Georgia sheriff talks man into putting down his gun, comforts him
It could have had a tragic ending. Instead, a Georgia sheriff talked a distraught man out of taking his own life by cop.
Ahmaud Arbery murder trial: Jury dismissed for night, deliberations continue Wednesday morning
The jury asked the judge to go a little late into the evening, but a little before 6:30 p.m. was dismissed for the night. They are expected to pick up deliberations early Wednesday morning.
'I don't know where he's at': Mother prays for safe return of infant who is subject of Amber Alert
Blaise Barnett, a 1-year-old Clarkson, Georgia boy is still missing despite the SUV in which he was taken being found.
Opening statements begin in trial for men charged in death of Ahmaud Arbery
It was a busy first day in a Glynn County courthouse as the jury was sworn in to decide the fate of the defendants in the death of Ahmaud Arbery heard their first witness.
Judge rules 1 Black juror, 11 whites to hear trial over Ahmaud Arbery killing
A judge will seat one Black juror and 11 whites to decide the trial of the men who killed Ahmaud Arbery, despite prosecutors’ objections that several Black potential jurors were cut because of their race.
Woman billed $700 after sitting in ER waiting room for 7 hours, leaving without treatment
A woman says she was billed for a trip to the emergency room, even though she didn't receive any treatment.
Georgia mom gives birth to rare quadruplets: 'Going to be a wild ride'
"He said, ‘Yeah, the baby’s OK.’ And then he said, ‘There’s just more than one.’"
Gunman, female victim dead after active shooting incident in Midtown
A gunman and a female victim are both dead after an active shooting incident in Midtown Atlanta early Wednesday morning.
Ahmaud Arbery murder trial: 8 potential jurors advance as selection continues
At the beginning of day three of jury selection, a judge has found eight potential jurors qualified to be part of the trial of the three men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery.
Atlanta home invasion suspect shot while attacking disabled resident
An Atlanta homeowner shot a knife-wielding suspect when he broke into their home and tried to attack a person in a wheelchair, police say.
Georgia officer fatally shot on first day with Alamo Police Department, GBI says
The GBI said agents are investigating the death of an Alamo Police Department officer who was shot and killed in Wheeler County.
Ahmaud Arbery murder suspect requests court ban photo of Confederate flag license plate
One of the men accused of chasing and murdering Ahmaud Arbery is fighting to ban a photo of his vanity license plate, which includes a Confederate emblem.
Former President Jimmy Carter celebrating 97th birthday
Former president Jimmy Carter will celebrate his 97th birthday quietly at his home in Plains, Georgia. Carter is the oldest-living former U.S. president ever.
Amtrak derailment victims identified as Georgia couple, Illinois man
The three people who died when a train derailed in rural Montana over the weekend included a Georgia couple who were on a cross-country trip to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary and 29-year-old Illinois man who was traveling to Oregon with his wife.
'Dangerous' suspect accused of killing Florida deputy possibly seen in Georgia
Officers believe they saw the "armed and dangerous" suspect in the deadly shooting of a Florida deputy riding a motorcycle near Hapeville. Now they're asking Georgians to help find him.
World's oldest living male gorilla tests positive for COVID-19 virus
Multiple gorillas at Zoo Atlanta, including the world's oldest living male gorilla, have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
'Unlawful overreach': Georgia governor vows to fight Biden vaccine mandate
During President Joe Biden's announcement of a vaccine mandate that will affect as many as 100 million Americans, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp vowed to fight the federal plan.
Teen severely beaten in 'unprovoked' attack, other kids record brutal assault
Allyssa Brooke-Cox said her son suffered a broken jaw, whiplash, and severe concussion after he was attacked during a basketball game. It happened in July at a rec center in Sugar Hill. She's now petitioning the Department of Education to discipline students for off-campus incidents.
Six boys orphaned after losing both parents in three years
Two tragedies in three years have left six boys without their parents.
Warrant: Georgia teacher used zip ties to restrain child
Elizabeth Louise Board, a teacher at Godley Station K-8 School in the Savannah-Chatham School District, used the ties Aug. 6 to secure a student to his chair and table, officials alleged.