Georgia sheriff talks man into putting down his gun, comforts him

It could have had a tragic ending. Instead, a Georgia sheriff talked a distraught man out of taking his own life by cop.

Ahmaud Arbery murder trial: Jury dismissed for night, deliberations continue Wednesday morning

The jury asked the judge to go a little late into the evening, but a little before 6:30 p.m. was dismissed for the night. They are expected to pick up deliberations early Wednesday morning.

Opening statements begin in trial for men charged in death of Ahmaud Arbery

It was a busy first day in a Glynn County courthouse as the jury was sworn in to decide the fate of the defendants in the death of Ahmaud Arbery heard their first witness.

Judge rules 1 Black juror, 11 whites to hear trial over Ahmaud Arbery killing

A judge will seat one Black juror and 11 whites to decide the trial of the men who killed Ahmaud Arbery, despite prosecutors’ objections that several Black potential jurors were cut because of their race.

Ahmaud Arbery murder trial: 8 potential jurors advance as selection continues

At the beginning of day three of jury selection, a judge has found eight potential jurors qualified to be part of the trial of the three men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery.

Atlanta home invasion suspect shot while attacking disabled resident

An Atlanta homeowner shot a knife-wielding suspect when he broke into their home and tried to attack a person in a wheelchair, police say.

Former President Jimmy Carter celebrating 97th birthday

Former president Jimmy Carter will celebrate his 97th birthday quietly at his home in Plains, Georgia. Carter is the oldest-living former U.S. president ever.

Amtrak derailment victims identified as Georgia couple, Illinois man

The three people who died when a train derailed in rural Montana over the weekend included a Georgia couple who were on a cross-country trip to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary and 29-year-old Illinois man who was traveling to Oregon with his wife.

'Dangerous' suspect accused of killing Florida deputy possibly seen in Georgia

Officers believe they saw the "armed and dangerous" suspect in the deadly shooting of a Florida deputy riding a motorcycle near Hapeville. Now they're asking Georgians to help find him.

World's oldest living male gorilla tests positive for COVID-19 virus

Multiple gorillas at Zoo Atlanta, including the world's oldest living male gorilla, have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.

'Unlawful overreach': Georgia governor vows to fight Biden vaccine mandate

During President Joe Biden's announcement of a vaccine mandate that will affect as many as 100 million Americans, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp vowed to fight the federal plan.

Teen severely beaten in 'unprovoked' attack, other kids record brutal assault

Allyssa Brooke-Cox said her son suffered a broken jaw, whiplash, and severe concussion after he was attacked during a basketball game. It happened in July at a rec center in Sugar Hill. She's now petitioning the Department of Education to discipline students for off-campus incidents.