More than 80 rescued after flooding devastates Georgia-Tennessee towns

Catastrophic flooding swept through McCaysville, Georgia, and neighboring Copperhill, Tennessee, early Thursday, Nov. 5, prompting dozens of rescues and leaving homes, businesses and roads submerged.

Democrats hold Georgia Senate seat as Ossoff defeats Collins: AP

Sen. Jon Ossoff won reelection in Georgia Tuesday, turning away Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins in a high-stakes battle for Senate control.

Trump reveals Audi's ambitious plans for a major expansion in the US

President Donald Trump announced a massive $4.2 billion investment by German automaker Audi during a campaign rally in Georgia on Saturday, touting plans for a new manufacturing plant that he said would produce 200,000 vehicles annually.

Six Flags closes 9 more coasters after fatal Georgia incident

Six Flags has temporarily closed nine additional roller coasters across six of its parks after one person died and four others were injured in an incident at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday.

What we know about the South Georgia shooting that left 5 dead

Five people are dead following an apparent family murder-suicide inside a home in Coffee County late Friday night, according to police.

Georgia mass shooting: 2 dead, 35 wounded, no arrests

A late-night homecoming celebration ended in tragedy Sunday when gunfire erupted across a four-block span in a historic small South Georgia city.

Why a North Georgia town meant so much to Dolly Parton

North Georgia fans and locals gathered in Ringgold to lay flowers at a mural for country music icon Dolly Parton.

Suspected shooter in custody after Georgia high school shooting

At least one student was shot, and a suspect is now in custody following a shooting at Warner Robins High School on Wednesday, according to authorities.

'Dukes of Hazzard' actor, former Georgia lawmaker Ben Jones dies

Ben Jones, an actor known for playing Cooter Davenport in "The Dukes of Hazzard" before serving as a U.S. representative for Georgia, has died at 84.

Hunt for Florida murder suspect enters second month

The manhunt for murder suspect Isabelle Johnson continues one month after finding human remains.

Why the reward for a Florida murder suspect just jumped to $16K

The reward for information leading to wanted suspect Isabelle Rose Johnson has increased to $16,000 in a multistate manhunt.

$11K reward for Florida murder suspect Isabelle Johnson as search widens

A multi-state manhunt is intensifying across Florida, Georgia and Alabama for 38-year-old Isabelle Rose Johnson, who is wanted for murder.

Hantavirus latest: American evacuated tests positive, 2 passengers relocated to Atlanta

As the group of 18 American passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship return to the U.S., one tested positive for the virus overseas and two others have been relocated to Atlanta.

Why a Georgia town's entire police force was fired and rehired

The Cohutta City Council voted Friday to immediately reinstate the town's police department and give all the officers their jobs back. 

2026 Masters: Rory McIlroy survives late drama to win second green jacket

Rory McIlroy secured his place in golf history Sunday, becoming just the fourth player to win consecutive Masters titles after pulling away during an intense final round at Augusta National.