Gov. Kemp issues order extending COVID-19 restrictions, permits limited local mask mandates
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed an augmented executive order Saturday, giving cities and counties some leeway on mask mandates for the first time.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed an augmented executive order Saturday, giving cities and counties some leeway on mask mandates for the first time.
Former NFL Pro-Bowler identified as victim in triple shooting in northwest Atlanta
Police said one of the victims of a triple shooting Wednesday in northwest Atlanta was a former NFL Pro-Bowler.
Police said one of the victims of a triple shooting Wednesday in northwest Atlanta was a former NFL Pro-Bowler.
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.
Deputy Warren Hobbs returned to work this week at the Gwinnett County Jail, the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook.
Search continues for Georgia mom whose toddler was found wandering alone in South Florida
The FBI is asking the public's help in the search for a missing Georgia mother of a 2-year-old who was found wandering alone by South Florida police late last month.
The FBI is asking the public's help in the search for a missing Georgia mother of a 2-year-old who was found wandering alone by South Florida police late last month.
Georgia deputy hit by shotgun blast during 'ambush' released from hospital
Deputy Justyn Weaver was hit by a shotgun blast over the weekend. He was welcomed back home by his law enforcement family Thursday, the Lamar County Sheriff's Office announced on its official Facebook page.
Deputy Justyn Weaver was hit by a shotgun blast over the weekend. He was welcomed back home by his law enforcement family Thursday, the Lamar County Sheriff's Office announced on its official Facebook page.
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.
The former Atlanta police officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks will not have his bond revoked.
'Massive' metro Atlanta heroin bust may be largest in Georgia history
Officials say the heroin bust may be the largest ever in Georgia history.
Officials say the heroin bust may be the largest ever in Georgia history.
Georgia troopers walk daughter of fallen comrade to first day of school
It was a promise they made over two years ago.
It was a promise they made over two years ago.
Georgia woman celebrates 100th birthday on Wednesday
A Georgia woman is celebrating a special milestone.
A Georgia woman is celebrating a special milestone.
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.
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.
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.
Overdoses up as people in recovery struggle during pandemic
So far in 2020, the Northeast Georgia Health System has seen 324 overdoses overall at its four hospitals. In that same time frame in 2019, the system had seen 301 overdoses, while that number for the same time frame in 2018 was 310.
So far in 2020, the Northeast Georgia Health System has seen 324 overdoses overall at its four hospitals. In that same time frame in 2019, the system had seen 301 overdoses, while that number for the same time frame in 2018 was 310.
Police: Man broke into ex-girlfriend's home, beat her, set her on fire
The woman told investigators that she had returned home during the early morning hours and found her ex-boyfriend had broken into her house.
The woman told investigators that she had returned home during the early morning hours and found her ex-boyfriend had broken into her house.
FBI joins search in Florida for missing mom whose 2-year-old son was found wandering alone
The FBI has joined the search for the missing Georgia mom of a 2-year-old boy found wandering alone by Florida police 10 days ago, according to a report.
The FBI has joined the search for the missing Georgia mom of a 2-year-old boy found wandering alone by Florida police 10 days ago, according to a report.
More than a third of US adults are using cleaning products incorrectly: CDC study
In trying to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus, more than a third of U.S. adults are putting their health at risk by using cleaning products incorrectly, according to a recent report.
In trying to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus, more than a third of U.S. adults are putting their health at risk by using cleaning products incorrectly, according to a recent report.
'Will I ever get justice': Rayshard Brooks' widow condemns ex-officer for going to Florida
The widow of Rayshard Brooks says she is hurt that a former officer charged with the murder of her husband went on vacation this week.
The widow of Rayshard Brooks says she is hurt that a former officer charged with the murder of her husband went on vacation this week.
Ex-officer charged in death of Rayshard Brooks sues Atlanta mayor, city over firing
The attorneys for the former Atlanta officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks argue Atlanta's mayor did not follow the city's rules when she fired him.
The attorneys for the former Atlanta officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks argue Atlanta's mayor did not follow the city's rules when she fired him.
DA: Ex-officer out on bond for death of Rayshard Brooks on vacation in Florida
The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office is asking a judge to revoke the bond for a former Atlanta police officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks after prosecutors said he went out of state on a vacation.
The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office is asking a judge to revoke the bond for a former Atlanta police officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks after prosecutors said he went out of state on a vacation.
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.
Around 260 Gwinnett County Public Schools employees have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are quarantining due to exposure, officials say.
Georgia camp with COVID-19 outbreak didn’t require masks
A Georgia overnight camp hit by a coronavirus outbreak took many precautions, but didn’t make campers wear masks or have proper ventilation in buildings, according to a government report released Friday.
A Georgia overnight camp hit by a coronavirus outbreak took many precautions, but didn’t make campers wear masks or have proper ventilation in buildings, according to a government report released Friday.