Walker County man convicted of 2016 killing once ruled a suicide
A Walker County jury convicted Marshall Payne of the 2016 killing of Donald Fickey Jr., a case first ruled a suicide until new evidence led investigators to reopen it years later.
Mother, toddler killed in deadly Chattooga County house fire identified
Officials identified 32-year-old Natalie Cropper and her 2-year-old daughter as the victims of an Oct. 5 house fire in Chattooga County.
Concerns rise over foster care cuts tied to rising costs, shutdown fallout
Georgia Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver is raising concerns after state officials confirmed rising foster care costs and the federal shutdown created a major budget shortfall, forcing changes to DFCS service delivery.
Peachtree City man accused of using AI to create child sexual abuse images
Police say a Peachtree City man used artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse images from real photos of a victim he knew.
Portland protester accused of threatening officers and their families at ICE facility
John Paul Cupp, 45, is accused of making violent threats at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in South Portland.
Driver of stolen car rolls into oncoming traffic on Colorado highway killing 5, including 3 children
Five people are dead, including three children, after the driver of a stolen car allegedly crashed into oncoming traffic on Highway 83 in Douglas County, Colorado.
Atlanta small businesses hope for big boost holiday shopping
Atlanta small businesses are hoping Black Friday and Small Business Saturday bring a crucial holiday boost as Invest Atlanta urges residents to shop local amid falling consumer confidence.
Missing Georgia 2-month-old found safe in Nashville
A missing 2-month-old from Clayton County was safely located in Nashville, where police arrested the child’s biological father.
DOJ opens investigation into SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay over rollator walker ban
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it is opening an investigation to figure out whether SeaWorld Orlando's recent policy change to ban rollator walkers with seats violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Woman charged after shooting DeKalb County officer during hostage call
A Riverdale woman accused of shooting a DeKalb County officer during a hostage call has been charged with multiple felonies, including aggravated assault and firearm offenses, the GBI says.
New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?
Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.
Gainesville may sue after GHSA upholds player suspensions
Gainesville is considering legal action after GHSA upheld suspensions for 35 players involved in last week’s playoff brawl.
Conyers police lieutenant arrested, accused of theft by deception
GBI agents arrested Conyers Police Lt. Jesus Cadena on theft by deception charges, accusing him of using his position to secure a donation for personal use; he’s on leave pending an internal review.
‘Dress a little better’: Transportation secretary urges Americans to ditch pajamas, slippers at airport
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging travelers to try “dressing with some respect," asking Americans to ditch pajamas and slippers during the busy Thanksgiving travel rush.
Tuesday storms: Another strong round of storms expected Tuesday afternoon
Storms could cause significant travel delays across Georgia on Tuesday, including at Atlanta’s airport, before clearing out overnight and giving way to a cool, clear Thanksgiving.
41 Brunswick football players suspended, school fined $5K
41 players suspended. Brunswick High says it accepts the GHSA’s ruling and will comply with all sanctions.
4 Gainesville football players reinstated; dozens still suspended
The Georgia High School Association upheld the bulk of its player suspensions Tuesday morning, keeping dozens of Gainesville athletes sidelined following a benches-clearing brawl.
Campbell’s exec caught allegedly calling products ‘s--- for poor people’
Accusations are making their rounds after a Campbell Soup Company executive allegedly made disparaging comments regarding the company’s customers and employees.
Cheerleader who died aboard Carnival cruise ship cremated, death certificate reveals
Anna Kepner, the Florida 18-year-old who died aboard a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month, has been cremated, according to a copy of her death certificate obtained by Fox News.
Maria De La Rosa: Latin musician and influencer killed in California shooting
A rising Latin musician and influencer was shot and killed while sitting in her car in the San Fernando Valley over the weekend, authorities said.