Half of Georgia State Patrol chases end in crashes
A new five-year analysis shows Georgia State Patrol troopers initiate pursuits almost daily -- and more than half end in crashes, many triggered by low-level traffic stops.
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A new five-year analysis shows Georgia State Patrol troopers initiate pursuits almost daily -- and more than half end in crashes, many triggered by low-level traffic stops.
Wednesday's scheduled execution of a Cobb death row inmate has been suspended as the State Board of Pardons and Paroles considers a clemency application.
The U.S. Justice Department is suing Fulton County to obtain sensitive voter records from the 2020 presidential election.
A longtime law enforcement officer and beloved community volunteer died after being struck by a vehicle while helping with traffic during a Christmas parade in Forsyth County.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced $350 million in funding for relief efforts following Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby.
Brian Jack is a first-term Republican congressman from Georgia, but he's become a key figure in the Oval Office.
Derrick Groves, 28, was sentenced Friday to two life sentences over a 2018 double murder, with the Louisiana judge rebuking him for the disruption caused by his five months on the run.
Gainesville High School is headed to Mercedes-Benz Stadium after defeating Rome 37-6 on Thursday night in the Class 5A semifinals.
A homeowner shot two teens who police say were attempting to steal items off their porch in a Southwest Atlanta community. Now, he's facing charges.
Cobb County school leaders have approved banning cell phones in class for some of the district's students, but they have concerns over the state law's implementation.
A former high school football coach in Greene County has been arrested after state investigators say he hit and choked several players during the 2025 season.
Many Georgia farmers says a new federal aid package will help them secure the loans they need to plant next year's crops.
Deputy Joe Crumpton, a U.S. Army veteran and longtime member of the Spalding County Sheriff's Office, died after suffering a medical emergency before crashing his vehicle, authorities say.
The GHSA had originally suspended 41 Brunswick players, including two who were ejected based on the officials' game report.
Joe Beasley devoted his life to "confronting injustice and standing steadfast on the front lines of the struggle for human and civil rights," the Georgia NAACP wrote.
A former vice president at a Baptist university in Georgia has been indicted for allegedly lying about sexually assaulting a female student.
A U.S. Supreme Court case challenging federal limits on coordinated political spending could unleash a wave of big-donor money into Georgia's House, Senate, and statewide contests, experts warn.
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A Georgia law creates a clearer process to determine intellectual disability before trial, strengthening long-sought protections in death penalty cases. Now, the state's interfaith leaders are recognizing the advocates who made it possible.
Body camera video shows the Chamblee officers rotating in and out to keep compressions going without rest in order to save the life of a local father.
A DeKalb County woman will spend the rest of her life in jail for beating her 4-year-old son to death because he wouldn't use the toilet.
If you're hitting the road for the holidays, it's best to start early to avoid the record-breaking crowds this year, AAA predicts.
"Serving as the head football coach at Brunswick High School has truly been one of the greatest honors of my life," Head Coach Garrett Grady said in his resignation letter.
Authorities have accused the former Athens police officer of producing images depicting child abuse and bestiality.
A Decatur man has pleaded guilty to illegally flying a drone over Truist Park during the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
