Georgia man released from prison after nearly 30 years speaks out
David Scott is a free man for the first time in nearly three decades, after a Clayton County judge ordered his release and a FOX 5 news report helped break through a bureaucratic roadblock.
David Scott is a free man for the first time in nearly three decades, after a Clayton County judge ordered his release and a FOX 5 news report helped break through a bureaucratic roadblock.
Trump's budget reportedly puts Georgia's national park sites at risk
As the Trump administration advances its 2026 federal budget proposal, national park sites across the country are bracing for massive funding cuts, staff layoffs, and potential closures.
As the Trump administration advances its 2026 federal budget proposal, national park sites across the country are bracing for massive funding cuts, staff layoffs, and potential closures.
4 students injured during Water Day event at Lumpkin County school
Four students at Blackburn Elementary suffered minor injuries after a high-pressure water spray was accidentally discharged from a fire truck during a Water Day event.
Four students at Blackburn Elementary suffered minor injuries after a high-pressure water spray was accidentally discharged from a fire truck during a Water Day event.
USPS names new Postmaster General, Sen. Jon Ossoff issues statement
David Steiner, FedEx board member and former Waste Management CEO, is set to become the next Postmaster General, sparking fears of USPS privatization.
David Steiner, FedEx board member and former Waste Management CEO, is set to become the next Postmaster General, sparking fears of USPS privatization.
2 Memphis murder suspects, 2 others arrested in Marietta area
Four individuals from Memphis, Tennessee, are in custody after a joint operation between the Marietta Police Department and the FBI Safe Streets Gang Task Force.
Four individuals from Memphis, Tennessee, are in custody after a joint operation between the Marietta Police Department and the FBI Safe Streets Gang Task Force.
Gov. Kemp signing FY2026 budget, regulatory reform legislation Friday
Gov. Brian Kemp will sign Georgia’s $37.7 billion FY2026 budget, which includes major investments in prisons, education, and health care.
Gov. Brian Kemp will sign Georgia’s $37.7 billion FY2026 budget, which includes major investments in prisons, education, and health care.
70-year-old Trenton man convicted on drug charges in Dade County
A Dade County jury convicted 70-year-old Conuard Thomas “Tommy” Higdon of trafficking and possessing methamphetamine after agents found 40 grams of the drug in his truck.
A Dade County jury convicted 70-year-old Conuard Thomas “Tommy” Higdon of trafficking and possessing methamphetamine after agents found 40 grams of the drug in his truck.
Third Georgia Buc-ee's location announces opening date | What we know
The third Buc-ee’s in Georgia is set to open July 1, according to First Coast News, and fans of the beaver are already buzzing.
The third Buc-ee’s in Georgia is set to open July 1, according to First Coast News, and fans of the beaver are already buzzing.
Grand jury indicts international fugitive wanted for murder after Georgia arrest
Prosecutors say the the Jamaican migrant is an “international fugitive” who had been on the run after being charged with murder in Saint Lucia in 2020.
Prosecutors say the the Jamaican migrant is an “international fugitive” who had been on the run after being charged with murder in Saint Lucia in 2020.
Costs are rising, but Georgia still cheap place to raise kids, study says
Georgia ranks among the ten least expensive states but still shows a nearly 14% jump in costs over two years.
Georgia ranks among the ten least expensive states but still shows a nearly 14% jump in costs over two years.
Delta CEO says new air traffic control system will reduce delays
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a multibillion-dollar plan to overhaul the air traffic control system following recent mishaps and crashes.
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a multibillion-dollar plan to overhaul the air traffic control system following recent mishaps and crashes.
Clark Atlanta University establishing scholarship to honor graduate killed in California shooting
Clark Atlanta University is creating a scholarship in honor of one of its graduates who gunned down while on the job at a California college.
Clark Atlanta University is creating a scholarship in honor of one of its graduates who gunned down while on the job at a California college.
Train derails in Smyrna neighborhood, cleanup underway
Crews are working to clean up a train derailment that spilled timber in a Smyrna neighborhood early Friday morning.
Crews are working to clean up a train derailment that spilled timber in a Smyrna neighborhood early Friday morning.
DHS defends ICE detainment of Georgia college student who violated traffic laws: 'Not ignoring rule of law'
Ximena Arias-Cristobal, a 19-year-old who was brought to the US illegally as a child, is in ICE custody after she was pulled over for illegally turning right on red.
Ximena Arias-Cristobal, a 19-year-old who was brought to the US illegally as a child, is in ICE custody after she was pulled over for illegally turning right on red.
2nd man charged in deadly January shooting at SW Atlanta apartments
Police say a second suspect wanted for a murder at an Atlanta apartment complex is in custody after he was caught in Coweta County.
Police say a second suspect wanted for a murder at an Atlanta apartment complex is in custody after he was caught in Coweta County.
Georgia first responders unite for mental health conference to combat trauma
First responders from more than 50 agencies across Georgia gathered in Marietta on Thursday for a mental health conference.
First responders from more than 50 agencies across Georgia gathered in Marietta on Thursday for a mental health conference.
Peachtree Corners Police Department? Community weighs pros and cons
The city of Peachtree Corners is working to decide whether to form its own police force, and some of its residents already have strong opinions on the matter.
The city of Peachtree Corners is working to decide whether to form its own police force, and some of its residents already have strong opinions on the matter.
Ten years later: Families remember victims of fiery I-285 plane crash
A decade after a fiery plane crash on I-285 in DeKalb County killed the four people on board and halted traffic, families are still grieving.
A decade after a fiery plane crash on I-285 in DeKalb County killed the four people on board and halted traffic, families are still grieving.
Grady unveils more plans for freestanding ER in southern Fulton County
Grady Health System and Union City officials unveiled more plans on Thursday for a new freestanding emergency department.
Grady Health System and Union City officials unveiled more plans on Thursday for a new freestanding emergency department.
Two armed suspects captured after two-month manhunt in Newton County
Two armed and dangerous men are behind bars following an assault on March 4.
Two armed and dangerous men are behind bars following an assault on March 4.