Authorities investigating death of inmate at Troup County Jail
George Ellis is the second inmate in custody at the Troup County Jail who has died this year.
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George Ellis is the second inmate in custody at the Troup County Jail who has died this year.
Fire officials said the bystanders' quick thinking helped keep the 71-year-old man's blood flowing during the most critical moments.
Horizon Christian Academy said in a statement that it is grieving after "an incredibly difficult week" following the deaths of students Jackson Mobley, Jaylyn Fehr, and Charlotte Martin, who were killed last Monday morning when their vehicle veered off the road and burst into flames in Jackson County, Florida.
Georgia State Patrol says 27-year-old Shamir Sir Charles Ivey of Hialeah, Florida, now faces multiple charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop, crashing into another vehicle and trying to run from troopers.
Cobb County authorities are searching for a suspect after an early morning police encounter led to gunfire and a pursuit on Terrell Mill Road.
Residents say they lost everything as flames destroyed 18 units at a local complex.
Investigators say the Georgia man was trying to dislodge his fishing lure when he fell into Lake Lanier and drowned.
Health officials are urging people who bought chicken salad products from a Georgia supermarket to throw them away due to a potential Salmonella contamination.
A three-week fugitive operation led by the U.S. Marshals Service and local law enforcement agencies resulted in 78 arrests and the seizure of dozens of illegal firearms and drugs across metro Atlanta, officials said.
Helen locals are helping keep small businesses alive during the off-season. While Oktoberfest and Christmas bring in thousands of tourists, not much tourism revenue comes in January through April.
William Cooper Gatch was set to graduate from the University of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in agricultural education.
It's been nearly five years since the woman's remains were found in Troup County's West Point Lake, and deputies are hoping someone can help identify her.
Clay Fuller's victory in Georgia's runoff election has kept the seat in Republican hands, but Democrats are seeing some encouraging signs with the results.
Georgia's Agriculture commissioner announced a major drug bust Monday in DeKalb County that led to the seizure of 120 pounds of marijuana and nearly $4.8 million in illegal hemp products.
At Old Rucker Farm, students from Cambridge High School are getting hands-on experience in agriculture and entrepreneurship, caring for animals, harvesting crops and running their own small business.
A Roswell native who was held hostage in Iran in 1979 shares how today's Middle East conflict brings back painful memories.
An Emergency Room Nurse with Emory University Hospital is making an impact on with her YouTube Channel, 'Mini Med School with Nurse Dolly.'
Family-friendly Par 3 Tournament highlights Masters midweek as Augusta National unveils a new player services building.
Students from Horizon Christian Academy in Cumming were traveling to St. George Island when their vehicle crashed in Franklin County, leaving three dead and one critically injured.
Republican Clay Fuller faced Democrat Shawn Harris in a Georgia runoff election after Marjorie Taylor Greene stepped down from her House seat.
The honor places the Georgia Democrat in the national spotlight as party leaders argue recent setbacks mask growing Democratic momentum in the state.
Dry vegetation, low humidity and gusty winds, combined with ongoing drought conditions, could create critical fire weather conditions across parts of eastern and central Georgia on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
An Army sergeant accused of shooting and wounding five people at a Georgia base faces a June court-martial after he pleaded guilty to some charges.
As polls close in the runoff between Clay Fuller and Shawn Harris, prediction markets are shaping a different kind of election narrative in Georgia.
Just outside Augusta National, Club Magnolia offers a hidden Masters experience powered by connections to metro Atlanta.
The pressure is already on for both Czechia and South Africa as they return to the field Thursday at the FIFA World Cup in Atlanta.
San Francisco hit three homers in the second inning, including a two-run shot by Luis Arraez, Carson Whisenhunt won a matchup of rookie starting pitchers and the Giants held off the Atlanta Braves 7-5 to sweep a split doubleheader.
A massive turnout of Colombian soccer fans packed Las Delicias de La Abuela in Doraville, Georgia, to watch the Colombia-Uzbekistan FIFA Men's World Cup match.
With decades of service to the Athens community, Fisher says he plans to prioritize housing, homelessness, and infrastructure as he prepares to take office in January 2027.
Blending local artistry and Olympic history, these kinetic sculptures surprise and delight visitors, transforming a familiar sight into a joyful celebration of movement and community.