CDC warns Americans not to hug, kiss chickens amid salmonella outbreak
Federal health officials are warning people not to touch backyard poultry after reporting more than 100 cases of salmonella across 43 states.
US sees lowest levels of new COVID-19 cases since last June
New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen in more than 11 months, sparking optimism that vaccination campaigns are stemming both severe COVID-19 cases and the spread of the virus.
Sheriff: Video shows squirt gun fight turn into real gun battle at Fayette County park
Investigators have released a portion of the surveillance video showing a squirt gun fight that turned into actual gunfire, killing one and injuring another in Fayette County earlier this month.
Dr. Anthony Fauci: 'Undeniable effects of racism' have hurt people of color during pandemic
"Now, very few of these comorbidities have racial determinants," Fauci said. "Almost all relate to the social determinants of health dating back to disadvantageous conditions that some people of color find themselves in from birth regarding the availability of an adequate diet, access to health care and the undeniable effects of racism in our society."
Marjorie Taylor Greene's combative behavior could spark ethics review
A two-year-old Facebook Live video could make U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene the subject of an ethics investigation after a video surfaced of her baiting congressional colleague, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Accused gunman in spa shootings indicted on murder charges in second county
Grand juries in Fulton and Cherokee counties indicted Atlanta spa shootings suspect Robert Aaron Long on murder charges and he faces the death penalty in at least one county.
High-speed chase ends at rapper Rick Ross' estate, deputies say
Clayton County deputies said a man suspected of an attempted break-in at a residence led them on a high-speed chase the ended with his arrest on rapper Rick Ross' property.
Abducted twin baby boys found safe, police say
Police have safely located 6-week-old twins, who were both abducted by a woman after a shooting in Savannah.
Young mom gunned down on Mother's Day weekend trying to help friend, police say
A man shot and killed a young mother who was trying to help a friend, authorities say. There are demands for her killer to turn himself in.
Father says 11-year-old son jumped from school bus to 'escape the situation'
The father of an 11-year-old boy who jumped out of a school bus window earlier this week says he did it to escape bullying.
Board reverses termination of officer charged in Rayshard Brooks shooting death
The Atlanta Civil Service Board voted to revoke the dismissal of fired Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe, who is facing a murder charge in the death of Rayshard Brooks, after Rolfe appealed his termination.
Woman caught at Atlanta airport smuggling cocaine in shoes, officials say
Agents say they found $40,000 worth of cocaine hidden in the bottom of multiple pairs of shoes at Atlanta's airport.
‘They literally ran toward the flames’: Police rescue unconscious woman from burning car
Two 18-year-olds suffered serious injuries in a crash that left one of them trapped inside a burning car.
Ahmaud Arbery case: 3 men now charged with federal hate crimes, attempted kidnapping in death
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery with hate crimes and attempted kidnapping charges.
Man faces prison for burning home, car of woman who rejected him
A Union City man faces 20 years in prison and 10 years probation after he was found guilty of setting fire to a woman's bedroom and car in a jealous rage.
Georgia firefighter dies while working first shift
Firefighters across the state are mourning the loss of a southeast Georgia firefighter killed while on duty this past weekend.
Atlanta Braves beat Chicago Cubs 13-4
The Braves' offensive performance was overshadowed by the status of Ronald Acuna Jr. after he departed in the fourth due to pain in his lower abdominal muscles.
25 people injured when floor collapses during massive house party near University of Georgia
CRAZY: 500 people at a party in a two-story house = floor collapsing into basement. Luckily, no one was seriously hurt.
Chicago Cubs beat Atlanta Braves 13-4
Javier Baez and David Bote homered for the Cubs, who stopped a three-game losing streak.
Marriage proposal interrupted by man confessing to crime, viral video claims
After admitting to getting drunk and then driving, the man says, "I hit a woman. Or somebody dressed like a woman, I’m not sure. I didn’t stop."