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

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."

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Immigrants becoming citizens at breakneck speed as election approaches: report

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Georgia angler charged after game warden discovers hidden fish

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.

Georgia police fatally shoot man waving machine gun around near gas station

August 12, 2024

Georgia police fatally shoot man waving machine gun around near gas station

A Georgia man was fatally shot by police Sunday morning after he was reportedly waving around a "machine gun" in Athens and fired the weapon at officers.

Slain Georgia college student Laken Riley's suspected killer has another brother in Venezuelan gang: report

August 9, 2024

Slain Georgia college student Laken Riley's suspected killer has another brother in Venezuelan gang: report

Laken Riley's alleged killer, Jose Ibarra, and two of his fellow illegal immigrant brothers are all suspected members of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang.