A federal court has struck down Fayette County's at-large method of electing members to certain county offices, saying the method was a violation of the Voting Rights Act.
A federal court has struck down Fayette County's at-large method of electing members to certain county offices, saying the method was a violation of the Voting Rights Act.
Two Clark Atlanta University students who call themselves brothers despite being from opposite sides of the world have graduated as valedictorian and salutatorian.
Two Clark Atlanta University students who call themselves brothers despite being from opposite sides of the world have graduated as valedictorian and salutatorian.
Sheriff's officials in northwest Georgia say a 2-month-old baby has died after her mother accidentally pinned her to a wall.
Sheriff's officials in northwest Georgia say a 2-month-old baby has died after her mother accidentally pinned her to a wall.
Monroe County sheriff's officials say a man has died after being partially ejected from a truck when it overturned.
Monroe County sheriff's officials say a man has died after being partially ejected from a truck when it overturned.
Police have accused a Wells Fargo personal banker of stealing about $10,600 from an elderly customer's account. Atlanta police spokeswoman Kim Jones says Daniel Araujo befriended a 90-year-old bank customer and asked her...
Gov. Nathan Deal says he believes in the right of atheist groups to donate literature for use in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks just as Bibles are allowed.
Gov. Nathan Deal says he believes in the right of atheist groups to donate literature for use in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks just as Bibles are allowed.
Authorities in Richmond County say three bodies have been recovered in a wooded area in Hephzibah.
Authorities in Richmond County say three bodies have been recovered in a wooded area in Hephzibah.
Authorities say the third suspect in a carjacking from three weeks ago has been arrested in southwest Atlanta.
Authorities say the third suspect in a carjacking from three weeks ago has been arrested in southwest Atlanta.
Authorities say the third suspect in a carjacking from three weeks ago has been arrested in southwest Atlanta.
Police say Wells Fargo personal banker is accused of stealing about $10,600 from an elderly customer's account.
Police say Wells Fargo personal banker is accused of stealing about $10,600 from an elderly customer's account.
Gwinnett County fire rescue officials say a man has been pulled from a ditch after a retaining wall collapsed on him.
Gwinnett County fire rescue officials say a man has been pulled from a ditch after a retaining wall collapsed on him.
A woman accused of arranging for her husband to be killed outside a suburban Atlanta preschool has been arraigned for the third time.
A woman accused of arranging for her husband to be killed outside a suburban Atlanta preschool has been arraigned for the third time.
The solar industry in Georgia wants to force an electric monopoly to use more renewable energy.
The solar industry in Georgia wants to force an electric monopoly to use more renewable energy.
Members of the Southern Baptist Convention's disaster relief organization are making plans at their suburban Atlanta offices to send help to the Oklahoma City area after Monday's tornado.
Members of the Southern Baptist Convention's disaster relief organization are making plans at their suburban Atlanta offices to send help to the Oklahoma City area after Monday's tornado.
State education officials say Georgia's high school graduation rate has increased to 69.7 percent for the Class of 2012, up from 67.4 percent the year before.
State education officials say Georgia's high school graduation rate has increased to 69.7 percent for the Class of 2012, up from 67.4 percent the year before.
Dover police say a Georgia man tried to flush nearly three kilograms of PCP when he was found at a vacant property.
Dover police say a Georgia man tried to flush nearly three kilograms of PCP when he was found at a vacant property.
A west Georgia school system has approved a package of cuts that includes closing an elementary school and a middle school.
A west Georgia school system has approved a package of cuts that includes closing an elementary school and a middle school.
Two winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $95,813.71 each, the Florida Lottery said Tuesday.
Two winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $95,813.71 each, the Florida Lottery said Tuesday.
The name of a Doraville police officer killed while responding to a call has been added to a memorial to fallen officers after relatives questioned an earlier decision to exclude him from it.
The name of a Doraville police officer killed while responding to a call has been added to a memorial to fallen officers after relatives questioned an earlier decision to exclude him from it.
Authorities say an off-duty Atlanta motorcycle police officer was seriously hurt in a crash on Interstate 85 in the city's northeastern suburbs.
Authorities say an off-duty Atlanta motorcycle police officer was seriously hurt in a crash on Interstate 85 in the city's northeastern suburbs.
Authorities say an 8-year-old girl was hospitalized after she was shot by a stray bullet as she slept in her Atlanta home.
Authorities say an 8-year-old girl was hospitalized after she was shot by a stray bullet as she slept in her Atlanta home.
Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones, a family physician and epidemiologist whose work focuses on health care equity, will speak Wednesday at an annual Mississippi conference on improving community health care programs.
Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones, a family physician and epidemiologist whose work focuses on health care equity, will speak Wednesday at an annual Mississippi conference on improving community health care programs.
