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.
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.
Atlanta police not responding to some car crashes due to COVID-19
The Atlanta Police Department has announced officers will no longer respond to car crashes if no one is injured.
Cobb County WW2 veteran celebrating 101st birthday
Brayton Paul loves all kinds of ice cream and still builds model airplanes.
Georgia camp with COVID-19 outbreak didn’t require masks
A Georgia overnight camp hit by a coronavirus outbreak took many precautions, but didn’t make campers wear masks or have proper ventilation in buildings, according to a government report released Friday.
Rep. John Lewis honored during funeral at Ebenezer Baptist Church
After nearly a week-long salute to the man known for causing “good trouble”, the late Rep. John Lewis will be laid to rest Thursday in Atlanta. Lewis died the evening of July 17 after a 6-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 80.
Georgia inmates praised after saving deputy's life
Three inmates at the Gwinnett County Jail are being called heroes after they helped save the life of a deputy who suffered a cardiac incident.
Search continues for missing Georgia mother last seen in Alabama
Natalie Jones went to Alabama to celebrate the Fourth of July with friends and never returned home. The mother of two's car still hasn't been found.
Tampa murder suspect injured in shootout with Georgia deputies
The man accused of a multi-state crime spree was captured after a shootout with officers in Georgia, but investigators say it started with a murder in Tampa.
Hall County deputy dies from illness, leaves behind wife, 9 children
Deputies with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office are remembering one of their own who dies this week after battling a serious illness.
Georgia governor signs new law to strip human traffickers of commercial driver's licenses for life
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a batch of new laws Tuesday aimed at bolstering foster care and battling human trafficking in the Peach State, including a bill that will ban traffickers from driving commercial vehicles for life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deceased cat gets voter registration application in the mail
Deceased cat received a voter registration application in the mail, according to its former owners.
'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.