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.

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.

'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.

$20,000 reward for details in deadly shooting of 8-year-old girl, new video released

Atlanta police believe new video and a reward that has been doubled to $20,000 will help lead investigators to the person responsible for the shooting death of 8-year-old Secoriea Turner.

Georgia Jimmy John's employees fired for making noose out of dough

Four employees of a Woodstock Jimmy John's have been fired for making a noose out of bread dough and recording themselves joking about it.

Natalie White, suspect in Wendy's arson where Rayshard Brooks was shot, out on $10,000 bond

FOX 5's Aungelique Proctor learned during Wednesday's court appearance, a judge issued a $10,000 bond for Natalie White. White will be placed on house arrest and is prohibited from using social media. 

Georgia lawmakers approve hate crime bill, goes to governor for signature

State lawmakers have approved hate crimes legislation after lawmakers struck a deal to remove language protecting police and first responders.

Georgia nurse helps save boy drowning in Lake Lanier

The three friends helped save the life of the little boy. Now they want your help with his medical bills.