Grandmother charged in drowning death of 2-year-old at Roswell pool

A Roswell grandmother is now in custody charged in connection with the drowning of her 2-year-old grandson during a family gathering.

• Jul 15

Georgia mom turns tragic drowning into mission to save others

After her young son drowned, a Polk County mother is on a mission to save as many people as possible through access to survival swim lessons.

• Jul 14

Lake Lanier drowning: Officials recover body of 60-year-old Buford man

A 60-year-old Buford man drowned Wednesday afternoon at a popular Lake Lanier campground, Georgia Department of Natural Resources officials say.

• Jul 10

Georgia reports higher number of deadly crashes, drownings during Fourth of July weekend

More than a dozen people died on Georgia's roads and on the water during the Fourth of July holiday celebrations, authorities report.

• Jul 6

Body of missing Lilburn man recovered from Lake Allatoona after search

Crews had been searching for Fidel Ojwang after he went over the back of a ski boat into Lake Allatoona and did not resurface on Sunday.

• Jul 6

Georgia lifeguard called a hero after saving young boy from drowning

A Georgia lifeguard's quick thinking helped save a young boy who had wandered into the pool at a popular waterpark.

• Jul 3

14-year-old boy drowns after jumping off diving rock at Floyd County creek

Authorities say 14-year-old Tyler Brown jumped off a popular diving rock into Armuchee Creek and never resurfaced.

• Jun 30

Roswell toddler's drowning renews calls for swim lessons, pool safety

Water safety experts say drowning remains one of the leading causes of death for young children in Georgia and often happens quietly, making swim lessons critical.

• Jun 23

Crews searching for 73-year-old man who disappeared in Lake Hartwell

The search continues for a 73-year-old man who authorities say disappeared in Georgia's Lake Hartwell over the weekend.

• Jun 22

Missing swimmer's body found in Lake Lanier, authorities report

A 21-year-old man disappeared while swimming with friends near an island off Robinson Park, according to the Hall County Sheriff's Office.

• Jun 14

Body of Atlanta teen recovered from Morgan County lake

The body of an Atlanta teen who went missing in a Morgan County lake this week has been recovered, police say.

• Jun 12

Body of missing Woodstock swimmer recovered in Cobb County

Authorities say Otoniel Cruz jumped into Noonday Creek over Memorial Day weekend and was swept away by the current. His body was discovered days later.

• May 28

North Carolina woman found dead in Georgia's Lake Chatuge

A boater found the 59-year-old North Carolina woman's body in the lake early Saturday morning. Now local and state agencies are trying to learn what happened before she died.

• May 12

Two 3-year-olds drown at Crisp County home, police and GBI investigating

Two young children have died after police say they drowned at a home in Cordele, Georgia. Their deaths remain under investigation

• Apr 23

Georgia man drowns in Lake Lanier during fishing trip, deputies say

Investigators say the Georgia man was trying to dislodge his fishing lure when he fell into Lake Lanier and drowned.

• Apr 10