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Georgia officers save mom, child from burning vehicle in dramatic video

November 4, 2023

Georgia officers save mom, child from burning vehicle in dramatic video

Rome, Georgia, officers leapt into action this week to save a mother and her son who were trapped inside a burning car after it crashed.

Fulton County Jail faces civil rights investigation and calls for reform

November 3, 2023

Fulton County Jail faces civil rights investigation and calls for reform

The deteriorating state of an Atlanta jail has raised concerns about inmate safety. This comes after reports of inmates using broken flooring and pipes to craft their own weapons.

GA school superintendent urges lawmakers to grant raise for educators

November 3, 2023

GA school superintendent urges lawmakers to grant raise for educators

A Georgia school superintendent has urged the governor to allocate a salary increase for teachers in the upcoming year in addition to changing the state's funding plan.

Trial date set for rapper Young Thug following jury panel selection

November 2, 2023

Trial date set for rapper Young Thug following jury panel selection

A jury panel for the upcoming Georgia trial of rapper Young Thug has been chosen after nearly 10 months. Six others facing allegations of related crimes will also stand trial.

Atlanta is home to soundstages and filming locations for popular blockbuster movies

November 2, 2023

Atlanta is home to soundstages and filming locations for popular blockbuster movies

If you ever find yourself in Atlanta, plan to visit one or more of these filming locations for popular movies like "Spider-Man: No Way Home."

GA university researchers sentenced for fraud scheme involving CIA funds

November 2, 2023

GA university researchers sentenced for fraud scheme involving CIA funds

Federal prosecutors have sentenced three former researchers from Georgia Tech Research Institute who were involved in a fraud scheme targeting the university and the CIA.

Georgia middle school teacher arrested, charged with child molestation

November 1, 2023

Georgia middle school teacher arrested, charged with child molestation

A Georgia middle school teacher has been arrested on charges of child molestation after allegedly communicating with female students late night, which involved sexual material.

Georgia to appeal congressional, legislative redistricting order

November 1, 2023

Georgia to appeal congressional, legislative redistricting order

Georgia says it plans to appeal a judge's order to redraw some of its state legislative and congressional districts. A special session to draw new lines still remains likely to occur.

GA child welfare leader fires back after accusations of state law violation

November 1, 2023

GA child welfare leader fires back after accusations of state law violation

Georgia Commissioner Candice Broce is responding to allegations linked to the state's foster care system. This comes after two judges accused her of violating state law.

Trump will 'NEVER' take Fulton County plea deal, source says, but other co-defendants unsure

October 31, 2023

Trump will 'NEVER' take Fulton County plea deal, source says, but other co-defendants unsure

A source familiar with the former president's defense strategy in Georgia says he will "never" take a plea deal, but other defendants are still keeping their options open.