Julio Teheran pitched 8 1-3 strong innings, Dan Uggla hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves won their fourth straight game with a 5-1 victory over the struggling Minnesota Twins on Monday. Teheran gave up five hits,...
Police in Georgia are rolling out increased enforcement patrols as part of their summer safety campaign.
Police in Georgia are rolling out increased enforcement patrols as part of their summer safety campaign.
Tea party groups are planning a protest at the Georgia Capitol over the targeting of conservative groups by the Internal Revenue Service during the 2010 and 2012 elections.
Tea party groups are planning a protest at the Georgia Capitol over the targeting of conservative groups by the Internal Revenue Service during the 2010 and 2012 elections.
Academy Award-winning screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher is set to host a free screening of his new film "Violet and Daisy" in western Georgia.
Academy Award-winning screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher is set to host a free screening of his new film "Violet and Daisy" in western Georgia.
Officials from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety are looking to lower the number of cyclist fatalities in 2013.
Officials from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety are looking to lower the number of cyclist fatalities in 2013.
Ten young scholars have made it to the finals of the National Geographic Bee, where they'll compete for a $25,000 college scholarship.
Ten young scholars have made it to the finals of the National Geographic Bee, where they'll compete for a $25,000 college scholarship.
University of Georgia officials have announced the school will extend some benefits to domestic partners similar to what married couples receive.
University of Georgia officials have announced the school will extend some benefits to domestic partners similar to what married couples receive.
Georgia Ports Authority officials say a record 2.4 million tons of cargo moved through the state's ports in April.
Georgia Ports Authority officials say a record 2.4 million tons of cargo moved through the state's ports in April.
An engineering firm says it plans to appeal a decision by federal regulators in favor of a whistleblower allegedly fired for reporting unsafe conditions at a nuclear power plant in eastern Kansas.
An engineering firm says it plans to appeal a decision by federal regulators in favor of a whistleblower allegedly fired for reporting unsafe conditions at a nuclear power plant in eastern Kansas.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has appointed Leslie B. Wiggins as the new director of the Atlanta VA Medical Center.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has appointed Leslie B. Wiggins as the new director of the Atlanta VA Medical Center.
A man accused of shooting his wife eight times outsider the couple's Sandy Springs apartment is set to go on trial this week.
A man accused of shooting his wife eight times outsider the couple's Sandy Springs apartment is set to go on trial this week.
A man has been charged with a Los Angeles-area bank robbery in which his girlfriend - an assistant bank manager - reported being kidnapped and forced to wear what she thought was a bomb strapped to her midsection.
A man has been charged with a Los Angeles-area bank robbery in which his girlfriend - an assistant bank manager - reported being kidnapped and forced to wear what she thought was a bomb strapped to her midsection.
Police in Glynn County say a man has been charged with reckless conduct in an accidental shooting at a coastal Georgia golf course.
Police in Glynn County say a man has been charged with reckless conduct in an accidental shooting at a coastal Georgia golf course.
An overhaul of Alabama's gun laws is on the way to Gov. Robert Bentley, who is expected to sign the proposal.
An overhaul of Alabama's gun laws is on the way to Gov. Robert Bentley, who is expected to sign the proposal.
Georgia Democratic Party Chair Mike Berlon is being disciplined by the State Bar of Georgia after he acknowledged violating rules in his private work as an attorney.
Georgia Democratic Party Chair Mike Berlon is being disciplined by the State Bar of Georgia after he acknowledged violating rules in his private work as an attorney.
A national atheist group says it will place its literature in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks after the governor's recent decision to allow Bibles in them.
A national atheist group says it will place its literature in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks after the governor's recent decision to allow Bibles in them.
The sheriff of Hamilton County says a homicide suspect police had been searching for has killed himself in a Georgia motel room.
The sheriff of Hamilton County says a homicide suspect police had been searching for has killed himself in a Georgia motel room.
Mississippi Power Co. is naming Ed Holland as president, replacing Ed Day.
Mississippi Power Co. is naming Ed Holland as president, replacing Ed Day.
A woman accused of arranging for her husband to be killed outside a suburban Atlanta preschool is set to be arraigned for a third time.
A woman accused of arranging for her husband to be killed outside a suburban Atlanta preschool is set to be arraigned for a third time.
A west Georgia school system is set to vote on a package of cuts that includes closing an elementary school and a middle school.
A west Georgia school system is set to vote on a package of cuts that includes closing an elementary school and a middle school.
As the 150th anniversary of the burning of Darien approaches, historian Buddy Sullivan wants to clear up what he considers a misconception about the south Georgia town's Civil War history.
As the 150th anniversary of the burning of Darien approaches, historian Buddy Sullivan wants to clear up what he considers a misconception about the south Georgia town's Civil War history.
Several parents of Spelman College graduates are furious after locked doors prevented them from seeing their children's commencement.
Several parents of Spelman College graduates are furious after locked doors prevented them from seeing their children's commencement.
