Authorities say the Georgia Attorney General's Office is looking into how Georgia Perimeter College ended up with a nearly $16 million shortfall.More >>
Authorities say the Georgia Attorney General's Office is looking into how Georgia Perimeter College ended up with a nearly $16 million shortfall.More >>
School officials in suburban Atlanta have charged a high school student with carrying a dagger on her campus. Gwinnett County Schools police say the 18-year-old freshman is accused of carrying a dagger with a 2-inch blade in...More >>
A school board outside Atlanta has approved the language in a historical marker, drawing criticism from one member who says the description of black people is inappropriate.More >>
A school board outside Atlanta has approved the language in a historical marker, drawing criticism from one member who says the description of black people is inappropriate.More >>
The Atlanta Braves are back in first place in the NL East after Tuesday's 6-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Brian McCann homered and the Braves scored four runs in the third inning to move one-half game ahead of the...More >>
A Georgia man who told others of a plan to take over a Tennessee courthouse in his quest to oust public officials has been sentenced to four years in prison for transporting firearms across state lines with intent to cause a...More >>
A Georgia man who told others of a plan to take over a Tennessee courthouse in his quest to oust public officials has been sentenced to four years in prison for transporting firearms across state lines with intent to cause a...More >>
Authorities say a Georgia father is facing a reckless conduct charge after allowing his 9-year-old daughter to drive a car, which plowed through a house.More >>
Authorities say a Georgia father is facing a reckless conduct charge after allowing his 9-year-old daughter to drive a car, which plowed through a house.More >>
State transportation officials plan some changes for the second day of allowing motorists to use the emergency lanes on a stretch of busy metro Atlanta freeway.More >>
State transportation officials plan some changes for the second day of allowing motorists to use the emergency lanes on a stretch of busy metro Atlanta freeway.More >>
Federal prosecutors say a 41-year-old businessman who moved to New Orleans from Georgia after the catastrophic BP oil spill in 2010 has been charged with defrauding a compensation fund set up for victims.More >>
Federal prosecutors say a 41-year-old businessman who moved to New Orleans from Georgia after the catastrophic BP oil spill in 2010 has been charged with defrauding a compensation fund set up for victims.More >>
The Atlanta-based Carter Center has been accredited by Egyptian authorities to send international election witnesses for that country's presidential election.More >>
The Atlanta-based Carter Center has been accredited by Egyptian authorities to send international election witnesses for that country's presidential election.More >>
Three siblings accused in a multistate crime spree that included a daring bank robbery in Georgia are set for a court hearing in southwest Georgia.More >>
Three siblings accused in a multistate crime spree that included a daring bank robbery in Georgia are set for a court hearing in southwest Georgia.More >>
A metro Atlanta man has been sentenced after prosecutors say he falsely told investigators he was hired by terrorists to build a weapon to use on a passenger airplane.More >>
A metro Atlanta man has been sentenced after prosecutors say he falsely told investigators he was hired by terrorists to build a weapon to use on a passenger airplane.More >>
City officials are set to decide what has become a contentious fight over whether a funeral home should be allowed on the site of a Civil War battlefield.More >>
City officials are set to decide what has become a contentious fight over whether a funeral home should be allowed on the site of a Civil War battlefield.More >>
The parents of a young Georgia woman battling a flesh-eating bacterial infection say they've learned to read lips and are now able to communicate with their daughter.More >>
The parents of a young Georgia woman battling a flesh-eating bacterial infection say they've learned to read lips and are now able to communicate with their daughter.More >>
The Justice Department is investigating two former prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney's office in Atlanta in connection with allegations of misconduct in a death penalty case.More >>
The Justice Department is investigating two former prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney's office in Atlanta in connection with allegations of misconduct in a death penalty case.More >>
Some Alabama farmers say they are planting less produce rather than risk having crops rot in the fields a second straight year because of labor shortages linked to the state's crackdown on illegal immigration.More >>
Some Alabama farmers say they are planting less produce rather than risk having crops rot in the fields a second straight year because of labor shortages linked to the state's crackdown on illegal immigration.More >>
More than six years after a Bibb County sheriff's deputy was fatally shot while serving a warrant at a Macon house, the first of two defendants in the case is set to go to trial in November.More >>
