Thomas Jefferson Byrd, known for Spike Lee films, found shot to death, police say
Police say actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd has been shot dead in Atlanta.
Lawmakers who toured Georgia detention site raise concerns
“This is a horror show, it truly is worse than I expected,” Rep. Juan Vargas, a California Democrat, said Saturday.
Group of dads tackle, restrain sex offender accused of peeping at teen in Cracker Barrel bathroom
A group of dads tackled a man caught looking under stalls at the Cracker Barrell ladies room and held him until police could arrest him, reports say.
Clayton County deputy caught on camera striking man fired, sheriff says
The criminal investigation into the incident will be turned over to the Clayton County District Attorney's Office.
1,000 people double-voted in Georgia primary, secretary of state says
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Tuesday that 1,000 Georgians voted twice in the state’s June 9 primary, a felony that he said will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Goat climbs into deputy's car, chews papers in Georgia
A goat with no respect for authority climbed into a deputy’s car, chewed on her paperwork, and knocked her to the ground in north-central Georgia on September 1, bodycam footage shows.
Chadwick Boseman visited Georgia boy battling brain tumor during his own secret cancer fight
While he was secretly battling cancer, Actor Chadwick Boseman paid a visit to help lift the spirits of a young Georgia boy who had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.
U.S. Marshals recover 39 missing children in Georgia operation
Law enforcement officers describe them as some of the most challenging recovery cases in the state, but Thursday the U.S. Marshals Service announced the rescue of 39 missing children from all over Georgia.
Fired Minneapolis officer recounts death of George Floyd in interrogation video
One day after the body camera video from former Minneapolis officer Tou Thao was released, his interrogation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has been released as well.
Oklahoma high school student knowingly attended in-person class with COVID-19, district says
Oklahoma parents were notified after school administrators learned a student had attended the first day of in-person classes knowing they had the coronavirus.
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.
'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.
‘He believed in America’: Former presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton pay tribute to John Lewis
Former presidents, politicians and civil rights leaders paid tribute July 20 to the late Rep. John Lewis at a memorial service in Atlanta.
Reports: Obama, Bush to attend funeral for Rep. John Lewis
Former President Barack Obama will deliver a eulogy at the funeral for the late Rep. John Lewis on Thursday morning, FOX News reports. The report is attributed to sources as an official list of dignitaries has not been made public as of Wednesday evening.
Rep. John Lewis, lion of Civil Rights Movement, dies at 80
Representative John Lewis -- a lion of the Civil Rights Movement -- passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Police: Suspect in drug-related arrest bit officer's nose while trying to escape
Police say the suspect bit off the tip of the officer's nose while trying to escape arrest.
Chick-fil-A named top restaurant in customer satisfaction for 6th year in a row
Chick-fil-A beat competitors Chipotle, Dunkin', Arby's, KFC and Panera Bread to take the top prize
Natalie White, suspect in Wendy's arson where Rayshard Brooks was shot, out on $10,000 bond
FOX 5's Aungelique Proctor learned during Wednesday's court appearance, a judge issued a $10,000 bond for Natalie White. White will be placed on house arrest and is prohibited from using social media.
3 suspects indicted by grand jury in Ahmaud Arbery murder case
Cobb County District Attorney Joyette M. Holmes announced the charges at the Glynn County Courthouse at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Investigators identify woman suspected in Atlanta Wendy's arson
Atlanta Fire investigators say that they have identified a woman suspected of setting fire to the southwest Atlanta Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks was shot.