Georgia House member stripped of power over John Lewis comments
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston told FOX 5 that he removed Representative Tommy Benton from his position as Chairman of the House Retirement Committee. The removal comes after comments Benton made in an interview on WJJC 1270 AM Radio about Lewis.
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston told FOX 5 that he removed Representative Tommy Benton from his position as Chairman of the House Retirement Committee. The removal comes after comments Benton made in an interview on WJJC 1270 AM Radio about Lewis.
Search continues for Georgia mom whose toddler was found wandering alone in South Florida
The FBI is asking the public's help in the search for a missing Georgia mother of a 2-year-old who was found wandering alone by South Florida police late last month.
The FBI is asking the public's help in the search for a missing Georgia mother of a 2-year-old who was found wandering alone by South Florida police late last month.
Georgia deputy hit by shotgun blast during 'ambush' released from hospital
Deputy Justyn Weaver was hit by a shotgun blast over the weekend. He was welcomed back home by his law enforcement family Thursday, the Lamar County Sheriff's Office announced on its official Facebook page.
Deputy Justyn Weaver was hit by a shotgun blast over the weekend. He was welcomed back home by his law enforcement family Thursday, the Lamar County Sheriff's Office announced on its official Facebook page.
Judge will not revoke bond for ex-officer charged with murder of Rayshard Brooks
The former Atlanta police officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks will not have his bond revoked.
The former Atlanta police officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks will not have his bond revoked.
Georgia troopers walk daughter of fallen comrade to first day of school
It was a promise they made over two years ago.
It was a promise they made over two years ago.
K-9 officer finds Georgia fugitive, car theft suspect under trash can
This is Apex's fourth track and successful capture in the last 30 days.
This is Apex's fourth track and successful capture in the last 30 days.
North Paulding High School switches to digital learning after COVID-19 cases and viral photo
North Paulding High School officials announced the school will be closed to students on Monday and Tuesday.
North Paulding High School officials announced the school will be closed to students on Monday and Tuesday.
Paulding County school reports multiple COVID-19 cases after photo of packed hallways goes viral
The positive tests come amid the fallout over photos taken by a sophomore showing packed hallways at the school during the first week of classes.
The positive tests come amid the fallout over photos taken by a sophomore showing packed hallways at the school during the first week of classes.
Group photo of Georgia 3rd grade class without masks sparks controversy
A group picture of a 3rd grade class at Liberty Elementary School in the Cherokee County School District is getting criticism from some parents.
A group picture of a 3rd grade class at Liberty Elementary School in the Cherokee County School District is getting criticism from some parents.
7-year-old Chatham County boy dies from COVID-19, health officials confirm
A 7-year-old boy has become the youngest person in Georgia to die from COVID-19, health officials confirmed Thursday.
A 7-year-old boy has become the youngest person in Georgia to die from COVID-19, health officials confirmed Thursday.
'Will I ever get justice': Rayshard Brooks' widow condemns ex-officer for going to Florida
The widow of Rayshard Brooks says she is hurt that a former officer charged with the murder of her husband went on vacation this week.
The widow of Rayshard Brooks says she is hurt that a former officer charged with the murder of her husband went on vacation this week.
Ex-officer charged in death of Rayshard Brooks sues Atlanta mayor, city over firing
The attorneys for the former Atlanta officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks argue Atlanta's mayor did not follow the city's rules when she fired him.
The attorneys for the former Atlanta officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks argue Atlanta's mayor did not follow the city's rules when she fired him.
DA: Ex-officer out on bond for death of Rayshard Brooks on vacation in Florida
The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office is asking a judge to revoke the bond for a former Atlanta police officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks after prosecutors said he went out of state on a vacation.
The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office is asking a judge to revoke the bond for a former Atlanta police officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks after prosecutors said he went out of state on a vacation.
260 Gwinnett County school employees not working due to positive COVID-19 tests, exposure
Around 260 Gwinnett County Public Schools employees have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are quarantining due to exposure, officials say.
Around 260 Gwinnett County Public Schools employees have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are quarantining due to exposure, officials say.
Florida vacation may have landed Georgia dad in ICU with COVID-19 complications
Christy and Ed Rosell has spent months staying home trying not to get infected with the novel coronavirus. By June, the couple and their kids were ready for a vacation in Florida. That is where, they believe, the virus found them.
Christy and Ed Rosell has spent months staying home trying not to get infected with the novel coronavirus. By June, the couple and their kids were ready for a vacation in Florida. That is where, they believe, the virus found them.
Atlanta police not responding to some car crashes due to COVID-19
The Atlanta Police Department has announced officers will no longer respond to car crashes if no one is injured.
The Atlanta Police Department has announced officers will no longer respond to car crashes if no one is injured.
Cobb County WW2 veteran celebrating 101st birthday
Brayton Paul loves all kinds of ice cream and still builds model airplanes.
Brayton Paul loves all kinds of ice cream and still builds model airplanes.
Georgia priest uses ‘Hamilton’ parody to encourage congregation amid COVID-19 pandemic
A south Georgia priest decided to create a video to encourage his congregation during the COVID-19 pandemic by parodying a song from the popular Broadway show, "Hamilton."
A south Georgia priest decided to create a video to encourage his congregation during the COVID-19 pandemic by parodying a song from the popular Broadway show, "Hamilton."
U.S. Census: Estimated 79 million people in the path of Isaias
Emergency managers in states from Florida to Maine were keeping an eye on Hurricane Isaias as it drenched the Bahamas prompting hurricane warning for parts of the Florida coast on Friday.
Emergency managers in states from Florida to Maine were keeping an eye on Hurricane Isaias as it drenched the Bahamas prompting hurricane warning for parts of the Florida coast on Friday.
Georgia camp with COVID-19 outbreak didn’t require masks
A Georgia overnight camp hit by a coronavirus outbreak took many precautions, but didn’t make campers wear masks or have proper ventilation in buildings, according to a government report released Friday.
A Georgia overnight camp hit by a coronavirus outbreak took many precautions, but didn’t make campers wear masks or have proper ventilation in buildings, according to a government report released Friday.