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August 20, 2024

Georgia mayor arrested on felony charges after allegedly storing alcohol in a ditch for inmates

The mayor of a town in Georgia is facing felony charges after allegedly illegally stashing a bottle of gin in a ditch for a state prison work crew.

August 19, 2024

Patient sues Emory Hospital in Atlanta after it allegedly lost part of his skull

A patient has filed a lawsuit against Emory Hospital, claiming the hospital lost part of his skull that was removed during a surgery two years ago.

August 18, 2024

Georgia deputy killed in 'ambush' attack after responding to domestic dispute call

A Georgia deputy was killed Saturday night responding to a domestic dispute call in Hiram, and the sheriff's office says the responding deputies were "ambushed."

August 17, 2024

Too cute: Zoo Atlanta welcomes adorable baby two-toed sloth

Zoo Atlanta is celebrating the birth of a new Hoffmann's two-toed sloth earlier this month. The sloth was born to mom Nutella and dad Cocoa and has one sibling.

August 17, 2024

Bronze statue of Congressman John Lewis replaces more than 100-year-old Confederate monument

A large bronze statue of Congressman John Lewis, the late civil rights leader, was installed in Decatur, Georgia, where a monument to the Confederacy was removed in 2020.

August 16, 2024

Peach State crawling with vacant housing; more squatting cases head to court in Georgia

There is limited data available regarding squatter cases across the country, but recent reports have shown an uptick in cases in recent years in states like Georgia.

August 14, 2024

Immigrants becoming citizens at breakneck speed as election approaches: report

Lawful permanent residents are becoming naturalized United States citizens at a pace unseen since 2013 and 2014, potentially reshaping the electorate ahead of the election.

August 14, 2024

Four Georgia men arrested for theft of cooking oil in bulk: Police

Four men were arrested in Cartersville, Georgia, for the bulk theft of cooking oil in bulk from several restaurants following a six-month investigation.

August 13, 2024

Georgia city to pay $55,000, train officers on free speech after veteran arrested for 'panhandling'

A Georgia police department must train officers on the First Amendment after the city settled with an Army veteran who alleged his free speech rights were violated.

August 12, 2024

Georgia angler charged after game warden discovers hidden fish

After attempting to hide fish along the Chattahoochee River, a Georgia fisherman is being charged for possessing more trout than allowed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.