Georgia boards to pay $3M for blocking military spouse jobs

The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a first-of-its-kind $3 million settlement with dozens of Georgia licensing boards after federal officials found military families were being unlawfully blocked from working.

Gwinnett police arrest 'porch pirates' dressed as Amazon drivers

Gwinnett County police are asking residents to come forward after arresting two suspected porch pirates who allegedly dressed as delivery drivers to steal packages.

Watch: Elephant briefly escapes, roams New Mexico zoo before safe return

A 52-year-old Asian elephant named Alice briefly escaped her enclosure at Albuquerque’s ABQ BioPark on Sunday morning and wandered the zoo.

Metro Atlanta leaders urge veto of controversial election bill

A high-stakes political standoff is unfolding at the Georgia State Capitol as a controversial election bill heads to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk that would force nonpartisan elections upon the state's most populous counties.

Barbie Dream Fest in Florida outrages fans: ‘I asked for a refund’

Barbie Dream Fest promised a dream – but fans say it was a flop, sparking refund demands and comparisons to the infamous Fyre Festival and Willy Wonka event.

Georgia woman charged with exploiting 6-month-old infant

A 20-year-old woman faces multiple felony charges for the sexual exploitation of a 6-month-old infant.

No bond for suspect in deadly Midtown student housing shooting

The man accused in a deadly 2024 shooting at a west Midtown student housing center was denied bond on Tuesday, according to court officials.

Woman in hijab alleges racial profiling at Sen. Cory Booker event

A tense confrontation outside a Decatur church has led to allegations of racial profiling after a Stone Mountain woman wearing a hijab was barred from a high-profile event Friday.

Pregnant dog shot in Meriwether County; shelter issues plea

The Meriwether County Animal Services issued an urgent plea Monday after a pregnant dog and another canine were brought to the shelter with gunshot wounds.

Trump administration must suspend White House ballroom construction, judge orders

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to suspend its construction of a $400 million ballroom where it demolished the East Wing of the White House.

JD Vance tells conservative podcast he believes UFOs are demons

In an interview last week, Vice President J.D. Vance told a conservative podcaster that he believes UFOs are demons. 

What is hydrocodone? Tiger Woods found with pills after DUI crash

Golf star Tiger Woods was found with two white pills, later identified as the opioid hydrocodone. Here's what to know.

Traffic stop leads to major drug, weapons arrest in Alpharetta

A routine traffic stop in Alpharetta led to a major arrest involving drugs, weapons and outstanding felony warrants, according to police.

Wanted person at large after DeKalb County raid triggers lockdown

Authorities are still searching for a wanted individual following a loud warrant service and school lockdown in Lithonia on Tuesday.

See it: Trump’s presidential library renderings revealed in new video

A newly released animated video is offering the first public look at renderings of President Donald Trump’s proposed presidential library.

Handcuffed woman who squeezed out of window of Michigan police car caught days after escape

A Michigan woman who managed to escape police custody by squeezing out of a patrol vehicle window while handcuffed over the weekend is back in custody, the Muskegon County Prosecutor's Office confirmed.