Woman arrested for tossing puppy into ocean along Georgia coast
Candy Selena Maban was charged by the Tybee Police Department for aggravated cruelty to animals.
Candy Selena Maban was charged by the Tybee Police Department for aggravated cruelty to animals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pennsylvania man accused of sexual abuse of children may have fled to Florida, Georgia, police say
A Pennsylvania man who police believe sexually abused at least two children may have fled south to Florida, state police said Friday.
A Pennsylvania man who police believe sexually abused at least two children may have fled south to Florida, state police said Friday.
Man who led police on chase in stolen mortuary van turns self in
A Georgia man accused of stealing a mortuary van with a body inside from a crematory parking lot and leading police on a chase has turned himself in to authorities.
A Georgia man accused of stealing a mortuary van with a body inside from a crematory parking lot and leading police on a chase has turned himself in to authorities.
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.
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.
Delta Air Lines to charge unvaccinated employees monthly fee, CEO says
Delta says it is requiring all unvaccinated employees to get tested weekly for COVID-19 and will charge those on the company's healthcare plan $200 a month starting in November.
Delta says it is requiring all unvaccinated employees to get tested weekly for COVID-19 and will charge those on the company's healthcare plan $200 a month starting in November.
Herschel Walker files to run for US senate in 2022
Herschel Walker officially filed to run for a Georgia U.S. Senate seat as a Republican on Tuesday, according to Federal Election Commission documents.
Herschel Walker officially filed to run for a Georgia U.S. Senate seat as a Republican on Tuesday, according to Federal Election Commission documents.
Congresswoman seeks to impeach Biden over Afghanistan crisis
"HE MUST BE IMPEACHED": A congresswoman introduced a trio of impeachment resolutions against President Biden on Friday, calling for him to be removed from office over his handling of the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan and other alleged offenses.
"HE MUST BE IMPEACHED": A congresswoman introduced a trio of impeachment resolutions against President Biden on Friday, calling for him to be removed from office over his handling of the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan and other alleged offenses.
Atlanta Falcons first NFL team to have 100% of players vaccinated
The Atlanta Falcons are the first NFL team to have all of its players vaccinated against COVID-19, the team announced Monday.
The Atlanta Falcons are the first NFL team to have all of its players vaccinated against COVID-19, the team announced Monday.
14 indicted on charges of using children to solicit donations for fake charity
State authorities said 14 people were arrested after an investigation uncovered a Georgia charity that touted itself as “sowing America’s future” was actually a multistate street gang exploiting children for profit.
State authorities said 14 people were arrested after an investigation uncovered a Georgia charity that touted itself as “sowing America’s future” was actually a multistate street gang exploiting children for profit.
Melioidosis: CDC says 4 infected, 2 dead in US from rare tropical disease
U.S. health officials are investigating the latest fatal case of a rare tropical disease typically found in South Asia.
U.S. health officials are investigating the latest fatal case of a rare tropical disease typically found in South Asia.
Sergeant, officer 'relieved from duty' after video surfaces showing woman being kicked
The Atlanta Police Department has placed a sergeant and another officer on unpaid leave after a video surfaced on social media showing what police describe as the “sergeant kicking a woman in her head.”
The Atlanta Police Department has placed a sergeant and another officer on unpaid leave after a video surfaced on social media showing what police describe as the “sergeant kicking a woman in her head.”
Atlanta-area spa shootings suspect to appear in court Tuesday for plea hearing
The man accused of murdering eight people including six Asian women at massage parlors in metro Atlanta is expected to appear in Cherokee County court Tuesday morning.
The man accused of murdering eight people including six Asian women at massage parlors in metro Atlanta is expected to appear in Cherokee County court Tuesday morning.
Atlanta restaurant gets death threats over requiring COVID-19 vaccine
The Argosy gastropub in East Atlanta put up a sign in their window warning customers they have to be vaccinated if they want to eat and drink there.
The Argosy gastropub in East Atlanta put up a sign in their window warning customers they have to be vaccinated if they want to eat and drink there.
Savannah police K-9 dies in officer-involved vehicle crash
K-9 Jas died Saturday after his assigned officer was involved in a crash while responding to a call.
K-9 Jas died Saturday after his assigned officer was involved in a crash while responding to a call.
Atlanta Public Schools mandating masks for all students, staff
Atlanta Public School officials say the lack of vaccination of younger students and the rise of the Delta variant have led them to require masks in classrooms.
Atlanta Public School officials say the lack of vaccination of younger students and the rise of the Delta variant have led them to require masks in classrooms.
Atlanta man contracts COVID-19 breakthrough infection months after being vaccinated
Breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated people are rare, but they can happen. Jim Issa, a 50-year-old commercial director in Atlanta got vaccinated in April with the Pfizer two-dose vaccine. He was stunned when he and several vaccinated friends tested positive for the virus after a July Fourth getaway weekend at a lake house.
Breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated people are rare, but they can happen. Jim Issa, a 50-year-old commercial director in Atlanta got vaccinated in April with the Pfizer two-dose vaccine. He was stunned when he and several vaccinated friends tested positive for the virus after a July Fourth getaway weekend at a lake house.
Photo of 'embarrassed' raccoon rescued by firefighters goes viral
"It's really nothing to be ashamed of," the City of Dalton Fire Department wrote on Facebook.
"It's really nothing to be ashamed of," the City of Dalton Fire Department wrote on Facebook.