The Atlanta City Council is expected to consider a request to construct a Ferris wheel once used in Paris that would soar 20 stories over downtown Atlanta.
The Atlanta City Council is expected to consider a request to construct a Ferris wheel once used in Paris that would soar 20 stories over downtown Atlanta.
Several east Georgia Republicans are weighing a possible challenge to Democratic U.S. Rep. John Barrow next year. The Augusta congressman won a fifth-term last fall even after his 12th District seat was redrawn to...
Several east Georgia Republicans are weighing a possible challenge to Democratic U.S. Rep. John Barrow next year. The Augusta congressman won a fifth-term last fall even after his 12th District seat was redrawn to give...
Several east Georgia Republicans are weighing a possible challenge to Democratic U.S. Rep. John Barrow next year.
Several east Georgia Republicans are weighing a possible challenge to Democratic U.S. Rep. John Barrow next year.
Fog blanketed much of Georgia in the wake of storms that washed out roads in the northeast part of the state and led to rising streams and rivers.
Fog blanketed much of Georgia in the wake of storms that washed out roads in the northeast part of the state and led to rising streams and rivers.
State health officials say E. coli has made at least seven people ill in Stephens County.
State health officials say E. coli has made at least seven people ill in Stephens County.
Developers are set to start construction on a new convention hotel for Jekyll Island after long delays that largely resulted from difficulties getting a bank loan for the $41 million project.
Developers are set to start construction on a new convention hotel for Jekyll Island after long delays that largely resulted from difficulties getting a bank loan for the $41 million project.
The new chairman of the Georgia Republican Party says the party won't twiddle its thumbs under his leadership.
The new chairman of the Georgia Republican Party says the party won't twiddle its thumbs under his leadership.
In a May 18 story about a dog attack on a father and his two children, The Associated Press reported incorrectly that the dogs' owner was hurt as he helped get the animals back into the house. The injured person...
In a May 18 story about a dog attack on a father and his two children, The Associated Press reported incorrectly that the dogs' owner was hurt as he helped get the animals back into the house. The injured person was a...
The chief executive of Delta Air Lines says he plans to add jobs at the carrier's reservation center in the northeastern Minnesota city of Chisholm.
The chief executive of Delta Air Lines says he plans to add jobs at the carrier's reservation center in the northeastern Minnesota city of Chisholm.
Investigators in Mitchell County are trying to solve an unusual theft from a school.
Investigators in Mitchell County are trying to solve an unusual theft from a school.
Columbus officials are investigating the burning of five vehicles in the city's historic district.
Columbus officials are investigating the burning of five vehicles in the city's historic district.
A sixth-grade teacher in Phenix City says she's thankful to be cleared of child abuse charges, and it came after a lot of praying.
A sixth-grade teacher in Phenix City says she's thankful to be cleared of child abuse charges, and it came after a lot of praying.
One of Georgia's negotiators in a tri-state water dispute is president of a lobbying firm that has sought to develop a technology touted as a partial solution to that feud.
One of Georgia's negotiators in a tri-state water dispute is president of a lobbying firm that has sought to develop a technology touted as a partial solution to that feud.
Elementary school students in Athens launched a weather balloon that reached an altitude of nearly 97,000 feet and traveled nearly 100 miles to Sparta.
Elementary school students in Athens launched a weather balloon that reached an altitude of nearly 97,000 feet and traveled nearly 100 miles to Sparta.
Heavy rains in the Atlanta area have caused flooded roads and a mud slide.
Heavy rains in the Atlanta area have caused flooded roads and a mud slide.
The military is helping move a Gulfstream jet once flown by actor John Travolta to its new home at an aviation museum in middle Georgia.
The military is helping move a Gulfstream jet once flown by actor John Travolta to its new home at an aviation museum in middle Georgia.
City officials in Savannah are throwing a bicycle block party in hopes of coaxing more kids into playing outdoors.
City officials in Savannah are throwing a bicycle block party in hopes of coaxing more kids into playing outdoors.
There will be road closures and tight security around Atlanta University Center with President Barack Obama visiting for Morehouse College commencement and a Democratic Party fundraiser.
There will be road closures and tight security around Atlanta University Center with President Barack Obama visiting for Morehouse College commencement and a Democratic Party fundraiser.
President Barack Obama is delivering the commencement address at Morehouse College, the historically black, all-male institution that counts Martin Luther King Jr. among its alumni.
President Barack Obama is delivering the commencement address at Morehouse College, the historically black, all-male institution that counts Martin Luther King Jr. among its alumni.
Lottery officials have announced winning numbers in a near-historic Powerball jackpot.
Lottery officials have announced winning numbers in a near-historic Powerball jackpot.
Authorities say two young children and their father were taken to a hospital for treatment after being attacked by dogs in metro Atlanta.
Authorities say two young children and their father were taken to a hospital for treatment after being attacked by dogs in metro Atlanta.
