Georgia inmate accused of impersonating California billionaire to steal $11M while inside max security lock-up
The Georgia gang member is accused of using contraband cell phones will to impersonate a California movie mogul in a scheme that is believed to be one of the largest heists pull off from inside an American prison.
The Georgia gang member is accused of using contraband cell phones will to impersonate a California movie mogul in a scheme that is believed to be one of the largest heists pull off from inside an American prison.
Georgia woman, 80, dies after being attacked by daughter's dogs, deputies say
Authorities say the daughter knew her dogs had previously killed family pets and had also bit someone.
Authorities say the daughter knew her dogs had previously killed family pets and had also bit someone.
Quinton Simon: Police believe coastal Georgia toddler is dead, name mom as prime suspect
Police say investigators believe 20-month-old Quinton Simon is dead and has named his mother, Leilani Simon, as the primary suspect.
Police say investigators believe 20-month-old Quinton Simon is dead and has named his mother, Leilani Simon, as the primary suspect.
Twin brothers to walk 20 miles in every state for foster children: ‘There are so many kids that need us ’
Tavon and Davon Woods said they are products of the foster childcare system and want to raise awareness about its challenges.
Tavon and Davon Woods said they are products of the foster childcare system and want to raise awareness about its challenges.
Family, friends to lay to rest Georgia State Patrol candidate who died during training
Friends and family will gather in Cartersville Saturday to remember a Georgia State Patrol candidate who collapsed and died after finishing a training exercise.
Friends and family will gather in Cartersville Saturday to remember a Georgia State Patrol candidate who collapsed and died after finishing a training exercise.
Community gathers for funeral service of Cobb County deputy killed in line of duty
The ceremony recognized Cobb County Deputy Jonathan Randall Koleski's 15 years of service in Cobb County along with his three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The ceremony recognized Cobb County Deputy Jonathan Randall Koleski's 15 years of service in Cobb County along with his three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
2 Cobb County deputies 'ambushed and killed' serving warrant at Marietta-area home
Two Cobb County sheriff’s deputies were killed in the line of duty Thursday evening. The sheriff’s office says they were shot while serving a warrant on a Marietta-area home.
Two Cobb County sheriff’s deputies were killed in the line of duty Thursday evening. The sheriff’s office says they were shot while serving a warrant on a Marietta-area home.
Employee shoots co-worker in fight at 'Real Housewives' star Kandi Burruss' restaurant, police say
An employee working at one of "Real Housewives" star Kandi Burruss' restaurants is on the run after shooting a co-worker during a fight, police say.
An employee working at one of "Real Housewives" star Kandi Burruss' restaurants is on the run after shooting a co-worker during a fight, police say.
Atlanta Popeyes calls police on student trying to buy homeless man food
A Georgia State University student says workers at an Atlanta Popeyes called the police on her when she tried to buy food for a man experiencing homelessness. Instead of arresting her, however, she says the police commended her kindness.
A Georgia State University student says workers at an Atlanta Popeyes called the police on her when she tried to buy food for a man experiencing homelessness. Instead of arresting her, however, she says the police commended her kindness.
Dogs found living in deplorable conditions at Georgia animal rescue, deputies say
Investigators said more than 200 dogs were found on property belonging to Wendy Brewer and Dogs Rock Rescue. Brewer was booked into the Heard County jail on felony animal cruelty charges.
Investigators said more than 200 dogs were found on property belonging to Wendy Brewer and Dogs Rock Rescue. Brewer was booked into the Heard County jail on felony animal cruelty charges.
Georgia man wiped out $48M in student loans with disabled veterans scam, officials say
Authorities say the Georgia man forged letters for hundreds of student loan borrowers to trick the federal government into thinking they were military veterans with permanent disabilities. He wiped out $48 million in loans before his arrest.
Authorities say the Georgia man forged letters for hundreds of student loan borrowers to trick the federal government into thinking they were military veterans with permanent disabilities. He wiped out $48 million in loans before his arrest.
Rayshard Brooks death: Prosecutors drop charges against Atlanta police officers in shooting
Prosecutors overseeing the case against two Atlanta Police Department officers in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks said Tuesday the officers "committed no crimes."
Prosecutors overseeing the case against two Atlanta Police Department officers in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks said Tuesday the officers "committed no crimes."
2 Fort Benning soldiers killed in north Georgia mountains
Two soldiers were killed and three others injured in a weather-related incident on Yonah Mountain in north Georgia, Army officials say. The soldiers were stationed out of Fort Benning.
Two soldiers were killed and three others injured in a weather-related incident on Yonah Mountain in north Georgia, Army officials say. The soldiers were stationed out of Fort Benning.
Greg, Travis McMichael sentenced to life for federal hate crimes in Ahmaud Arbery's murder
Travis McMichael has been sentenced to life in prison for committing a federal hate crime in the death of Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery.
Travis McMichael has been sentenced to life in prison for committing a federal hate crime in the death of Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery.
Georgia to allow people to claim unborn children as dependents on taxes
Georgia families expecting a child can now claim any embryos with a detectible heartbeat as a dependent on their state taxes.
Georgia families expecting a child can now claim any embryos with a detectible heartbeat as a dependent on their state taxes.
1 soldier dead, 9 injured by lightning at Georgia Army base
It happened Wednesday morning on the range of the US Army base located just west of Augusta.
It happened Wednesday morning on the range of the US Army base located just west of Augusta.
Dog rescued after falling 35 feet into abandoned well, treading water for hours
A dog fell 35 feet into an abandoned well on Saturday night and tread water for hours until she was rescued the next day, officials said.
A dog fell 35 feet into an abandoned well on Saturday night and tread water for hours until she was rescued the next day, officials said.
23 years after death, investigators identify boy found in DeKalb County cemetery, mother arrested
For over 20 years, the identity of a young boy whose body was found placed in the woods near a DeKalb County cemetery remained a mystery. Now investigators say they've identified him and arrested his mother for his death.
For over 20 years, the identity of a young boy whose body was found placed in the woods near a DeKalb County cemetery remained a mystery. Now investigators say they've identified him and arrested his mother for his death.
Angry Georgia mom claims airline 'lost my child' in viral TikTok video
The Georgia mom dropped off her 12-year-old daughter at the airport and paid extra to make sure she would be escorted directly to her dad. An hour after the plane landed, she says she got a call from the airline saying her child was missing.
The Georgia mom dropped off her 12-year-old daughter at the airport and paid extra to make sure she would be escorted directly to her dad. An hour after the plane landed, she says she got a call from the airline saying her child was missing.
'It's worth it': Georgia gas station loses nearly $12K selling discounted gas
The Georgia gas station dropped the price to less than $2 a gallon for customers on the Fourth of July. The owner says he lost nearly $12,000 in just three hours, but it was worth it to see the smiles on his customers' faces.
The Georgia gas station dropped the price to less than $2 a gallon for customers on the Fourth of July. The owner says he lost nearly $12,000 in just three hours, but it was worth it to see the smiles on his customers' faces.