Man charged with distributing child pornography in Franklin Springs

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office arrested Tidus Parker on six criminal charges related to the distribution of child pornography.

This is why Douglas County voted to shut down its local museum

Commissioners voted to shut down the Douglas County Museum of History and Art following reports of major bookkeeping issues and IRS filing failures.

Douglas County museum facing shutdown
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The Douglas County Museum of History and Art faces a May 15 shutdown following a Board of Commissioners vote over bookkeeping irregularities and nonprofit status issues.  

Jackson County community rallies for boy after therapy pig is killed

Jackson County deputies arrested three people after a young boy's therapy pig, Bootsy, was shot and killed after getting loose.

Marcye Scott: Daughter of David Scott runs for his Georgia seat

Marcye Scott, daughter of the late U.S. Rep. David Scott, announced her candidacy to fill the remaining term of her father’s seat.

Is hantavirus the next COVID-19? What experts are saying

Health officials are monitoring two Georgia residents who returned from a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak.

Atlanta fire standoff: Mayor to sign historic union agreement

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens indicated he will sign a historic collective bargaining agreement with city firefighters, potentially ending a yearlong standoff.

Family seeks justice for boy's therapy pig
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Three people face felony aggravated animal cruelty charges in Jackson County for the shooting death of a 12-year-old boy's 400-pound pet pig.  

Atlanta mayor to sign fire union agreement
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Mayor Andre Dickens sent a letter to Atlanta firefighters Monday signaling he will sign a historic collective bargaining agreement following a year-long standoff.  

Daughter of David Scott seeks 13th District
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Marci Scott announced her candidacy to fill the unexpired term of her late father, Congressman David Scott, in Georgia's 13th District.

Rare virus triggers Georgia health monitoring
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Georgia health officials are monitoring two residents who returned from a cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak that has killed three people.  

Coweta teacher charged with indecent exposure
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Coweta County authorities charged teacher Lewis Mchardy with indecent exposure after students reported he exposed himself during a class at East Coweta High School.  

'Yappy Hour' pairs seniors with pets to promote adoption
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It's a celebration at Act Lanier Village Estates where senior citizens are having a "Yappy Hour" to mark National Pet Month. Our Eli Jordan is live to learn about these sweet pups are bringing comfort to the residents.

Who shot and killed Amondre Michael Zepeda? Manhunt continues

East Point police are searching for suspects in the drive-by shooting death of Amondre Michael Zepeda, who was killed while helping a friend.

Local company aims to launch data centers into space
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A local company, Atomic-6, is working to put data centers in space. These orbital data centers would receive free solar power from the sun, and the low temperatures of space would provide extreme cooling that data centers need. Our Chris Rosenthal speaks with the founder and CEO of Atomic-6, Trevor Smith, to learn how the company is building these data centers.

Man charged with shooting roommate in Forsyth County

Jose Luis Delgado Mendoza was arrested Thursday after allegedly shooting his roommate multiple times at a South Forsyth County home.