New timeline revealed for Colt Gray criminal trial

Colt Gray will stand trial in mid-October for his criminal charges following a scheduling order issued by a Barrow County Superior Court judge.

Social Security report predicts when benefits could be slashed

The Social Security Administration (SSA) provided its latest projections Tuesday for when its reserve funds are expected to run out and when those collecting old-age or survivor benefits could see their monthly checks slashed significantly. 

FDA: Pet food recalled over nutritional deficiency

Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.

Richmond County dog attack leaves 3-month-old infant dead

A 3-month-old infant died following a suspected dog attack inside a Hillwood Circle home, authorities said.

Karmelo Anthony found guilty, sentenced to 35 years in prison for the 2025 track meet stabbing

Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder in connection with the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter allegedly set fires, then helped extinguish them

A former volunteer firefighter in Pennsylvania has been arrested after he allegedly set multiple fires and then responded to the scenes with the fire department to help extinguish them.

State council raises concerns in Douglas County coroner probe

Douglas County Coroner Renee Godwin is fighting to save her reputation and possible suspension following a barrage of state allegations targeting her administration.

Nicholson barn fire: Crews extinguish blaze on New Kings Bridge Road

Firefighters rushed to New Kings Bridge Road in Nicholson on Tuesday morning to battle a massive blaze tearing through a barn.

Police hunt for 2 people after McDonough neighborhood shooting

Henry County police are hunting for two gunmen who shot at a vehicle on Big Cotton Trail during a McDonough shooting incident.

Carroll County drug bust: K-9 uncovers 1,800 pounds of marijuana on I-20

State troopers seized more than 1,800 pounds of marijuana and 4,000 illegal THC vape cartridges during a Carroll County traffic stop on Interstate 20.

Alligator attacks suspect who tried escaping through its swamp

A man accused of running from law enforcement by cutting through a swamp on Sunday was soon greeted by something potentially scarier than jail time: an alligator.

Atlanta weapons pipeline: Feds charge 5 in massive crackdown

Federal authorities dismantled a massive multiagency international gun-smuggling pipeline rooted in the city of Atlanta.