Georgia Tech eyes ACC title as Alberto Mendoza takes over for Haynes King at quarterback

Georgia Tech has high hopes for the upcoming football season under coach Brent Key.

• Aug 19

Tennessee attempted murder suspect caught in Hapeville, sheriff says

Kenneth Spruill was wanted on several charges in Tennessee and for a probation violation in Fulton County, authorities said.

• Aug 18

3 executions carried out in a single day, first time since 2010

Tennessee and Oklahoma executed inmates within 30 minutes of each other on Thursday, followed by Alabama later in the day.

• Aug 13

Severe storms could impact more than 90 million across multiple states

States across the Midwest and northern Plains could see ongoing flooding as severe storms hit, forecasters say.

• Jun 9

Georgia woman who faked being pregnant teen sentenced to prison

Prosecutors say the Athens woman "preyed on the hopes and dreams" of Tennessee couples who were looking to adopt a newborn baby.

• May 18

Tennessee trio face federal charges in California crypto robbery spree, prosecutors say

Three men from Tennessee have been indicted on federal charges, including attempted kidnapping, in connection with an alleged crime spree targeting cryptocurrency owners in California.

• May 12

Here are the 22 candidates hoping to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress

A district attorney, a state senator and a trash-hauling entrepreneur are among the 22 candidates bidding to succeed former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in a Georgia congressional seat.

• Jan 15

Ex-national parks employee pleads guilty to stealing government funds

Prosecutors say the ex-employee used fraudulent overtime claims to steal almost $40,000 from the U.S. Department of the Interior.

• Jan 9