Hurricane Melissa slams toward Jamaica as powerful Category 5 storm

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica. Forecasters said it would be the strongest hurricane to hit the island since record keeping began in 1851.

Nick Mangold, Jets legend and former Ohio State standout, dies at 41

Nick Mangold, the stalwart center who anchored the Jets’ offensive line for over a decade and became one of the most respected players in franchise history, has passed away at the age of 41.

Kemp to lead delegation to Japan following South Korea visit

Gov. Brian Kemp is leading a Georgia delegation to Japan after a South Korea visit to strengthen business ties and attend the SEUS-Japan Conference.

Woman shot and killed while celebrating birthday in DeKalb County

A woman celebrating her birthday was killed during a shootout at a car meet-up in DeKalb County, according to police.

Georgia stroke survivor faces losing SNAP benefits amid shutdown

A Georgia stroke survivor worries how she'll survive if SNAP benefits end in November due to the government shutdown.

Cherokee County deputies shoot armed man, find his mother dead in home

Deputies shot an armed man and later found his mother dead inside an Acworth home, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.

Police: Woman shoots man in face with shotgun in Upson County

A woman faces aggravated assault charges after shooting a man in the face with a shotgun in Upson County, according to deputies.

Avian flu confirmed at commercial poultry farm in Gordon County

The Georgia Department of Agriculture said it has confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) at a commercial poultry operation in Gordon County.

Memorial ride honors Georgia cyclist killed by suspected drunk driver

Hundreds of cyclists hit the road Saturday morning for a memorial ride honoring Carlos Moreno, a beloved cyclist and father of four who was hit and killed while riding his bike last weekend.

Cobb County mom pleads guilty in toddler’s fentanyl death

A Cobb County mother will spend decades in prison after pleading guilty to charges connected to her 2-year-old son’s fentanyl death, according to prosecutors.

1 arrested, 1 injured in shooting at Austin Central Library

Austin police said one person has been transported to the hospital after what they are calling a “critical incident" in downtown Austin Saturday.