Four winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $58,228.92 each, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.
Four winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $58,228.92 each, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.
When President Barack Obama addresses graduates at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, he'll also be speaking to the broader community of historically black colleges and universities.
When President Barack Obama addresses graduates at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, he'll also be speaking to the broader community of historically black colleges and universities.
Police in southwest Georgia say they're working to generate new leads in the unsolved slaying of a 7-year-old girl nearly four decades ago.
Police in southwest Georgia say they're working to generate new leads in the unsolved slaying of a 7-year-old girl nearly four decades ago.
A young Georgia man whose imprisonment eight years ago sparked a debate over teen sex laws is now graduating from college.
A young Georgia man whose imprisonment eight years ago sparked a debate over teen sex laws is now graduating from college.
The four Georgia Republicans running for U.S. Senate say they are united in opposition to a comprehensive immigration reform bill pending in Washington, saying the legislation doesn't do enough for border...
The four Georgia Republicans running for U.S. Senate say they are united in opposition to a comprehensive immigration reform bill pending in Washington, saying the legislation doesn't do enough for border security.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says a police chase in middle Georgia ended when a pickup truck driver rammed two patrol cars and was shot by a Houston County sheriff's deputy.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says a police chase in middle Georgia ended when a pickup truck driver rammed two patrol cars and was shot by a Houston County sheriff's deputy.
A Richmond County sheriff's deputy has died from injuries he suffered in an off-duty motorcycle crash.
A Richmond County sheriff's deputy has died from injuries he suffered in an off-duty motorcycle crash.
Savannah's mayor and one member of its City Council are heading overseas to Turkey, where they hope to build relationships that translate to boosting trade and investment back home in Georgia.
Savannah's mayor and one member of its City Council are heading overseas to Turkey, where they hope to build relationships that translate to boosting trade and investment back home in Georgia.
Officials from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources say volunteers and researchers have found loggerhead sea turtle nests on Wassaw, St. Catherines and Ossabaw Islands.
Officials from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources say volunteers and researchers have found loggerhead sea turtle nests on Wassaw, St. Catherines and Ossabaw Islands.
Department of Natural Resources officials say Georgia was one of 14 recipients of a grant to help promote National Safe Boating Week.
Department of Natural Resources officials say Georgia was one of 14 recipients of a grant to help promote National Safe Boating Week.
Attorney General Sam Olens says Georgia's lawyers have donated the equivalent of more than 840,000 pounds of food to the state's seven regional food banks during a food drive competition.
Attorney General Sam Olens says Georgia's lawyers have donated the equivalent of more than 840,000 pounds of food to the state's seven regional food banks during a food drive competition.
State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.
State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.
Republicans aren't the only ones roiled by internal jostling and recruiting hiccups ahead of next year's midterm elections.
Republicans aren't the only ones roiled by internal jostling and recruiting hiccups ahead of next year's midterm elections.
A metro Atlanta woman who lost both hands, her left leg and right foot after contracting a flesh-eating disease has been fitted with bionic hands.
A metro Atlanta woman who lost both hands, her left leg and right foot after contracting a flesh-eating disease has been fitted with bionic hands.
Arkansas State Police say a 2-year-old girl who was reported kidnapped in Georgia has been recovered by a trooper in West Memphis.
Arkansas State Police say a 2-year-old girl who was reported kidnapped in Georgia has been recovered by a trooper in West Memphis.
A hitchhiker who became an online sensation but was arrested Thursday in a New Jersey man's beating death has been arraigned in Philadelphia.
A hitchhiker who became an online sensation but was arrested Thursday in a New Jersey man's beating death has been arraigned in Philadelphia.
Police say a suburban Atlanta man faked his owned kidnapping to avoid telling his parents he was failing a college English course.
Police say a suburban Atlanta man faked his owned kidnapping to avoid telling his parents he was failing a college English course.
U.S. Attorney's officials say a 52-year-old man has pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography.
U.S. Attorney's officials say a 52-year-old man has pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography.
Federal regulators have sided with an engineer who was fired for reporting unsafe conditions created by a contractor at the Wolf Creek nuclear power plant in eastern Kansas.
Federal regulators have sided with an engineer who was fired for reporting unsafe conditions created by a contractor at the Wolf Creek nuclear power plant in eastern Kansas.
Military officials say two Fort Bliss soldiers and one from Fort Stewart in Georgia were killed in Afghanistan by an improvised explosive device.
Military officials say two Fort Bliss soldiers and one from Fort Stewart in Georgia were killed in Afghanistan by an improvised explosive device.
Pace Academy in Atlanta is breaking ground on its new Upper School.
Pace Academy in Atlanta is breaking ground on its new Upper School.
After years of neglect, government leaders and land conservationists are working to develop a seven-mile trail along a polluted Atlanta creek that would link the city's BeltLine trail system to the Chattahoochee...
