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Georgia bobcat attacks 3-year-old, 14-year-old in separate incidents

October 11, 2023

Georgia bobcat attacks 3-year-old, 14-year-old in separate incidents

A couple of children in Georgia were attacked by an aggressive bobcat in two separate incidents on Friday. The children are now recovering.

Wrong-way driver on Georgia highway causes fiery crash, killing 3

October 11, 2023

Wrong-way driver on Georgia highway causes fiery crash, killing 3

In Georgia, a wrong-way driver entered a four-lane highway and crashed into two other cars. The fiery incident left all the victims dead on Monday near Roopville.

High school graduation rate in Georgia hits record high in 2023

October 10, 2023

High school graduation rate in Georgia hits record high in 2023

Georgia’s public high school graduation rate has hit a record high of 84.4% this year. The state has made massive strides since 2012 when the rate was below 70%.

No charges for Georgia state troopers in fatal shooting at 'Cop City' protest site

October 6, 2023

No charges for Georgia state troopers in fatal shooting at 'Cop City' protest site

Georgia state troopers who fatally shot an activist near Atlanta will not face charges, as their use of deadly force was deemed "objectively reasonable."

Georgia is known for much more than just peaches

October 5, 2023

Georgia is known for much more than just peaches

There are many places in Georgia you won't want to miss when traveling to the state. Atlanta is home to many attractions, but there are plenty of other tourist spots outside the city.

Video shows moments Georgia police sergeant rescues crying fawn stuck in fence

October 4, 2023

Video shows moments Georgia police sergeant rescues crying fawn stuck in fence

A Cobb County, Georgia, police sergeant rescued a young deer after it got its head stuck in a metal fence last week, and bodycam footage captured the moment.

Truck that damaged Atlanta-area bridge exceeded weight and height limits, prompting bridge closure

October 4, 2023

Truck that damaged Atlanta-area bridge exceeded weight and height limits, prompting bridge closure

An inspection has revealed that the truck responsible for damaging a bridge over an interstate in the Atlanta area was transporting a load exceeding legal weight and height limits.

Atlanta-area police fatally shoot suspect who tried to steal cruiser

October 3, 2023

Atlanta-area police fatally shoot suspect who tried to steal cruiser

Officers in Lawrenceville, Georgia, reportedly shot and killed a suspect early Tuesday morning after he attempted to steal a police cruiser.

High school football player dies after 'medical emergency' on sidelines of Georgia game

October 3, 2023

High school football player dies after 'medical emergency' on sidelines of Georgia game

A high school football player in Georgia's Savannah-Chatham County district has died following a reported "medical emergency" on a game's sidelines.

Atlanta agrees to $3.75M settlement in death of Nebraska man in police custody

October 3, 2023

Atlanta agrees to $3.75M settlement in death of Nebraska man in police custody

The city of Atlanta has agreed to pay $3.75 million as part of a settlement with the family of a Nebraska man, Ricardo Dorado Jr., who died while in police custody.