Video shows Atlanta police finding sisters believed to be abducted

Body camera video released by the Atlanta Police Department shows the moment officers found two young sisters believed to have been kidnapped​ from their mother over the weekend.

• Aug 18

3 executions carried out in a single day, first time since 2010

Tennessee and Oklahoma executed inmates within 30 minutes of each other on Thursday, followed by Alabama later in the day.

• Aug 13

Stolen Civil War-era cannonballs found in suitcase at Alabama airport

Law enforcement officials say a set of stolen Civil War-era cannonballs was discovered in a passenger's suitcase during a routine security screening at Alabama's Gulf Shores International Airport.

• Jul 30

Bertha weakens to tropical depression after dumping rain along Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.

• Jul 23

Georgia and Alabama GOP runoffs and more primaries to watch today

Voters are casting ballots in four states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday, including the runoff race in Georgia to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.

• Jun 16

Severe storms could impact more than 90 million across multiple states

States across the Midwest and northern Plains could see ongoing flooding as severe storms hit, forecasters say.

• Jun 9

Federal judge remains in office after secret discipline in affair with police officer, report says

A court investigation found that a federal judge had an affair with a police officer, including having sex in chambers overheard by staff, but remains on the bench with a "private reprimand.".

• May 29

What to know about today's primaries in Georgia, Kentucky and more

Polls have closed for primaries in several states on Tuesday, including the most expensive House primary in history.

• May 19

Supreme Court voting ruling sparks worry for Black voters in the South

A new generation of civil rights leaders is rallying against efforts to dismantle the Voting Rights Act.

• May 17

Recent UGA graduate dies after jumping off cliff into Alabama lake

A trip to celebrate a University of Georgia student's recent graduation ended in tragedy when he died after jumping off a cliff into an Alabama lake.

• May 15

Ex-Alabama player pleads guilty to fraud by impersonating Falcons quarterback

The former University of Alabama football player pleaded guilty to defrauding investors of millions of dollars in part by putting on makeup and wigs to impersonate Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and other NFL players.

• Apr 28

Ex-Alabama player accused of impersonating Falcons QB in loan fraud scheme

The former Alabama defensive lineman is accused of using wigs, costumes, and forged documents to pretend to be NFL players and secure almost $20 million in loans.

• Apr 17

Midnight train: Traveling America by rail during the government shutdown

Long security lines at airports are driving people crazy as Congress and President Donald Trump try to work out a budget stalemate.

• Mar 29

Man who fled trial in DeKalb County in 2024 caught in Alabama

A DeKalb County man who officials say went on the run during his kidnapping trial is back in custody after he was caught in Alabama.

• Mar 23

Tuskegee coach Benjy Taylor to sue Morehouse, campus police officers after being handcuffed after game

Tuskegee men's basketball coach Benjy Taylor is expected to announce a lawsuit Friday against Morehouse College and two campus police officers after he was handcuffed and escorted off the court following a game earlier this year.

• Mar 19

Georgia Power, Alabama Power receive record federal energy loan

Federal energy officials say they will loan a record $26.5 billion federal loan to Georgia Power and Alabama Power to expand electricity supply.

• Feb 26

Georgia prosecutors back ex-Black Panther's conviction, criticize judge

Georgia prosecutors argue new DNA evidence still implicates H. Rap Brown in the 2000 deputy shootings, while also accusing the original lead prosecutor—now a Fulton County judge—of serious misconduct.

• Feb 19

Man accused of planning to kill President Biden during Atlanta debate

An Alabama man is accused of traveling to Atlanta with the plan to sneak into the debate and murder then-President Biden.

• Jan 29

Tuskegee University police chief arrested on DUI charge after driving wrong way in Sandy Springs

Tuskegee University officials said Police Chief Kareem Easley has been placed on administrative leave after being arrested for driving under the influence in Sandy Springs, Georgia, on New Year's Day.

• Jan 2

No. 3 Georgia ends No. 10 Alabama's hold on rivalry, beats Crimson Tide 28-7 to win SEC championship

No. 3 Georgia has solidified its position for a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff by beating Alabama in the Southeastern Conference championship game for the first time.

• Dec 8, 2025

SEC pays tribute to late former Commissioner Roy Kramer

The Southeastern Conference paid tribute to former Commissioner Roy Kramer before Saturday's SEC Championship Game between No. 3 Georgia and No. 10 Alabama.

• Dec 7, 2025