Flu cases shut down Meriwether County elementary school

A flu outbreak forced Mountain View Elementary in Meriwether County to shift to remote learning, following state health officials’ recommendation to close the school until further notice.

Casting Call Dec. 17: Tulsa King, State Police extras, SAG kids commercial

This week’s Casting Call brings new opportunities for background actors on Tulsa King and All the Sinners Bleed, along with a SAG commercial seeking young performers.

Woman arrested after stabbing of man in LaGrange

A woman is in custody following a stabbing investigation in LaGrange that left a man seriously injured.

FIFA slashes some World Cup ticket prices after backlash to $60

FIFA is cutting prices on a limited number of World Cup tickets following widespread backlash from fans over rising costs tied to dynamic pricing.

Former Georgia assistant coach Richard Bell dies at 88

Longtime college football coach Richard Bell, who served as an assistant at both the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech, has died.

Man arrested after gun fired in Monroe Publix parking lot

A man was taken into custody and charged after firing a gun in the parking lot of a Publix grocery store in Monroe.

Man pleads guilty, gets life sentence in Douglasville domestic killing

A Douglas County man was sentenced to life plus 25 years after pleading guilty to killing his wife during a domestic dispute in Douglasville.

Fayette County high-speed chase rookie drug bust arrests

A rookie Fayette County deputy used his first PIT maneuver to stop a fleeing van and seize 71 grams of meth.

Mother of Rockdale County student allegedly beaten by teacher demands accountability

A Rockdale County mother is demanding accountability after surveillance video allegedly showed a teacher beating her 13-year-old son; the district says it is strengthening safety measures as the teacher faces criminal charges.

Roland Castro sworn in as Woodstock police chief

Roland Castro was sworn in as Woodstock’s new police chief during a Monday ceremony at City Center.