Trump taps Georgia's David Perdue to serve as U.S. Ambassador to China

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday night that former U.S. Senator David Perdue of Georgia will serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to China.

Kelly Loeffler nominated by Trump to lead Small Business Administration

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he will nominate former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler to serve as the head of the Small Business Administration (SBA) in his upcoming administration.

Georgia residents reporting disturbing racist messages before, after election

Multiple Georgia residents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after receiving an alarming text message about upcoming enslavement or being informed about a potential threat from white supremacists and KKK members.

Sapelo Island ferry dock collapse: Gangway last inspected in 2023, officials say

At least seven people were killed Saturday after part of a ferry dock collapsed on Georgia's Sapelo Island, according to a spokesperson for the state agency that operates it.

WalletHub releases their list of safest cities in America for 2024

A new report from WalletHub highlights the varying levels of safety across U.S. cities, examining how well different areas protect their residents from physical and financial dangers.

Biden, Harris and Trump to visit Helene-ravaged communities

President Biden said Monday the federal government will be with survivors and others affected by Helene for “as long as it takes.”

Hurricane Helene: 17 deaths reported in the state of Georgia

Hurricane Helene isn’t only expected to damage homes and vehicles; it has already resulted in at least 17 deaths and one injury, with more fatalities and injuries anticipated.

Apalachee High School shooting 911 calls released

Authorities have released the 911 calls made from Apalachee High School on the day of the shooting, Sept. 4.

Georgia soldier, 19, dies in tragic bridge jump on Labor Day outing: 'He loved his country'

Nineteen-year-old Cutter Baird, a Georgia-based U.S. Army Private 2nd Class, tragically died on Labor Day after jumping off the Dillingham Street Bridge in Columbus during an outing with friends.

Rich Homie Quan dead at 33

Rapper Rich Homie Quan has passed away at the age of 33.

Peachtree Center shooting: 4 shot in Downtown Atlanta, suspect identified

Four people were shot Tuesday afternoon, including the initial gunman, in the food court at Peachtree Center on Peachtree Street NE in downtown Atlanta.

T-Pain, wife victims of hit-and-run driver in Atlanta

T-Pain says he is going to do everything he can to track down whoever hit his car and then fled the scene. "S--- is going too great for me to not make me want revenge right now."

Watch: Four saved from sinking boat in Georgia inlet

Four individuals were rescued from a sinking boat in St. Mary’s Inlet, Georgia, after it began taking on water.

Georgia couple accused of child neglect after being found 'heavily intoxicated,' asleep on Daytona Beach

A young couple from Georgia was arrested Saturday afternoon after Volusia County deputies say they found them drunk and asleep in the sand in Daytona Beach, and their children were nowhere to be found.

Worker killed by conveyor belt while searching for missing AirPods

A tragic incident occurred at the Club Car plant in Georgia, where 21-year-old Alyssa Drinkard lost her life while searching for her missing AirPods

2 men planned to have python eat woman's daughter before bombing her home, police say

According to the indictment, 37-year-old Stephen Glosser and 34-year-old Caleb Kinsey planned to shoot arrows into the victim's home and release a large python into the house to eat her daughter.

UGA campus death: Bond denied for suspect accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley

A suspect in the death of Augusta University student Laken Riley, who was found dead on the campus of the University of Georgia, has been taken into custody, according to the UGA Police Department.  On Saturday morning, he was denied bond during a brief court appearance.