Lice infestation linked to girl’s death; parents charged
GBI Special Agent Ryan Hilton testified that medical records show Kaitlyn Yozviak died from cardiac arrest with a secondary cause being severe anemia.
GBI completes investigation into death of Rayshard Brooks
The GBI has now turned over the results of its investigation to the Fulton County District Attorney.
Sheriff: Georgia officer to be fired after calling inmate racial slur
Corrections Officer Gregory Hubert Brown will be fired after calling a suicidal inmate a "crazy N-word," the sheriff said.
Sheriff: Fleeing suspect leaves behind winning Georgia lottery ticket
The Sheriff's Office said the suspect could always pick up the winning ticket from them at any time.
Nurse questions medical care at immigration jail in Georgia
An immigration detention center in Georgia performed questionable hysterectomies, refused to test detainees for COVID-19 and shredded medical records, according to a nurse quoted in a complaint filed Monday.
Zoo Atlanta throws birthday bash for 23-year-old giant panda Yang Yang
One of Zoo Atlanta’s resident giant pandas celebrated his 23rd birthday on Wednesday in the best possible way.
Georgia elementary students assigned to imagine themselves as slaves
Oglethorpe County elementary school students were asked to write journal entries as if they were runaway slaves.
1-year-old Georgia boy dies from COVID-19, state officials confirm
The state of Georgia announced its youngest death from the coronavirus, an infant from Cobb County.
U.S. Marshals recover 39 missing children in Georgia operation
Law enforcement officers describe them as some of the most challenging recovery cases in the state, but Thursday the U.S. Marshals Service announced the rescue of 39 missing children from all over Georgia.
Georgia deputy resigns after writing it's 'time to lock and load' against Democrats
A Georgia part-time sheriff’s deputy has resigned after people complained about a social media post he wrote criticizing Democrats.
Georgia great-great-grandmother celebrates 100th birthday
Erline Smith is turning 100 today and has five daughters, 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.
White House: Georgia leads nation in rate of new COVID-19 cases
Georgia leads the nation in the number of new COVID-19 infections, a White House report says.
Georgia House member stripped of power over John Lewis comments
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston told FOX 5 that he removed Representative Tommy Benton from his position as Chairman of the House Retirement Committee. The removal comes after comments Benton made in an interview on WJJC 1270 AM Radio about Lewis.
Georgia deputy who suffered medical emergency and was saved by inmates returns to work
Deputy Warren Hobbs returned to work this week at the Gwinnett County Jail, the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook.
Judge will not revoke bond for ex-officer charged with murder of Rayshard Brooks
The former Atlanta police officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks will not have his bond revoked.
K-9 officer finds Georgia fugitive, car theft suspect under trash can
This is Apex's fourth track and successful capture in the last 30 days.
Paulding County school reports multiple COVID-19 cases after photo of packed hallways goes viral
The positive tests come amid the fallout over photos taken by a sophomore showing packed hallways at the school during the first week of classes.
Group photo of Georgia 3rd grade class without masks sparks controversy
A group picture of a 3rd grade class at Liberty Elementary School in the Cherokee County School District is getting criticism from some parents.
Deputy saves 93-year-old man’s life-savings from con man
A 93-year-old Coweta County man was duped into giving up his life’s savings in a phone scam. And the story would end right there if not for the quick action of a deputy.
260 Gwinnett County school employees not working due to positive COVID-19 tests, exposure
Around 260 Gwinnett County Public Schools employees have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are quarantining due to exposure, officials say.