Deputy police chief accused of sexual assault retires from Atlanta VA

Accused of sexually assaulting a woman, the deputy chief of the Atlanta VA's troubled police department has retired while under investigation, disappointing his alleged victim. Johnnie McCullor had been suspended with pay since May. Police Chief Beverly Banks, heard in a leaked audio saying, "I don't want to hire black women," remains suspended while a national team of VA investigators probes a dysfunctional department culture.

Clearwater WWII veteran celebrates 106th birthday with 5 generations of his family

A Clearwater WWII veteran celebrated his 106th birthday on Saturday. Five generations of his family gathered at a Largo home to reflect on his fondest memories.

What does Project 2025 say about veterans benefits?

Project 2025, a conservative playbook outlining policy proposals and personnel picks for a possible second Trump presidency, includes plans for changes at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Recording: VA police chief didn't want to hire minority female cops because of 'attitude'

The now-suspended police chief at the Atlanta VA Medical Center once said in a staff meeting that she no longer wanted to hire Black or Hispanic female officers because they "come with a whole lot of attitude."

'Unacceptable behavior' prompts VA to suspend top cops at Atlanta Medical Center

Allegations of "unacceptable behavior" prompted the Veterans Administration to place three top police officers at the Atlanta VA Medical Center on paid suspension.

Program helps military members, veterans get out of debt

After serving our country, many veterans end up fighting debt in the form of credit cards, auto loans, medical bills, or student loans. Now, there's a free resource to help military members and veterans with that issue.

Atlanta veterans step closer to Vietnam War Memorial in Piedmont Park

The group Sons of Atlanta has been working to get the memorial built near the 14th Street entrance to Piedmont Park since 2015.

Atlanta Braves honor Gold Star families as Acuña faces season-ending surgery

Ronald Acuna Jr. will not forget his Sunday in Pittsburgh anytime soon and neither will Atlanta Braves fans after the star player tore his ACL.

Daniel Perry trial: Gov. Abbott issues full pardon, restoration of civil rights

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a full pardon to Army Sgt. Daniel Perry, who was convicted last April of murdering Black Lives Matter protestor Garrett Foster.

Congress honors deceased Korean War hero from Georgia with lying in honor ceremony

Congress gave one of its highest final tributes on Monday — a lying in honor ceremony at the Capitol — to Ralph Puckett Jr., who led an outnumbered company in battle during the Korean War and was the last surviving veteran of that war to receive the Medal of Honor.