Man charged in collision that killed Fayette County teen found dead in jail, sheriff says

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office said 60-year-old Robert Lee Stevenson was found dead at the Fayette County Jail. Investigators said Stevenson allegedly crossed a southbound lane, hitting a 16-year-old student who was walking home from a lacrosse game.

Hospital internship helps some Fayette County students get full-time jobs

Hospitals are also facing a staffing shortage. But a program at Piedmont-Fayette Hospital is helping hire those who may not consider the healthcare field at first.

Georgia couple becomes first Black owners of an autonomous grocery store in the world

Jamie and Jilea Hemmings opened the first autonomous grocery store with robotic delivery in the United States during the COVID pandemic and say their plan is to have hundreds of them across the country.

Serial robbery suspect caught with a bit of luck, police say

Fayetteville police have arrested a suspected serial robber who officers say hit stores twice this week. But when he came back a third time, officers were waiting for him.

Fayette County makes masks optional at public schools

Starting Tuesday, masks will be optional at all Fayette County public schools, though officials still highly recommend students and staff members wear a face covering.

Wanted Atlanta man caught after police chase in Peachtree City

A chase involving an Atlanta man wanted in multiple states and counties ended safely thanks to the quick thinking of a Peachtree City police officer.

Actress Tiffany Haddish arrested in Georgia, charged with DUI

Actress Tiffany Haddish was arrested early Friday morning and charged with driving under the influence in Georgia, police said.

Man who paid former employee's final paycheck in pennies gets sued by US Dept. of Labor

The repair shop boss in Georgia who paid a former employee in oil-soaked pennies dumped in his driveway with a vulgar note is being sued by the US Department of Labor.

Man hospitalized after domestic violence shooting in Fayette County

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office said Sunday a person was shot in the Four Seasons Mobile Home Park, located in the northwestern part of Fayette County.

Peachtree City man charged with animal cruelty after dog found emaciated

A Peachtree City man faces serious charges after a police investigation into animal cruelty. Authorities say the man didn't give his dog food or water for weeks.

Drug houses raided in Peachtree City

Police in Peachtree City said they raided two suspected drug houses this past weekend and seized a large amount of meth and heroin and made several arrests.

Special needs resident 'in starvation mode' at licensed home, family says

A Fayette County family cannot understand how their special needs loved one apparently went months without being properly fed even though he was in the care of a state-licensed facility.

Ovarian cancer survivors find new mission: Helping women understand the warning signs

Two ovarian cancer survivors have created a non-profit to teach other women how to spot the early warning signs of a cancer, they say, too many women and their doctors miss.

Child struck while riding scooter in Peachtree City, police say

Police in Peachtree City said a child was struck and injured while riding on a scooter on Monday. Police said the child was conscious and alert when prepped to be taken to the hospital by air.

Atlanta’s Collab Crib featured on Disney+ series

Metro Atlanta's famed Collab Crib is featured on the second season of the Disney+ series "The World According to Jeff Goldblum."