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June 3, 2024

Georgia police sergeant touts ‘amazing’ abilities of K9 companion in book: Made him a 'better human'

Mark Tappan, an Alpharetta, Georgia, police officer, wrote the book "A Dog Named Mattis" about the relationship between him and his skilled K9 and lessons learned along the way.

June 2, 2024

Georgia woman, 85, graduates from high school with honorary diploma: 'I’m really thankful to God'

Shirley Smith received an honorary high school diploma for her lifetime of work within her family, community and church. Her family threw her a party following the ceremony.

June 2, 2024

Georgia man allegedly beat girlfriend, killed bystander who attempted to intervene in Florida

A Georgia man was arrested in Florida after detectives say he beat his girlfriend and punched a man who attempted to intervene in the altercation.

May 31, 2024

3 more suspects nabbed in Savannah, Georgia shootout that wounded 11

Three more suspects have been arrested in connection with a Savannah, Georgia, shootout that left 11 people injured earlier this month.

May 31, 2024

Laken Riley murder suspect Jose Ibarra pleads not guilty, mother sobs in court

The illegal immigrant accused of killing Augusta University student Laken Riley has entered a not guilty plea Friday during an arraignment hearing.

May 30, 2024

Atlanta senior home plagued by 'junkie' squatters, rampant crime, residents say

Residents of an Atlanta senior home are begging from relief after a string of arrests and a group of squatters that have plagued their property.

May 30, 2024

WWII veteran proud to be part of 'Greatest Generation': 'We saved the world.'

World War II veteran Andy Negra Jr., who lives in Helen, Georgia, just turned 100. He proudly lays claim to being among the last of what is known as “The Greatest Generation."

May 28, 2024

Georgia Snapchat stalker gets life in prison for attack that almost killed 15-year-old girl

Zachary Iona, 22, groomed a Georgia 15-year-old on Snapchat then brutally attacked her with duct tape, rope and a knife, according to prosecutors.

May 27, 2024

Georgia WWII hero's grave inspires songwriter ballad decades after soldier killed in combat

Songwriter Craig Gleason wrote "The Ballad of Ervin O. Jones" after finding a World War II hero's grave seven decades after soldier was killed in the Battle of Okinawa.

May 27, 2024

Georgia man allegedly burned down trailer with stepmom inside because his mother wouldn't sell lot

A Georgia man was arrested after he allegedly admitted to police that he burned a trailer down while his stepmother was inside of it because his mother would not sell the lot.