett County Public Schools employees have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are quarantining due to exposure, officials say.
Around 260 Gwinnett County Public Schools employees have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are quarantining due to exposure, officials say.
Florida vacation may have landed Georgia dad in ICU with COVID-19 complications
Christy and Ed Rosell has spent months staying home trying not to get infected with the novel coronavirus. By June, the couple and their kids were ready for a vacation in Florida. That is where, they believe, the virus found them.
Christy and Ed Rosell has spent months staying home trying not to get infected with the novel coronavirus. By June, the couple and their kids were ready for a vacation in Florida. That is where, they believe, the virus found them.
Delta flight turns around after 2 passengers refuse to wear coronavirus masks
The flight was departing from Detroit to Atlanta.
The flight was departing from Detroit to Atlanta.