After years of neglect, government leaders and land conservationists are working to develop a seven-mile trail along a polluted Atlanta creek that would link the city's BeltLine trail system to the Chattahoochee River.
Investigators say DNA tests confirm that human remains found in Hawkinsville are those of a college student who disappeared last month.
Investigators say DNA tests confirm that human remains found in Hawkinsville are those of a college student who disappeared last month.
Authorities say a motorcycle deputy was critically injured when he crashed his bike on Interstate 20 in east Georgia.
Authorities say a motorcycle deputy was critically injured when he crashed his bike on Interstate 20 in east Georgia.
Bibb County school officials have scrapped plans to start the year-round schooling for the 2014-15 year.
Bibb County school officials have scrapped plans to start the year-round schooling for the 2014-15 year.
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has signed legislation aimed at preserving the history and architectural character of Collier Heights.
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has signed legislation aimed at preserving the history and architectural character of Collier Heights.
Authorities say more than 30 catalytic converters have been stolen from vehicles during the past two weeks in Atlanta and nearby Decatur.
Authorities say more than 30 catalytic converters have been stolen from vehicles during the past two weeks in Atlanta and nearby Decatur.
Karen Handel, the former Susan G. Komen for the Cure executive at the center of last year's public clash with Planned Parenthood, says she'll be running for an open U.S. Senate seat in Georgia.
Karen Handel, the former Susan G. Komen for the Cure executive at the center of last year's public clash with Planned Parenthood, says she'll be running for an open U.S. Senate seat in Georgia.
A Fairburn child is accused of shooting a BB gun at a school bus south of Atlanta.
A Fairburn child is accused of shooting a BB gun at a school bus south of Atlanta.
Michelle Obama will speak to roughly 600 graduating seniors from Bowie State University.
Michelle Obama will speak to roughly 600 graduating seniors from Bowie State University.
Georgia's Republicans will be gathering in Athens for their state convention, with a packed agenda including electing a new state chair and hearing from top elected officials.
Georgia's Republicans will be gathering in Athens for their state convention, with a packed agenda including electing a new state chair and hearing from top elected officials.
Once again Savannah is being recognized as one of America's most "playful" cities for its abundance of parks and playgrounds.
Once again Savannah is being recognized as one of America's most "playful" cities for its abundance of parks and playgrounds.
Two Georgia colleges are teaming up to help farmers and businesses capitalize on growing export markets.
Two Georgia colleges are teaming up to help farmers and businesses capitalize on growing export markets.
A man accused of lighting his neighbor's house on fire over complaints of an unkempt yard has been arrested.
A man accused of lighting his neighbor's house on fire over complaints of an unkempt yard has been arrested.
A fourth arrest has been made in a double shooting in Monroe County that left two men dead.
A fourth arrest has been made in a double shooting in Monroe County that left two men dead.
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has announced a digital marketing software company is expanding its operation in metro Atlanta and will create 225 new jobs.
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has announced a digital marketing software company is expanding its operation in metro Atlanta and will create 225 new jobs.
A 45-year-old woman has been charged with murder and concealing a death after police found her living with her father's dead body.
A 45-year-old woman has been charged with murder and concealing a death after police found her living with her father's dead body.
Every day across America, people check into private hotels and resorts and find a Gideon Bible in the nightstand.
Every day across America, people check into private hotels and resorts and find a Gideon Bible in the nightstand.
At Autrey Mill Middle School in suburban Atlanta, students are using electronic tablets instead of paper and pencil to answer questions, take tests and tell their teachers whether they understand their lesson or not.
At Autrey Mill Middle School in suburban Atlanta, students are using electronic tablets instead of paper and pencil to answer questions, take tests and tell their teachers whether they understand their lesson or not.
A group that supports gun control is suing a north Georgia town that passed a law requiring gun ownership.
A group that supports gun control is suing a north Georgia town that passed a law requiring gun ownership.
A federal grand jury has indicted state Rep. Tyrone Brooks over allegations claiming he misappropriated more than $1 million in charitable funds.
A federal grand jury has indicted state Rep. Tyrone Brooks over allegations claiming he misappropriated more than $1 million in charitable funds.
Police say a Paulding County woman has died in a car crash the left her teenage son seriously injured.
Police say a Paulding County woman has died in a car crash the left her teenage son seriously injured.
Health officials say they found fecal bacteria in more than half of the water samples taken from Atlanta-area public swimming pools last summer.
Health officials say they found fecal bacteria in more than half of the water samples taken from Atlanta-area public swimming pools last summer.
A former city employee is suing Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and other city officials, saying he was fired after raising concerns that a woman still had city equipment and access to the city's computer system after...
A former city employee is suing Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and other city officials, saying he was fired after raising concerns that a woman still had city equipment and access to the city's computer system after leaving...
