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."

Construction workers arrested after high-speed chase through Fayette County

Police say two men who led Fayette County law enforcement on a high-speed chase in the middle of the day were construction workers building the county's new public school.

Residents push for changes to proposed Georgia House map

Residents from two metro Atlanta communities have raised red flags about a proposed state House map.

Fayetteville home lit up to celebrate Braves World Series win

A Fayette County family is celebrating the Atlanta Braves winning the World Series the best way they know how: through a light display.

Peachtree City police report major spike in felony drug arrests

In just the last three years, Peachtree City police say felony drug crimes have increased by more than 700% and DUI cases have more than doubled.

Former MLB player now makes custom Braves shirts

Braves fans are clamoring for souvenirs. On the top of that list is T-shirts. A former baseball player now in the T-shirt business.

Principal warns Georgia parents of 'dangerous' new TikTok challenge

A Georgia principal is warning parents of a "disturbing" and "dangerous" list of TikTok challenges that could lead to their children been expelled or even arrested.

Annette Carter, daughter-in-law of former president, dies

Annette Davis Carter, who campaigned for father-in-law Jimmy Carter during his successful bid for the White House in 1976 and spent nearly 50 years in Georgia’s Carter clan, has died. She was 68.

Fayette County father grapples with son's shooting death

Norman Johnson III was a young man with a bright future. The 21-year-old barber was an entrepreneur who had dreams of owning his own barbershop one day.

Fayette County fifth grader recognized for helping driver manage overcrowded school bus

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office said Spring Hill Elementary fifth-grader Carter Page helped his bus driver, Ms. Cochran, while the bus was “very overcrowded” on Thursday morning.