Union County man accused of child sexual exploitation

The Union County Sheriff's Office began investigating Joshua Bowers after receiving a tip last week.

Former DeKalb jailer admits to sexual relations with inmate

A former jailer for the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office pleaded guilty to having a sexual relationship with an inmate and violating her oath as a public officer on Monday.

Pedestrian 'seriously injured' after being struck in Cobb

A pedestrian was seriously injured in Cobb County on Tuesday when they were struck by a passing vehicle on Cumberland Parkway.

ICE in Minnesota: St. Paul students walk out in protest

Federal immigration agents continue their presence in Minnesota on Wednesday, exactly a week after an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in her vehicle in Minneapolis. Find live updates on ICE's operations in Minnesota here.

GBI arrests Cobb County police officer for sexual battery against a child

Cobb County Police Officer Withman Benjamin was arrested by the GBI and charged with sexual battery against a child under 16 following a months-long investigation.

Kemp's final legislative agenda focuses on affordability, infrastructure

Gov. Brian Kemp previewed his 2026 legislative agenda at Eggs and Issues, proposing $1.8B for I-75 express lanes and a $50M grant to address homelessness.

Gainesville High School stripped of runner-up title

Gainesville High School must forfeit its state runner-up title and pay a fine after the GHSA ruled an ineligible player participated in the football playoffs.

Walz impeachment articles drafted by Minnesota House lawmakers

Arguing that “[taxpayers] are demanding accountability of their elected officials," Minnesota House Republicans are set to introduce articles of impeachment against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

Second suspect arrested months after shooting at DeKalb County Ingles

DeKalb County deputies and U.S. Marshals arrested Christian Price on Tuesday for an April shooting at an Ingles on Rockbridge Road that injured two bystanders.

Illinois congresswoman moves to impeach DHS Sec. Kristi Noem

An Illinois congresswoman accused DHS Sec. Noem of obstructing Congress and self-dealing in articles of impeachment.

Avian flu reported at Walker County poultry farm

A case of the avian flu has been confirmed at a commercial poultry operation in Walker County.

Washington Post reporter’s home searched by FBI in classified documents probe, newspaper says

FBI agents searched the home of a Washington Post reporter as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of taking home classified material, the newspaper reported.

US freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran

The State Department is pausing all visa processing for 75 countries in an effort to crack down on applicants deemed likely to become a public charge.