Georgia sheriff spokesman removed from spa shootings case amid racist Facebook posts, controversial comments

Cherokee County Sheriff’s Capt. Jay Baker recently came under criticism for saying Wednesday that the 21-year-old man accused of carrying out the recent spa slayings that occurred in the Atlanta area had a "bad day."

Atlanta-area spa shootings: President Biden orders flags lowered to honor victims

President Joe Biden has ordered the American flags at the White House and public buildings lowered to half-staff to honor the victims of the metro Atlanta spa shootings.

Atlanta shooting suspect Robert Long: What to know

Former classmates from Sequoyah High School say they were shocked when they heard he confessed to the murders.

Georgia sheriff’s spokesman appeared to promote racist shirt on Facebook

Asian American activists called the spokesman's alleged Facebook posts promoting T-shirts with racist language about China and COVID-19 "disturbing and outrageous."

AAPI advocates, elected officials condemn Tuesday shootings at Atlanta-area spas

In the wake of a Tuesday night mass shooting that left eight dead at multiple Atlanta-area spas, Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) advocates are speaking out against an increase in crimes targeting the Asian-American community since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Man accused of killing 8, injuring 1 at massage parlor, 2 spas in metro Atlanta arrested, deputies say

The man who law enforcement agencies said is responsible for the deaths of eight people at a massage parlor and two spas in metro Atlanta on Tuesday has been arrested, deputies confirmed.

White House: Deadly metro Atlanta spa shootings 'horrific'

President Biden has been in touch with the Atlanta Mayor's Office and continues to be in touch with the FBI over the deadly shootings at three metro Atlanta spas.

Man accused of killing 4, injuring 1 at Cherokee County massage parlor in custody, deputies say

Deputies said they have taken the man investigators said opened fire inside a Cherokee County business off of Georgia Highway 92, killing four and injuring one other into custody in Crisp County. Investigators have since linked this shooting to two deadly spa shootings in Atlanta.

Canton woman surprised with parade on 94th birthday

The sound of noisy police sirens may evoke feelings of dread for some, but on Monday in Canton the sounds were celebratory. 

Georgia school districts prepare to vaccinate faculty, staff on Monday

School districts across the state are preparing to launch mass vaccination plans for employees that expressed interest in receiving vaccines.

Cherokee County students will go virtual for 2 days so teachers can get vaccinated

Teachers across Georgia will soon be rolling up their sleeves for their COVID-19 vaccinations. Starting this Monday, educators will be eligible to get their shots.

Sheriff: UGA student charged with sexual exploitation of children

Cherokee County detectives have charged a University of Georgia student with more than a dozen counts of sexual exploitation of children.

Baking up a sweeter spring with Pie Bar

Spring will be here before we know it -- and that means a whole menu of new flavors at popular North Georgia pie bakery Pie Bar.

Georgia House panel narrowly approves school voucher bill

More than 4,000 Georgia students could get state money to attend private schools or be home-schooled next year under a measure passed Thursday by the House Education Committee.