More than six years after a Bibb County sheriff's deputy was fatally shot while serving a warrant at a Macon house, the first of two defendants in the case is set to go to trial in November.More >>
A longshoreman injured in a two-vehicle collision at the Savannah Port in 2005 has been awarded more than $5.6 million in damages against the Georgia Ports Authority.More >>
A longshoreman injured in a two-vehicle collision at the Savannah Port in 2005 has been awarded more than $5.6 million in damages against the Georgia Ports Authority.More >>
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a former Columbus Parks and Recreation assistance director, saying her claims were not sufficient to support the argument that she was fired because of her race or gender.More >>
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a former Columbus Parks and Recreation assistance director, saying her claims were not sufficient to support the argument that she was fired because of her race or gender.More >>
Federal immigration officials have arrested 80 immigrants with criminal convictions in a three-day targeted operation in Georgia and the Carolinas.More >>
Federal immigration officials have arrested 80 immigrants with criminal convictions in a three-day targeted operation in Georgia and the Carolinas.More >>
Authorities assessing the damage from a series of vehicles crashes caused by cattle say that 15 escaped cows were killed in the Newton County wrecks.More >>
Authorities assessing the damage from a series of vehicles crashes caused by cattle say that 15 escaped cows were killed in the Newton County wrecks.More >>
Authorities say a fire that damaged a Covington business used as a backdrop in "The Vampire Diaries" should not affect filming of the television series.More >>
Authorities say a fire that damaged a Covington business used as a backdrop in "The Vampire Diaries" should not affect filming of the television series.More >>
Three Atlanta Public Schools administrators say in a lawsuit that the school district ruined their reputations as details of an investigation of cheating allegations in the system became public.More >>
Three Atlanta Public Schools administrators say in a lawsuit that the school district ruined their reputations as details of an investigation of cheating allegations in the system became public.More >>
Doctors say a young woman fighting a flesh-decaying bacteria she contracted after a zip line accident remained in critical condition at an Augusta hospital.More >>
Doctors say a young woman fighting a flesh-decaying bacteria she contracted after a zip line accident remained in critical condition at an Augusta hospital.More >>
Aviation executives involved in talks about bringing passenger jets to a suburban Atlanta airport say they would partner with a European airport firm if plans for commercial flights are approved.More >>
Aviation executives involved in talks about bringing passenger jets to a suburban Atlanta airport say they would partner with a European airport firm if plans for commercial flights are approved.More >>
The father of a 10-year-old boy from Warner Robins says his son spent 49 hours dodging police cars, officers and volunteers before he was found unharmed Thursday morning.More >>
The father of a 10-year-old boy from Warner Robins says his son spent 49 hours dodging police cars, officers and volunteers before he was found unharmed Thursday morning.More >>
The husband accused of shooting his wife eight times outside of their Sandy Springs apartment has waived extradition and is returning to Georgia.More >>
The husband accused of shooting his wife eight times outside of their Sandy Springs apartment has waived extradition and is returning to Georgia.More >>
Doctors say a young woman fighting a flesh-decaying bacteria she contracted after a zip line accident will lose her hands and remaining foot to the disease.More >>
Doctors say a young woman fighting a flesh-decaying bacteria she contracted after a zip line accident will lose her hands and remaining foot to the disease.More >>
Doctors say a Gwinnett County woman fighting a flesh-decaying bacteria she contracted after a zip line accident will lose her hands and remaining foot to the disease.More >>
Doctors say a Gwinnett County woman fighting a flesh-decaying bacteria she contracted after a zip line accident will lose her hands and remaining foot to the disease.More >>
A Southern Baptist leader has apologized to President Barack Obama and other black leaders for accusing them of exploiting Trayvon Martin's death for political gain.More >>
A Southern Baptist leader has apologized to President Barack Obama and other black leaders for accusing them of exploiting Trayvon Martin's death for political gain.More >>
A retired Air Force pilot has been reunited with the cargo plane he used to fly a group of hostages out of the Congo amid a hail of gunfire nearly 50 years ago.More >>
A retired Air Force pilot has been reunited with the cargo plane he used to fly a group of hostages out of the Congo amid a hail of gunfire nearly 50 years ago.More >>
A group of universities claims in a federal lawsuit that a Georgia firm is violating their trademark rights and selling counterfeit products with their logos.More >>
A group of universities claims in a federal lawsuit that a Georgia firm is violating their trademark rights and selling counterfeit products with their logos.More >>
