Henry County shuts down 'new threat' at Ola Middle School
“This message is to let you know that we are aware of rumors of a threat being circulated overnight," the statement released to the Henry County community began.
“This message is to let you know that we are aware of rumors of a threat being circulated overnight," the statement released to the Henry County community began.
NASCAR “springs" into action at Atlanta Motor Speedway
It's the weekend fans have been waiting for -- as the biggest stars in NASCAR return to Atlanta Motor Speedway to battle it out in the Ambetter Health 400.
It's the weekend fans have been waiting for -- as the biggest stars in NASCAR return to Atlanta Motor Speedway to battle it out in the Ambetter Health 400.
Student in custody after stabbing at Ola Middle School in Henry County
the student responsible is in custody and school officials say they are investigating the incident alongside the Henry County Police Department.
the student responsible is in custody and school officials say they are investigating the incident alongside the Henry County Police Department.
Gang member who tried to flush large amount of drugs down hotel toilet learns sentence
A Henry County man was sentenced to 25 years with the first 15 years in prison after he was found trying to flush a large amount of marijuana down a hotel toilet.
A Henry County man was sentenced to 25 years with the first 15 years in prison after he was found trying to flush a large amount of marijuana down a hotel toilet.
Suspected killer charged in death of beloved Locust Grove bookstore owner
Now, her family has stepped up to keep an eye on the precious cargo Atkins left behind: a booming business and two loving children.
Now, her family has stepped up to keep an eye on the precious cargo Atkins left behind: a booming business and two loving children.
Mother says 6-month-old daughter came home from daycare with burns
How did an infant end up with a second degree burn on her private parts?
How did an infant end up with a second degree burn on her private parts?
Police: Serial thief targeting Home Depots in metro Atlanta
Do you recognize this man? Police say he's stolen thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from Home Depots all across the metro Atlanta area.
Do you recognize this man? Police say he's stolen thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from Home Depots all across the metro Atlanta area.
Piedmont Henry Hospital ER earns certification as a Level 3 Trauma Center
Metro Atlanta has a new trauma center, and it is coming just in time after the closure of Atlanta Medical Center.
Metro Atlanta has a new trauma center, and it is coming just in time after the closure of Atlanta Medical Center.
Henry County Schools celebrate Braves' Michael Harris with his own day
Henry County Schools celebrated the breakout Braves player with "Michael Harris II Day" Tuesday.
Henry County Schools celebrated the breakout Braves player with "Michael Harris II Day" Tuesday.
Florida man sentenced to 40 years over robbery at Stockbridge hair salon
A Florida man will spend decades in prison for holding two women and a 5-year-old boy at gunpoint during an armed robbery at a Stockbridge hair salon.
A Florida man will spend decades in prison for holding two women and a 5-year-old boy at gunpoint during an armed robbery at a Stockbridge hair salon.
Man convicted of shooting teen who was packing moving truck, prosecutor says
Prosecutors accused 80-year-old Hailu Abebe of coming out of his house and shooting at a moving truck. A bullet wounded the 19-year-old victim, who tried to run and fell in the yard. That's when a prosecutor said Hailu Abebe walked over and fired the fatal shot.
Prosecutors accused 80-year-old Hailu Abebe of coming out of his house and shooting at a moving truck. A bullet wounded the 19-year-old victim, who tried to run and fell in the yard. That's when a prosecutor said Hailu Abebe walked over and fired the fatal shot.
Police: Suspects rob Little Caesars, other Stockbridge businesses
Officers said two of the suspects smashed the front door of the pizzeria located at 1920 Hudson Bridge Road and then stole the safe while a third suspect, not pictured, stayed outside.
Officers said two of the suspects smashed the front door of the pizzeria located at 1920 Hudson Bridge Road and then stole the safe while a third suspect, not pictured, stayed outside.
Good Samaritans helping Georgians still reeling from severe storms
Stephanie Jackson was left without power and no way to keep her life-saving insulin cold. Her daughter saw a Henry County couple's Facebook post offering to help, and "the next thing that you know a guy with a generator was pulling up."
Stephanie Jackson was left without power and no way to keep her life-saving insulin cold. Her daughter saw a Henry County couple's Facebook post offering to help, and "the next thing that you know a guy with a generator was pulling up."
How Georgians impacted by recent tornadoes can apply for FEMA aid
Federal money is beginning to arrive and those in some of the hardest-hit counties can now start applying for help.
Federal money is beginning to arrive and those in some of the hardest-hit counties can now start applying for help.
More rain slows clean-up across storm damaged Henry County
Rain Tuesday made clean-up efforts more challenging for Henry County residents who lost everything or must deal with damage from last week's violent storms.
Rain Tuesday made clean-up efforts more challenging for Henry County residents who lost everything or must deal with damage from last week's violent storms.
Man arrested for 2 robberies at Stockbridge businesses in 1 day, police say
A 20-year-old man is in custody accused of trying to rob a Stockbridge gas station and a fast food restaurant on the same day.
A 20-year-old man is in custody accused of trying to rob a Stockbridge gas station and a fast food restaurant on the same day.
Gov. Kemp requests major disaster declaration for hardest-hit Georgia counties
Counties being considered are Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding, and Troup.
Counties being considered are Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding, and Troup.
Locust Grove hit by EF-1 tornado, mobile home community continues cleanup
The National Weather Service says a weak tornado blew through the Locust Grove area on Thursday leaving hundreds of homes without power days later.
The National Weather Service says a weak tornado blew through the Locust Grove area on Thursday leaving hundreds of homes without power days later.
Stockbridge non-profit provides relief to Griffin residents amid power outages
For some of the city’s most vulnerable residents, no power means no heat amid freezing cold temperatures, and many are struggling to find food.
For some of the city’s most vulnerable residents, no power means no heat amid freezing cold temperatures, and many are struggling to find food.
Henry County mobile home residents describe Thursday's storm: 'I was going to die'
Crews are working to clean up in Henry County after fallen trees crushed multiple mobile homes.
Crews are working to clean up in Henry County after fallen trees crushed multiple mobile homes.