Former Georgia beauty queen sentenced to life in prison
Pageant queen Trinity Poague was found guilty of felony murder, aggravated battery, and cruelty to a child in the death of 18-month-old JD Williams.
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Pageant queen Trinity Poague was found guilty of felony murder, aggravated battery, and cruelty to a child in the death of 18-month-old JD Williams.
Georgia State Representative Sharon Henderson is facing federal charges after investigators say she illegally collected nearly $18,000 in pandemic unemployment benefits while serving as an elected official.
An insurance company has filed a federal lawsuit against BioLab Inc. over the massive warehouse fire that forced thousands to shelter in place last year.
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.
Ja'Quon Stembridge, the 19-year-old who drew statewide attention for his rapid rise inside the Georgia GOP, has stepped down months after winning a top party leadership role.
Education, insurance, healthcare and tax policy are all set for major changes as dozens of new Georgia laws roll out on Jan. 1 and July 1, 2026.
The Southeastern Conference paid tribute to former Commissioner Roy Kramer before Saturday's SEC Championship Game between No. 3 Georgia and No. 10 Alabama.
Two weeks after a viral on-field brawl led to nearly 80 suspensions, a judge reversed the penalties, allowing Gainesville and Langston Hughes to resume their playoff matchup.
Georgia's largest utility wants to spend more than $15 billion to increase its electricity capacity by 50% over the next six years to serve data centers.
Two Tifton police officers were shot in the line of duty on Friday, and state leaders are offering support as the community awaits updates on the investigation.
Paulding County authorities have identified skeletal remains discovered in 2021 as those of a man who vanished more than a decade ago.
Weeks after College Park City Manager Lindell Miller was fired in a surprise vote during a city council meeting, city leaders are giving her a $100,000 severance package.
Homeowners who live just beyond DeKalb–Peachtree Airport's runway are worried about what new hangers could mean for their property values.
For decades, Victor and Theodora Economy's light show have kept the holiday season merry and bright for visitors.
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced Wednesday that the state's Gang Prosecution Unit has secured convictions against 16 members of the 1-8 Trey Gangster Bloods.
Georgia's Ethics Commission says Lt. Gov. Burt Jones can loan $10 million loan to his campaign committee.
Georgia's winter heating assistance program officially opened Monday, but widespread delays in federal funding mean many local agencies still do not have the money they need to help residents.
A person involved in an assault investigation was shot by a Sandy Springs police officer after pulling a gun on law enforcement, officials say.
Georgia Tech has announced a new five-year contract for coach Brent Key.
Democrats are looking to win back the Georgia governor's office after decades of GOP control.
Advocates for people in immigrant communities experiencing domestic violence warn that widespread fear of ICE is stopping many victims from reaching out for help.
Georgia prison officials have scheduled an execution for Stacey Humphreys, who was convicted of killing two real estate agents in 2003.
The FBI says hundreds of kilos of meth were discovered in blueberries pallets that had been shipped from Mexico to North Georgia.
Investigators say the innocent victim was celebrating her birthday with friends at a car meet-up when a shootout between two groups took her life.
Live in metro Atlanta? Your next Walmart delivery could be delivered by a drone in five minutes or less.
A special election has been set for voters in northern Gwinnett County to fill a vacant Georgia State Senate seat.
The city of Atlanta is currently hosting a powerhouse gathering of celebrities, philanthropists, and academic leaders for the inaugural HBCU AwareFest. The weeklong event aims to celebrate Black excellence while raising critical funds to eliminate the student loan debt burden facing graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
A 7-year-old boy was found dead early Wednesday morning at a DeKalb County home, authorities said.
The city faces financial questions, but leaders and locals are determined to protect Hiram's legacy and future.
A child's immigration case is fueling national and online debate — and raising new questions about how deportations are carried out, including the role of major airlines like Delta.