The federal government is reporting that eighth-graders in the U.S. are doing better in science than two years ago, but seven out of 10 still are not considered proficient.More >>
The federal government is reporting that eighth-graders in the U.S. are doing better in science than two years ago, but seven out of 10 still are not considered proficient.More >>
Officials say about 170 teachers have been notified that their contracts have not been renewed for next school year in Clayton County, one of several Georgia school systems struggling with budget woes.More >>
Officials say about 170 teachers have been notified that their contracts have not been renewed for next school year in Clayton County, one of several Georgia school systems struggling with budget woes.More >>
State transportation officials say detours will continue Thursday and Friday near Atlanta Motor Speedway as filming continues for the movie "Identity Theft."More >>
State transportation officials say detours will continue Thursday and Friday near Atlanta Motor Speedway as filming continues for the movie "Identity Theft."More >>
Government records indicate that a mystery company is planning to build a distribution center that would be one of the largest in central Georgia.More >>
Government records indicate that a mystery company is planning to build a distribution center that would be one of the largest in central Georgia.More >>
Police say a man was critically wounded after what is described as the first-ever officer involved shooting in the metro Atlanta city of Milton.More >>
Police say a man was critically wounded after what is described as the first-ever officer involved shooting in the metro Atlanta city of Milton.More >>
The state Board of Regents has approved a more than $2 million salary package for the five years after University of Georgia President Michael Adams retires.More >>
The state Board of Regents has approved a more than $2 million salary package for the five years after University of Georgia President Michael Adams retires.More >>
Authorities say a Savannah woman has been sentenced to life in prison after she pleaded guilty to a felony murder charge in the 2010 slaying of her 14-month-old step-granddaughter.More >>
Authorities say a Savannah woman has been sentenced to life in prison after she pleaded guilty to a felony murder charge in the 2010 slaying of her 14-month-old step-granddaughter.More >>
The school board in an Atlanta suburb is reviewing plans for a historic marker after a board member objected to the langue used to refer to African-Americans.More >>
The school board in an Atlanta suburb is reviewing plans for a historic marker after a board member objected to the langue used to refer to African-Americans.More >>
Authorities are crediting a 17-year-old grocery bagger at a Georgia grocery store with wrestling a shoplifting suspect to the ground and holding him until police arrived.More >>
Authorities are crediting a 17-year-old grocery bagger at a Georgia grocery store with wrestling a shoplifting suspect to the ground and holding him until police arrived.More >>
Residents in a northwest Atlanta neighborhood say there are so many wrecks at a nearby intersection that they keep icepacks in their freezers for injured motorists.More >>
Residents in a northwest Atlanta neighborhood say there are so many wrecks at a nearby intersection that they keep icepacks in their freezers for injured motorists.More >>
Family members say a Georgia college student who hurt her leg in a zip line accident is now battling for her life after a flesh-eating disease took hold in the gash on her leg.More >>
Family members say a Georgia college student who hurt her leg in a zip line accident is now battling for her life after a flesh-eating disease took hold in the gash on her leg.More >>
Louisiana health officials say they closed a harvesting area and ordered a recall of oysters taken from there since April 26 after 14 people became ill with norovirus.More >>
Louisiana health officials say they closed a harvesting area and ordered a recall of oysters taken from there since April 26 after 14 people became ill with norovirus.More >>
Louisiana health officials say they closed an oyster harvesting area and ordered a recall of oysters taken there since April 26 after 14 people became ill with norovirus.More >>
Louisiana health officials say they closed an oyster harvesting area and ordered a recall of oysters taken there since April 26 after 14 people became ill with norovirus.More >>
Health officials have awarded about $11 million to Emory University to train health workers to care for patients in medically underserved areas of northern Georgia.More >>
Health officials have awarded about $11 million to Emory University to train health workers to care for patients in medically underserved areas of northern Georgia.More >>
Starting in July, Georgia residents who need to renew, reinstate or apply for a Georgia driver's license or state ID card will have to do it in person.More >>
Starting in July, Georgia residents who need to renew, reinstate or apply for a Georgia driver's license or state ID card will have to do it in person.More >>
Southbound lanes on heavily traveled Interstate 75 in Campbell County, Tenn., will remain closed for repair work until at least Thursday, causing potential long delays.More >>
