Multistate crime spree suspect changes plea to guilty in Oglethorpe County

A North Carolina man who polie say went on a multistate crime spree that led to the death of an Oglethorpe County man has changed his plea in Georgia.

Truck driver finds 1,800 pounds of marijuana hidden in cargo, sheriff says

A truck driver’s quick action led to a massive drug bust in Butts County after he discovered 1,800 pounds of marijuana hidden in his cargo, according to the sheriff.

Dolly Parton, RuPaul mural becomes gathering place for mourning fans

Mourners gathered at a West Asheville hair salon mural depicting Dolly Parton and RuPaul following the country icon's death at age 80.

Firefighter rappels down Mount Yonah to rescue stranded climber

A stranded climber was rescued from the west face of Mount Yonah on Tuesday and escaped the perilous situation uninjured.

Father of USS Abraham Lincoln sailor released from immigration detention

A father was released from immigration detention after Border Patrol officers arrested him while he was waiting for his son, a Navy sailor, to return from the USS Abraham Lincoln.

Judge denies Minnesota bid to keep ICE agent jailed in Texas

A judge has denied an attempt by Minnesota officials to block the release of the ICE agent charged in a January shooting in Minneapolis as the state battles with Texas Governor Greg Abbott over the agent's extradition.

Meth concealed in cucumbers leads to prison sentences in Gainesville

Two men will serve 15 years in federal prison after law enforcement uncovered more than 700 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside a cucumber shipment outside a Gainesville warehouse, federal officials announced.