Richard Marcinko, first commanding officer of Seal Team 6, dies on Christmas Day

Richard "Dick" Marcinko, who was the first commanding officer of U.S. Navy SEAL Team 6, died on Christmas evening at the age of 81, his family says.

Kim Potter trial: Guilty on all charges in Daunte Wright shooting

Kim Potter, a former Brooklyn Center police officer, has been found guilty of first-degree and second-degree manslaughter in the deadly shooting of Daunte Wright.

Kim Potter Verdict: Daunte Wright's family responds to guilty verdict

The family of Daunte Wright responded to the guilty verdict of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter, who was found guilty of manslaughter.

Former Sen. Johnny Isakson dies at 76

Former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson died Sunday at the age of 76.

Georgia Bulldogs football legend Charley Trippi celebrates 100th birthday

Charley Trippi played football at the University of Georgia during the 1942, 1945 and 1946 seasons. Georgia was selected as the consensus national champion in 1942. In Trippi's last season, Georgia went 11-0 and won the Sugar Bowl.

Georgia National Guard celebrates 385 years of service

The Georgia National Guard marked 385 years of service in the state with a ceremony at the Clay National Guard Center in Marietta.

National Guard's 385th birthday is Dec. 13: Learn more about its founding

December 13, 2021, marks the 385th birthday of the National Guard. On this date in 1636, "the first militia regiments in North America were organized in Massachusetts," as the Guard itself notes.

Ryan, Falcons stay hot on the road, beat Panthers 29-21

Matt Ryan threw for 190 yards and a touchdown, Mykal Walker returned an interception of Cam Newton 66 yards for a touchdown and the Atlanta Falcons continued to play well on the road with a 29-21 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

Anne Rice, 'Interview With the Vampire' author, dies at 80

Anne Rice was the author of the 1976 novel “Interview With the Vampire,” which was adapted into the 1994 movie and is also set to be adapted again in an upcoming TV series.

Vicente Fernández, beloved Mexican singer, dies at 81

Vicente Fernández,was known for hits such as “El Rey,” “Volver, Volver” and “Lástima que seas ajena,” and his command of the ranchera and mariachi styles of music attracted fans far beyond Mexico’s borders.

Super Bowl champ Demaryius Thomas found dead at 33 in Roswell home

NFL Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champ Demaryius Thomas was found dead in his Roswell home after his family says he had a seizure in his shower. He was just 33 years old.

Michael Nesmith of the Monkees dies at 78

Michael Nesmith, the singer-songwriter, author, actor-director and entrepreneur who will likely be best remembered as the wool-hatted, guitar-strumming member of the made-for-television rock band The Monkees, has died at 78.

Philanthropist, Publix Super Markets heiress Carol Jenkins Barnett dies at 65

Carol Jenkins Barnett, the daughter of Publix Super Markets founder George W. Jenkins, died Tuesday at the age of 65, the company confirmed. She had been diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer's disease back in 2016.

Claude Humphrey, former Falcon and Football Hall of Famer, dies at 77

Pro Football Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey, one of the NFL’s most fearsome pass rushers during the 1970s with the Atlanta Falcons but long overlooked on mostly losing teams, has died at the age of 77.