GBI says neighbor who videotaped Ahmaud Arbery's killing just as responsible as shooters
"If we believed he was a witness, we wouldn't have arrested him," GBI Director Vic Reynolds said Friday. "There's probable cause and we're comfortable with that."
Man who filmed Arbery shooting video charged in his slaying
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said 50-year-old William “Roddie” Bryan was arrested on charges of felony murder and criminal attempt to commit false imprisonment.
Video: Georgia officer tried to stun Ahmaud Arbery in 2017
A 2017 video shows a confrontation between Georgia police and Ahmaud Arbery after he refuses to let them search his car.
States accused of fudging or bungling COVID-19 case numbers to make things look better than they are
As large parts of the U.S. ease their lockdowns against the coronavirus, public health officials in some states are being accused of bungling infection statistics or even deliberately using a little sleight of hand to make things look better than they are.
Delta Air Lines announces retirement of Boeing 777 fleet, Airbus aircraft to replace
The airline has been flying the 777 since 1999. Delta CEO Ed Bastain said retiring the iconic aircraft is not an easy decision.
Georgia chalk artist creates mural in memory of Ahmaud Arbery
A chalk artist in Athens, Georgia, created a mural in memory of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old black man who was killed while running in February and whose death has sparked protests against racial violence.
Black district attorney taking over Ahmaud Arbery case
Georgia’s attorney general appointed a black district attorney Monday to take over the case of a white father and son charged with killing a black man, making her the third outside prosecutor in a slaying that’s prompted a national outcry over suspicions that race played a role in delaying arrests.
GBI reviewing additional video in death of south Georgia jogger Ahmaud Arbery
The Georgia Department of Investigation confirmed Saturday that agents are reviewing additional video as they work to piece together the minutes before the deadly shooting of Ahmaud Arbery.
Federal prosecutors weigh hate crime charges in Ahmaud Arbery's death
Ahmaud Arbery was fatally shot Feb. 23 by a father and son who told police they chased him because they believed he was a burglar.
Georgia saw 63K more out-of-state visitors per day in first week of reopening, smart phone data shows
A recent analysis of smartphone location data showed that Georgia received an additional 62,440 daily visitors the week the state lifted some lockdown restrictions, allowing restaurant dining rooms, hair salons and other nonessential businesses to reopen.
Close to 20,000 teens have gotten their drivers license without taking a road test
Around 20,000 newly licensed drivers are on Georgia roads without ever having to take a road test. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the road test was suspended for teens and adults who have met all other requirements.
ICU nurse describes long nights fighting COVID-19
“I’ve never seen a volume like this.” Those are the words of an Atlanta ICU nurse working long shifts to treat COVID-19 patients.
Viral photos show health care workers on plane, en route to New York to help in coronavirus fight
It’s a photo worth a thousand words: Southwest Airlines on Sunday posted an image of a group of health care workers ready to go to battle in New York, which has fast become the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S.
'It can happen to anybody': Georgia woman speaks out after battle with coronavirus
A Georgia woman has spoken out about the seriousness of the novel coronavirus after almost succumbing to the illness.
Shaquille O'Neal crashes Georgia first graders' video chat
Shaquille O'Neal surprised a Georgia first grade class' video chat. The students are participating in online learning due to the coronavirus.
Georgia-Pacific working to keep up with toilet paper demand
Empty shelves in stores are a common sight as people stock up on toilet paper over COVID-19 virus concerns.
2020 Masters Golf Tournament postponed
Next month's 2020 Masters Tournament has been postponed, Augusta National says.
Brother takes little sister to dad-daughter dance after father stands her up for second year in a row
A 7-year-old was stood up by her father for her school’s dad-daughter, luckily her big brother came to the rescue.
Widower, who was 'healed' by preschooler's friendship, dies
Their touching friendship and the story of how they met captured hearts. And it may have even inspired others to act on the notion that a simple act of kindness toward a stranger can mean a world of difference in that person's life.
Georgia baby with rare form of dwarfism 'thriving' at home
A Douglasville baby born with a rare and lethal form of dwarfism is finally home after spending the first six months of her life in the hospital.