Massive protests over George Floyd death raise fears of new coronavirus outbreaks
The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”
Coronavirus side effect: Huge budget cuts in many school districts
The coronavirus outbreak is going to deal a huge blow to thousands of school district budgets across the country, with teachers cut, fewer days in classrooms and fewer resources.
CNN Center heavily vandalized during Atlanta protest against death of George Floyd
The exterior of the CNN Center in Downtown Atlanta was heavily vandalized during demonstrations Friday evening over the death of George Floyd, a Minneapolis man who died while in police custody.
Demonstrators clash with Atlanta police in violent protest against death of George Floyd
What started as peaceful demonstrations over the killing of George Floyd, a Minneapolis man who died while in police custody, turned violent Friday evening in Atlanta as people clashed with police, buildings were vandalized and cop cars were set on fire.
Last remaining Tuskegee Airman nurse turns 100
Sitting in a wheelchair in full military dress holding an American flag, the only surviving Tuskegee Airman nurse humbly celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday.
Man who filmed Ahmaud Arbery shooting charged with murder
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said late Thursday afternoon that a third arrest was made in connection to the death of Ahmaud Arbery.
Georgia restaurant owner who sold Mustang to pay employees gifted new car
The Smyrna restaurant owner who made a big sacrifice in selling her car so she could pay her employees last month had a bit of karma come her way within the last week.
Therapy horse surprises quarantined Georgia seniors through bedroom window
The therapy horse peeked through bedroom windows and nuzzled masked residents outside in the courtyard.
Deputies: Georgia man caught having sex with dead woman outside shelter
Investigators say the woman had been dead for some time.
Georgia grandmother arrested after girl dies while playing with pistol, deputies say
Deputies say the young girl was playing with a pistol when she shot herself. Now the girl's grandmother is in custody.
Protesters demand changes in justice system that delayed charges in Ahmaud Arbery case
Protesters demanded changes Saturday to the justice system that allowed the two men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery to go free for months until a video showing the murder was released.
Georgia chalk artist creates mural in memory of Ahmaud Arbery
A chalk artist in Athens, Georgia, created a mural in memory of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old black man who was killed while running in February and whose death has sparked protests against racial violence.
Giant 4-foot-long lizard now established in Georgia as invasive species
The Argentine black and white tegus, which is native to South America, has established itself in Georgia as an invasive species, wildlife officials say.
Georgia AG requests GBI to investigate handling of Ahmaud Arbery case
Georgia's attorney general has requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation look into the conduct of the district attorneys of the Brunswick and Waycross judicial circuits in connection with the Ahmaud Arbery case.
Georgia AG names Cobb County prosecutor to Ahmaud Arbery case
Georgia's attorney general has appointed a new special prosecutor in the case of Ahmaud Arbery, a black man who authorities said died at the hands of two white men as he ran through a south Georgia neighborhood.
Despite COVID-19 canceling party plans, WWII veteran celebrates 102nd birthday singing, dancing
Marietta man and World War II veteran celebrated his 102nd birthday with no party due to social distancing, but that didn't stop him from singing and dancing a little.
GBI reviewing additional video in death of south Georgia jogger Ahmaud Arbery
The Georgia Department of Investigation confirmed Saturday that agents are reviewing additional video as they work to piece together the minutes before the deadly shooting of Ahmaud Arbery.
DOJ considering possible hate crime charges in Ahmaud Arbery case
A spokesperson says the Department of Justice is "assessing all of the evidence to determine whether federal hate crime charges are appropriate."
Rock music pioneer Little Richard dead at 87
Rock legend and Georgia native Little Richard died Saturday at his Nashville home. He was 87.
In letter, DA claims shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery was 'justified'
The district attorney who recused himself from the case of a black jogger shot and killed by two white men in south Georgia defended the decision not to seek arrests.