Florida murder suspect with North Georgia ties on the run

A Florida murder suspect with close ties to North Georgia is on the run after human remains were discovered buried in a shallow grave, authorities said.

Woman shot in Hall County; killer on the run
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A woman is dead after an overnight shooting at a Hall County convenience store and no arrests have been made. 

13-year-old Baxley girl found, authorities say

An Amber Alert has been canceled for 13-year-old Layla Carter after she was reportedly found safe, according to the Appling County Sheriff's Office.

Law enforcement investigating 2 scenes in North Georgia
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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is probing two separate law enforcement incidents that unfolded overnight in Jackson and Hall counties, including an officer-involved shooting.  

Georgia leaders react to Trump election security claims
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Even some Republicans expressed frustration with the efforts to relitigate the past, noting that looking backward prevents the party from looking ahead to the upcoming elections. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger released a statement asserting that the state remains the gold standard for secure, accessible and fair elections.  

Jackson holds first general election campaign rally in White County

During his address, Jackson emphasized that he is ready to help citizens across the state, promising to treat economic strain as a top priority if elected.

Jackson holds rally in Cleveland
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson held his first general election campaign rally in Cleveland on Thursday night. The rally marked the billionaire businessman's first public campaign appearance since defeating Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones in a bitter GOP runoff election. Jackson is scheduled to face off against Democratic nominee and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in the November general election.

President Trump criticizes nation's election security
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President Donald Trump announced the White House will release documents he says reveal vulnerabilities in the U.S. election system. Trump alleged Chinese hackers and others compromised U.S. voter data and that electronic voting machines are vulnerable to hacking. The president also renewed his call for the SAVE Act, which would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. FOX 5's Christopher King breaks it down.

Fulton County sheriff hosts town hall on jail overcrowding

Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat met face-to-face with community members Thursday evening to address the ongoing overcrowding crisis at the Fulton County Jail and outline what his administration is doing to resolve it.

Thief saws through gate to steal SUV from Marietta dealership

Police are searching for a masked man who sliced through a chain on a heavy metal gate and drove off with a $100,000 SUV.

Town hall on Fulton County Jail overcrowding issues
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Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat met face-to-face with community members Thursday evening to address the ongoing overcrowding crisis at the Fulton County Jail and outline what his administration is doing to resolve it.

Video shows thief sawing through gate to steal car
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Video shows a bold thief saw through a security gate during a car dealership theft. The suspect managed to drive off in a luxury SUV worth $100,000. FOX 5's Denise Dillon has the story.

Trump address on election integrity: full speech
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President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address on election integrity to the nation from the White House on Thursday. Trump said the White House will release intelligence that reveals vulnerabilities in the U.S. election system. Trump claimed that  China acquired millions in US voter data. The president also claimed members of the "deep state" worked to "actively suppress downplay information about the extent of China's sinister election meddling."  

Minivan struck by gunfire near busy Newnan shopping center

A woman's minivan was shot while she was driving back to her office from lunch, and investigators are trying to locate the person responsible.

How Atlanta used AI to prepare for the World Cup

The smooth flow of World Cup traffic came down to a high-tech inspection decision the city made two years ago, long before the tournament arrived.

Cyclospora outbreak possibly linked to lettuce from Taco Bell supplier: Report

The possible source of the cyclospora outbreak has been linked to lettuce sold by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell restaurants, according to a report by The Washington Post.

How Atlanta used AI to upgrade roads for World Cup crowds
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To handle massive World Cup crowds, Atlanta partnered with tech company CYVL to use AI-powered sensors and a new centralized command center to rapidly upgrade the city's road infrastructure.

Monroe County man gets life for stabbing roommate 20 times

Triston James Sexton received a life sentence after pleading guilty to the 2024 stabbing murder of his sober-living roommate, David Courtney Phelps, inside a Woodstock apartment.

Newnan man still missing after 2 months, family asks for help

A 400-acre search along the Chattahoochee River has turned up no clues for Malik Polk, a 25-year-old Newnan man who has been missing for nearly two months after vanishing into the woods in Carroll County.

FWC: 13-foot alligator attacked, killed Florida woman, DNA test confirms

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said laboratory testing has confirmed that DNA from 31-year-old Brittany Clark matched a 13-foot alligator captured after the deadly attack on the Econlockhatchee River last month.