Who is Samuel Lilley? American Airlines pilot involved in DC midair crash has Georgia ties
A family with Georgia ties is grieving after learning their loved one was one of the pilots killed in the crash between a small American Airlines plane and a military helicopter crash near Reagan National Airport.
ICE arrests begin in metro Atlanta, spokesperson says
After rumors swirled online about ICE raids in Georgia, it has been confirmed that searches are underway as of Jan. 26, 2025.
Southwest pilot of Chicago-bound flight arrested for allegedly being intoxicated
The pilot for a Chicago-bound flight was arrested Wednesday morning and charged with DUI.
PHOTOS: Funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter | 1924-2024
Former President Jimmy Carter from Plains, Georgia, died on Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. He will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Rosalynn Carter, on Jan. 9 in Plains.
Where will Jimmy Carter be buried? A look at the small town where he will be interred
Former President Jimmy Carter will be buried in the small town where he lived, married, and died: Plains, Georgia. Carter spent more than 80 of his 100 years in and around the town, which still has fewer than 700 people, not much more than when he was born on Oct. 1, 1924.
National Day of Mourning on Jan. 9 for Jimmy Carter | What's open, closed
A national Day of Mourning will take place on Jan. 9 the day of former President Jimmy Carter's official state funeral at Washington National Cathedral.
Family accused of ‘Sopranos’-style brawl with bats, guns against rival paving company: police
The six family members who worked for the same Georgia company allegedly attacked their paving business competitors in turf war.
Jimmy Carter: The first ‘green’ president
Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.
Trump taps Georgia's David Perdue to serve as U.S. Ambassador to China
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday night that former U.S. Senator David Perdue of Georgia will serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to China.
Man had 4-year-old son with him as he sex trafficked Georgia woman in Southfield, police say
A man with a criminal history dating back 25 years is being held on a $3 million bond after Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren said he was sex trafficking a woman from Georgia at a hotel room – and he did with his 4-year-old son in the next room.
Georgia residents reporting disturbing racist messages before, after election
Multiple Georgia residents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after receiving an alarming text message about upcoming enslavement or being informed about a potential threat from white supremacists and KKK members.
Sapelo Island ferry dock collapse: Gangway last inspected in 2023, officials say
At least seven people were killed Saturday after part of a ferry dock collapsed on Georgia's Sapelo Island, according to a spokesperson for the state agency that operates it.
Florida residents arriving in Georgia ahead of Hurricane Milton
Traffic on Interstate 75 northbound in Georgia has been heavy throughout Tuesday as Floridians evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton.
Here is where you can find the worst drivers in America, according to ConsumerAffairs
Reckless behaviors like distracted driving, speeding, and driving under the influence contribute to a staggering number of traffic-related deaths each year.
WalletHub releases their list of safest cities in America for 2024
A new report from WalletHub highlights the varying levels of safety across U.S. cities, examining how well different areas protect their residents from physical and financial dangers.
Hurricane Helene: 17 deaths reported in the state of Georgia
Hurricane Helene isn’t only expected to damage homes and vehicles; it has already resulted in at least 17 deaths and one injury, with more fatalities and injuries anticipated.
Mother of Apalachee HS shooting suspect charged with taping her mom to chair, leaving her
Marcee Gray, the mother of the suspected Apalachee High School shooter, is facing charges after being accused of taping her elderly mother to a chair and leaving her there for nearly 24 hours.
Apalachee High School shooting victim granted no contact order with alleged gunman, his father
One of the surviving victims of the deadly Apalachee High School shooting has been granted a no contact order against the suspected gunman and his father.
JD Vance remarks on school shootings during Phoenix event: 'I don’t like that this is a fact of life'
"If these psychos are going to go after our kids we’ve got to be prepared for it," Sen. JD Vance said at a rally in Phoenix. "We don’t have to like the reality that we live in, but it is the reality we live in. We’ve got to deal with it."
Roger Fortson: Airman killed by Florida deputy laid to rest
Family and friends of a Black U.S. Air Force senior airman who was killed by a Florida sheriff’s deputy will gather at a Georgia church on this morning to say their final goodbyes.