A United Express flight from Denver to Atlanta landed safely Wednesday night after making an emergency landing in Pueblo.
A United Express flight from Denver to Atlanta landed safely Wednesday night after making an emergency landing in Pueblo.
Authorities say a pedestrian who was struck by several vehicles on an interstate access road south of Atlanta has died.
Authorities say a pedestrian who was struck by several vehicles on an interstate access road south of Atlanta has died.
A woman is using her bare hands to build a house in the woods of north Georgia by stacking large rocks on top of each other, one rock at a time.
A woman is using her bare hands to build a house in the woods of north Georgia by stacking large rocks on top of each other, one rock at a time.
State labor officials say Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has dropped to 8.2 percent in April.
State labor officials say Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has dropped to 8.2 percent in April.
Republican senators from South Carolina and Georgia want the Obama administration to keep funding a program to turn weapons-grade plutonium into commercial nuclear reactor fuel.
Republican senators from South Carolina and Georgia want the Obama administration to keep funding a program to turn weapons-grade plutonium into commercial nuclear reactor fuel.
Residents of an Atlanta suburb are planning to fight crime by patrolling the streets using an old police cruiser.
Residents of an Atlanta suburb are planning to fight crime by patrolling the streets using an old police cruiser.
Atlanta Public Schools is notifying parents that it will have to turn over students' education information in response to a subpoena.
Atlanta Public Schools is notifying parents that it will have to turn over students' education information in response to a subpoena.
Filming of a movie in the northwest Georgia city of Rome will involve a low-flying helicopter, several road closures and detours and a funeral scene in a local cemetery.
Filming of a movie in the northwest Georgia city of Rome will involve a low-flying helicopter, several road closures and detours and a funeral scene in a local cemetery.
The Tennessee Valley Authority will observe its 80th anniversary with a public event Friday in Knoxville.
The Tennessee Valley Authority will observe its 80th anniversary with a public event Friday in Knoxville.
The state of Kentucky has been awarded a $2.7 million federal grant to help some 350 workers affected by the closing of Comair at Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport.
The state of Kentucky has been awarded a $2.7 million federal grant to help some 350 workers affected by the closing of Comair at Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Gov. Nathan Deal's office is looking for Brunswick residents willing to take the place of a city commissioner who has been suspended.
Gov. Nathan Deal's office is looking for Brunswick residents willing to take the place of a city commissioner who has been suspended.
Former United Nations ambassador Andrew Young is slated to serve as the keynote speaker at Georgia Gwinnett College's commencement ceremony.
Former United Nations ambassador Andrew Young is slated to serve as the keynote speaker at Georgia Gwinnett College's commencement ceremony.
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is planning to feature selections from the Final Fantasy video game series.
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is planning to feature selections from the Final Fantasy video game series.
Sen. Lamar Alexander says President Barack Obama's plan to consider selling the Tennessee Valley Authority has already cost hundreds of millions of dollars - even if the nation's largest public utility is...
Sen. Lamar Alexander says President Barack Obama's plan to consider selling the Tennessee Valley Authority has already cost hundreds of millions of dollars - even if the nation's largest public utility is never sold.
A judge has denied a request by a man accused in a DUI hit-and-run accident to relocate and remove his ankle monitoring device.
A judge has denied a request by a man accused in a DUI hit-and-run accident to relocate and remove his ankle monitoring device.
A water projects bill approved by the U.S. Senate contains a provision that would remove a bureaucratic obstacle to deepening the Savannah harbor.
A water projects bill approved by the U.S. Senate contains a provision that would remove a bureaucratic obstacle to deepening the Savannah harbor.
U.S. Attorney's officials say a south Georgia man has been sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for distributing child pornography.
U.S. Attorney's officials say a south Georgia man has been sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for distributing child pornography.
A water plan passed by the U.S. Senate will not limit Georgia's water use from two federal reservoirs, a restriction sought by lawmakers in Alabama and Florida.
A water plan passed by the U.S. Senate will not limit Georgia's water use from two federal reservoirs, a restriction sought by lawmakers in Alabama and Florida.
Atlanta fire officials are responding to a large fire just west of downtown.
Atlanta fire officials are responding to a large fire just west of downtown.
Leaders of two conservative political groups in Georgia say they say faced invasive questioning from the Internal Revenue Service.
Leaders of two conservative political groups in Georgia say they say faced invasive questioning from the Internal Revenue Service.
Gov. Nathan Deal has signed an executive order implementing restrictions on a set of academic standards adopted by the state.
Gov. Nathan Deal has signed an executive order implementing restrictions on a set of academic standards adopted by the state.
State officials will take over a project testing whether water stored underground in Georgia can be pumped into drought-stricken waterways to protect wildlife or ease a regional water conflict.
State officials will take over a project testing whether water stored underground in Georgia can be pumped into drought-stricken waterways to protect wildlife or ease a regional water conflict.
Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a bicyclist in Augusta.
Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a bicyclist in Augusta.
Sheriff's officials say they plan an autopsy on the body of a NASCAR fan was reported missing from a campground outside the Talladega Superspeedway, but they do not suspect foul play.
Sheriff's officials say they plan an autopsy on the body of a NASCAR fan was reported missing from a campground outside the Talladega Superspeedway, but they do not suspect foul play.
A violinist who says he's performed in cities across the country with no problems says he spent five days behind bars after he was roughed up and arrested in one of the Atlanta's commuter train stations.
A violinist who says he's performed in cities across the country with no problems says he spent five days behind bars after he was roughed up and arrested in one of the Atlanta's commuter train stations.
School administrators are trying to find out how a photo caption next to a student's photo labeled him a "freak" in a high school yearbook.
School administrators are trying to find out how a photo caption next to a student's photo labeled him a "freak" in a high school yearbook.
The State Election Board has cleared Clayton County Chairman Jeff Turner of any wrongdoing after a complaint was filed involving his residency.
The State Election Board has cleared Clayton County Chairman Jeff Turner of any wrongdoing after a complaint was filed involving his residency.
Georgia parks officials say they've ordered that Bibles be removed from guest rooms at state lodges and cabins across the state.
Georgia parks officials say they've ordered that Bibles be removed from guest rooms at state lodges and cabins across the state.
The Atlanta City Council is considering a proposal that would make it more difficult to open indoor shooting ranges.
The Atlanta City Council is considering a proposal that would make it more difficult to open indoor shooting ranges.
State officials and lawmakers have launched a campaign aimed at addressing the issue of prescription drug abuse among teenagers in the state.
State officials and lawmakers have launched a campaign aimed at addressing the issue of prescription drug abuse among teenagers in the state.
A former member of Rep. Jack Kingston's staff is running for his old boss' House seat now that the Republican congressman has launched a U.S. Senate campaign.
A former member of Rep. Jack Kingston's staff is running for his old boss' House seat now that the Republican congressman has launched a U.S. Senate campaign.
Environmental and government officials are planning to hold a conference on brownfields in Atlanta.
Environmental and government officials are planning to hold a conference on brownfields in Atlanta.
Franklin County sheriff's officials say a person was killed and two others were injured when a car fleeing from police crashed on Interstate 85.
Franklin County sheriff's officials say a person was killed and two others were injured when a car fleeing from police crashed on Interstate 85.
Police in Savannah say eight people have been charged in an undercover prostitution sting, including one man who tried running from police and was found with crack cocaine.
Police in Savannah say eight people have been charged in an undercover prostitution sting, including one man who tried running from police and was found with crack cocaine.
Authorities in Talladega County say the body of a NASCAR fan who was reported missing after a race has been found near the Talladega Superspeedway.
Authorities in Talladega County say the body of a NASCAR fan who was reported missing after a race has been found near the Talladega Superspeedway.
A Lawrenceville man has been sentenced to at least 30 years in prison after being convicted of killing two of his sons and seriously wounding another.
A Lawrenceville man has been sentenced to at least 30 years in prison after being convicted of killing two of his sons and seriously wounding another.
A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit filed by a Jewish prison inmate claiming the Florida Department of Corrections violated his rights by refusing to serve kosher meals.
A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit filed by a Jewish prison inmate claiming the Florida Department of Corrections violated his rights by refusing to serve kosher meals.
The former executive director of the Governor's Office of Workforce Development says she's running for Congress in Georgia's 11th District.
The former executive director of the Governor's Office of Workforce Development says she's running for Congress in Georgia's 11th District.
Police say a man has been indicted in a series of rapes from the mid-1980s in the metro Atlanta area.
Police say a man has been indicted in a series of rapes from the mid-1980s in the metro Atlanta area.
A red panda at Atlanta's zoo has died after suffering a sudden illness.
A red panda at Atlanta's zoo has died after suffering a sudden illness.
U.S. Attorney's officials say a former pharmacist has pleaded guilty to exchanging prescription drugs for sex for more than two years.
U.S. Attorney's officials say a former pharmacist has pleaded guilty to exchanging prescription drugs for sex for more than two years.
Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Rep. Edward Markey is cancelling a planned fundraising appearance by a former "The Dukes of Hazzard" actor who criticized NASCAR for banning the show's "General Lee" car from...
Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Rep. Edward Markey is cancelling a planned fundraising appearance by a former "The Dukes of Hazzard" actor who criticized NASCAR for banning the show's "General Lee" car from driving a...
Georgia businessman David Perdue, cousin of former Gov. Sonny Perdue, says he's exploring a bid for U.S. Senate.
Georgia businessman David Perdue, cousin of former Gov. Sonny Perdue, says he's exploring a bid for U.S. Senate.
A gang member convicted of working as an enforcer for a violent Memphis-based drug ring with ties to Mexican cartels has been sentenced to life in prison.