Southbound lanes on heavily traveled Interstate 75 in Campbell County, Tenn., will remain closed for repair work until at least Thursday, causing potential long delays.More >>
Both sides involved in former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman's 2006 bribery convictions are trying to persuade the U.S. Supreme Court to either hear his appeal or allow a lower court's verdict to stand.More >>
Both sides involved in former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman's 2006 bribery convictions are trying to persuade the U.S. Supreme Court to either hear his appeal or allow a lower court's verdict to stand.More >>
The board of a southwest Georgia school system has decided not to renew the contracts of 24 teachers and two principals who were named in Gov. Nathan Deal's report on test cheating concerns.More >>
The board of a southwest Georgia school system has decided not to renew the contracts of 24 teachers and two principals who were named in Gov. Nathan Deal's report on test cheating concerns.More >>
Authorities say a nearly century-old church building and its school were scheduled to be demolished in Augusta, despite efforts by preservationists to save the structures.More >>
Authorities say a nearly century-old church building and its school were scheduled to be demolished in Augusta, despite efforts by preservationists to save the structures.More >>
A Georgia high school's Class of 1974 is planning a "do-over" graduation ceremony nearly four decades after a torrential thunderstorm drowned out their pomp and circumstance.More >>
A Georgia high school's Class of 1974 is planning a "do-over" graduation ceremony nearly four decades after a torrential thunderstorm drowned out their pomp and circumstance.More >>
Georgia transportation officials are expected to reveal their plans for traffic to flow on the emergency lanes of a busy metro Atlanta thoroughfare.More >>
Georgia transportation officials are expected to reveal their plans for traffic to flow on the emergency lanes of a busy metro Atlanta thoroughfare.More >>
The mayor of a west Georgia town has vetoed an ordinance that would have required drivers to use hands-free devices when talking on their cell phones.More >>
The mayor of a west Georgia town has vetoed an ordinance that would have required drivers to use hands-free devices when talking on their cell phones.More >>
Georgia Perimeter College President Anthony Tricoli has stepped down over financial problems that led to the two-year institution being $16 million in the red.More >>
Georgia Perimeter College President Anthony Tricoli has stepped down over financial problems that led to the two-year institution being $16 million in the red.More >>
Republican state Sen. Shadrack McGill of Woodville missed the start of the Legislature's final meeting day because his 7-year-old daughter was hospitalized.More >>
Republican state Sen. Shadrack McGill of Woodville missed the start of the Legislature's final meeting day because his 7-year-old daughter was hospitalized.More >>
Wildlife biologists have tracked endangered bats from a cave in Tennessee to the Talladega National Forest in Alabama, where they discovered something unexpected.More >>
Wildlife biologists have tracked endangered bats from a cave in Tennessee to the Talladega National Forest in Alabama, where they discovered something unexpected.More >>
One ticket matched the four winning numbers plus the Mega Ball number to collect $1.4 million in the Mega Money game, the Florida Lottery said Wednesday.More >>
One ticket matched the four winning numbers plus the Mega Ball number to collect $1.4 million in the Mega Money game, the Florida Lottery said Wednesday.More >>
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Gourmet beer that aficionados say is often only distributed in larger bottles can now be sold in the state of Alabama. Gov. Robert Bentley has signed a bill on Wednesday to almost double the size of bottlesMore >>
Gourmet beer that aficionados say is often only distributed in larger bottles can now be sold in the state of Alabama.More >>
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A Columbus murder suspect pleaded not guilty in Recorder's Court Wednesday morning. The plea came after Javonta Harris was thrown out of court for laughing. He was eventually allowed back in by judgeMore >>
A Columbus murder suspect pleaded not guilty in Recorder's Court Wednesday morning. The plea came after Javonta Harris was thrown out of court for laughing.More >>
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Students at Glenwood High School received a special visit from the Metro Narcotics Task Force helicopter. The helicopter landed on the school's football field a little after 10:00 a.m. Wednesday. More >>
Students at Glenwood High School received a special visit from the Metro Narcotics Task Force helicopter. The helicopter landed on the school's football field a little after 10:00 a.m. Wednesday. More >>
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News Leader 9 has confirmed that as many as 20 students at a school in Phenix City could face criminal charges after a senior prank. More >>
Senior pranks have been taking place for years and this year the graduating seniors at Glenwood School in Phenix City took it to a whole new level. More >>
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