Moreland man facing prison for severely beating girlfriend in Florida

A Moreland man was found guilty Friday of severely beating his girlfriend in 2024, resulting in the woman having a broken nose and eye socket, prosecutors said.

Two arrested in Peachtree City deadly fentanyl overdose investigation

Two people are facing felony involuntary manslaughter charges following a monthslong investigation into a deadly fentanyl overdose.

Georgia man sentenced for TikTok threats against President Trump

A northwest Georgia man will spend more than three years in federal prison after threatening to assassinate President Donald J. Trump.

Cobb man accused of trying to kidnap child from Walmart sues

A Kennesaw man who was previously accused of attempted kidnapping filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against the agencies that charged him with the crime.

Man accused in Walmart kidnapping sues
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 A Kennesaw man who was previously accused of attempted kidnapping filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against the agencies that charged him with the crime. 

Manatee rescued after being trapped inside storm drain under road in Melbourne Beach

An adult manatee that became stuck inside a storm drain under a Melbourne Beach roadway has been rescued following an hours-long operation, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. 

Jury selection starts in Colin Gray trial
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Jury selection began Monday in the trial for Colin Gray, father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter. The jury is being picked from a neighboring county due to the impact of the shooting. 

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Former CIA agent says one mistake could crack case

A "mistake" by abductors may be the key to finding Nancy Guthrie, according to cybersecurity experts who believe human error will eventually bypass the encryption used in ransom notes.

Victim's boyfriend testifies in murder trial
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Week two of the murder trial for the man accused of killing University of Georgia law student Tara Baker began Monday in Athens-Clarke County.

One person shot inside Wootton High School; suspect in custody
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Montgomery County Police have confirmed one person was shot inside Thomas S. Wootton High School on Monday afternoon. The school was placed on a full lockdown at 2:15 p.m. as officers responded to an "active incident." Authorities now state that one suspect is in custody. While dismissal remains on hold, a reunification center has been established at Robert Frost Middle School for parents and students.

Advocacy Day: Georgia Moms Demand Action rally for 'switch' ban
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Georgia Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action volunteers gathered at the State Capitol on Monday to kick off their 2026 Advocacy Day. The group is calling for the passage of House Bill 1127, a measure designed to ban "switches"—small devices that can convert semi-automatic handguns into fully automatic weapons. FOX 5’s Deidra Dukes reports on the rally and the push for new gun safety legislation as the 2026 legislative session gains momentum in Atlanta.

Trump administration sets June deadline to end Ukraine war
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President Trump has issued a strict June 2026 deadline for Ukraine and Russia to reach a comprehensive peace agreement, warning that both nations will face "significant pressure" if the timeline is missed. The administration has proposed moving trilateral negotiations to Miami, Florida, marking the first time such talks would occur on U.S. soil. As diplomacy intensifies, Russia has launched a massive aerial campaign against Ukraine's energy grid, drawing sharp criticism from Capitol Hill lawmakers who view the talks as a Russian stall tactic.