A gang member convicted of working as an enforcer for a violent Memphis-based drug ring with ties to Mexican cartels has been sentenced to life in prison.
A private college in northwest Georgia is suing Tennessee's higher education commission in a dispute over billboard advertising.
A private college in northwest Georgia is suing Tennessee's higher education commission in a dispute over billboard advertising.
The Tennessee Valley Authority is offering retirement incentives to employees of some of its coal-fired power plants.
The Tennessee Valley Authority is offering retirement incentives to employees of some of its coal-fired power plants.
CNN anchor Zoraida Sambolin says she has breast cancer and is getting a double mastectomy.
CNN anchor Zoraida Sambolin says she has breast cancer and is getting a double mastectomy.
Authorities say the search for clues about a missing Middle Georgia State College student has led investigators to sift the charred remains of a Pulaski County fire site.
Authorities say the search for clues about a missing Middle Georgia State College student has led investigators to sift the charred remains of a Pulaski County fire site.
Officials in Athens have temporarily suspended car booting in the downtown area as they examine due process issues related to the controversial practice.
Officials in Athens have temporarily suspended car booting in the downtown area as they examine due process issues related to the controversial practice.
Records show that by Fulton County Tax Commissioner Arthur Ferdinand used public funds to buy a full-sized SUV for his own use. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the 2013 Ford Explorer Limited cost...
Records show that by Fulton County Tax Commissioner Arthur Ferdinand used public funds to buy a full-sized SUV for his own use. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the 2013 Ford Explorer Limited cost taxpayers...
Records show that a Georgia tax commissioner used public funds to buy a full-sized SUV for his own use.
Records show that a Georgia tax commissioner used public funds to buy a full-sized SUV for his own use.
Georgia rapper Gucci Mane has pleaded not guilty to an assault charge stemming from an altercation with a fan at a downtown Atlanta nightclub.
Georgia rapper Gucci Mane has pleaded not guilty to an assault charge stemming from an altercation with a fan at a downtown Atlanta nightclub.
The Atlanta chapter of an international nonprofit organization is scheduled to host a discussion this week with U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin on the relationship between physical and financial health.
The Atlanta chapter of an international nonprofit organization is scheduled to host a discussion this week with U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin on the relationship between physical and financial health.
The French consulate is planning to honor an Atlanta lawyer for his contributions to French culture in the city.
The French consulate is planning to honor an Atlanta lawyer for his contributions to French culture in the city.
A fifth-grade student from Roswell will represent Georgia at the National Geographic Bee in Washington, D.C., where $50,000 in scholarship money will be up for grabs.
A fifth-grade student from Roswell will represent Georgia at the National Geographic Bee in Washington, D.C., where $50,000 in scholarship money will be up for grabs.
Amtrak has unveiled the first of 70 new locomotives at a plant in Sacramento, Calif., marking what it hopes will be a new era of better reliability, streamlined maintenance and more energy efficiency.
Amtrak has unveiled the first of 70 new locomotives at a plant in Sacramento, Calif., marking what it hopes will be a new era of better reliability, streamlined maintenance and more energy efficiency.
A Macon man has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in carjacking that led to a fatal shooting.
A Macon man has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in carjacking that led to a fatal shooting.
Authorities in Gwinnett County say a man has died after a confrontation with police.
Authorities in Gwinnett County say a man has died after a confrontation with police.
A man has pleaded guilty in the death of a Macon legal secretary and has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
A man has pleaded guilty in the death of a Macon legal secretary and has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Three Macon teens have been arrested in the deaths of two men who were found shot last week.
Three Macon teens have been arrested in the deaths of two men who were found shot last week.
Police in Savannah say a man accused of shooting at another driver during a road rage incident has been arrested.
Police in Savannah say a man accused of shooting at another driver during a road rage incident has been arrested.
University of Georgia President-elect Jere Morehead has announced plans to restructure the school's senior administration.
University of Georgia President-elect Jere Morehead has announced plans to restructure the school's senior administration.
Authorities say a man accused of threatening others with a knife in south Georgia has been killed.
Authorities say a man accused of threatening others with a knife in south Georgia has been killed.
Traffic was halted on an Atlanta freeway early Monday afternoon after a police chase ended in a crash and concerns about a possible explosive device.
Traffic was halted on an Atlanta freeway early Monday afternoon after a police chase ended in a crash and concerns about a possible explosive device.
Police in Columbus are investigating after three female patients of a long-term health care facility reported that they were sexually assaulted.
Police in Columbus are investigating after three female patients of a long-term health care facility reported that they were sexually assaulted.
Authorities are investigating the death of a 58-year-old Laurens County man, who was struck and killed by a vehicle as he was jogging.
Authorities are investigating the death of a 58-year-old Laurens County man, who was struck and killed by a vehicle as he was jogging.
