Late Georgia Congressman David Scott to be honored with marker in Stockbridge
The Henry County Board of Commissioners is set to honor the legacy of David Scott with a special honorary marker ceremony Tuesday in Stockbridge.
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The Henry County Board of Commissioners is set to honor the legacy of David Scott with a special honorary marker ceremony Tuesday in Stockbridge.
Experts blame a combination of drought, pollution, and sewage runoff for the 20-mile fish kill, raising concerns for the local environment, economy, and climate change impacts.
The daughter of reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley was arrested in Cherokee County over the weekend on multiple traffic charges.
Authorities say a neighbor reported finding the body of a 44-year-old woman at the home on Wilkerson Way on Sunday morning.
So far, nine people have died in crashes across Georgia during the busy Memorial Day weekend travel period, data from the Georgia State Patrol reveals.
A high-speed chase ended with a driver jumping into a Georgia's Lake Hartwell to try to get away from officers, police say.
Volunteers placed commemorative tokens at Georgia National Cemetery as part of a nationwide effort to honor fallen service members.
Sen. Jon Ossoff opened Georgia Democrats' first 2026 campaign office, signaling an early push as Georgia GOP faces runoffs.
Despite the rain, crowds flocked to the second annual Dream Asia Festival at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds on Friday, celebrating Memorial Day weekend with Asian food, performances, and cultural experiences.
All of the Georgia Department of Corrections' facilities around the state have been placed on lockdown after "altercation" at Dooly State Prison sent nine inmates to the hospital.
The Decatur man was accused of beating the toddler so hard the boy was declared brain dead while the child's mother was at work.
A former CDC supervisor admitted in court to stealing more than $190,000 in taxpayer money by creating fake invoices and directing her own employees to approve the payments.
Police say a maintenance worker checking the closed Kroger on Cobb Parkway for a leak discovered the body on Thursday morning.
Authorities say former CDC supervisor Gwendolyn Brandon used dozens of fake invoices to steal over $190,000 from the federal government in less than two years.
Apple orchards are feeling the state's month-long drought, and it's already showing signs of affecting the upcoming harvest season.
The City of South Fulton is recognizing three leaders who've have spent decades pouring into the community with their own honorary street signs.
Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested in Georgia last week for driving 135 mph in a 70 mph zone.
A train crash in Hall County is under investigation after officials say a Norfolk Southern train struck a lowboy tractor trailer on the tracks Thursday morning.
Detectives believe there may be more possible victims of the accused serial rapist in Georgia and Ohio, with incidents that may date back to 2022.
For one graduating senior, walking across Georgia Tech's campus carries a deeper meaning.
The former police chief of the small Georgia town is now facing charges as part of an investigation in misconduct by members of her department, the GBI says.
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners, Board of Education and Sheriff's Office have signed a new tri-party agreement that expands the county's School Resource Officer program from 12 officers to 25, more than doubling the number of deputies assigned to schools across the district.
Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms captured the Georgia Democratic gubernatorial primary with 56% of the vote on Tuesday, surpassing the majority threshold needed to avoid a runoff and positioning herself as the Democratic nominee heading into the November general election.
Chef Carlos Brown has prepared world-class meals for high-profile people like Oprah Winfrey, Jim Carrey, and the Obamas. However, when he made the decision to open his restaurant in McDonough, Georgia, his primary goal was to ensure his rich cultural heritage became a local staple.
Goodwill of North Georgia is helping thousands of formerly incarcerated people earn trade certifications and find jobs.
Trump is visiting Wheeler High School in Marietta as part of a trip focused on education and affordability.
Isabelle Rose Johnson is described by investigators as a dangerous woman who could be using disguises and fake stories to remain on the run.
As thousands of soccer fans traveled to Atlanta for the FIFA World Cup, federal, state and local law enforcement agencies launched a monthlong operation targeting human trafficking and child exploitation.
Ciarre Campbell is accused of killing his mother in her Buckhead home and will remain in custody at the Fulton County Jail without bond.
A report concludes that more than twice the planned amount of swimming pool chemicals were improperly stored at a Georgia plant, leading to a fire in 2024.