Atlanta man freed after 2 years in Taliban captivity, State Department says
An American man who was held captive in Afghanistan for over two years has been freed by the Taliban and is now on his way back to the United States.
Lil Baby responds after Atlanta police link rapper to teen murders
Atlanta rapper Lil Baby is pushing back after Atlanta Police Homicide Commander Maj. Ralph Woolfolk suggested that a music video shoot he held last summer contributed to the deaths of two 13-year-old boys.
Ahmaud Arbery murder 5 years later: Atlanta runners gather in his memory
In Southwest Atlanta, community members gathered to honor the memory of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man who was murdered while out on a run five years ago.
Viral video shows massive brawl at Atlanta airport boarding gate
Travel plans took a violent turn for some passengers at Atlanta’s airport on Wednesday. Cellphone video captured the moments a brawl broke out at what appeared to be a Spirit Airlines boarding gate.
Former UGA standout, current Ravens player Ben Cleveland arrested for DUI in Georgia
Benjamin Cleveland, a former University of Georgia football standout and current offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens, was arrested last week.
NFL's Kadarius Toney arrested in Georgia for allegedly strangling woman
Toney is accused of putting his hand around a woman's throat, squeezing "with enough force to cause her to be unable to breathe," according to police documents obtained by FOX 5.
Cracker Barrel won't scramble prices on eggs despite spike caused by bird flu
Egg prices are soaring, but Cracker Barrel is standing firm.
Detroit mother charged with murder after 9-year-old son's body found in shallow grave
A Detroit mother is charged with murder after her son was found murdered and buried in a shallow grave.
Who is Samuel Lilley? American Airlines pilot involved in DC midair crash has Georgia ties
A family with Georgia ties is grieving after learning their loved one was one of the pilots killed in the crash between a small American Airlines plane and a military helicopter crash near Reagan National Airport.
ICE arrests begin in metro Atlanta, spokesperson says
After rumors swirled online about ICE raids in Georgia, it has been confirmed that searches are underway as of Jan. 26, 2025.
4 injured after evacuation of Delta plane at Atlanta airport
Four passengers on a Delta flight at the Atlanta airport were injured after their flight aborted takeoff and they had to use emergency slides to leave the plane.
PHOTOS: Funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter | 1924-2024
Former President Jimmy Carter from Plains, Georgia, died on Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. He will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Rosalynn Carter, on Jan. 9 in Plains.
Funeral for President Jimmy Carter concludes; journey to Georgia begins
The official state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter has concluded and the 39th President of the United States will begin the journey to his hometown of Plains, Ga.
Jimmy Carter dies at 100: Georgia leaders react to death of former president
Following The Carter Center's announcement that former U.S. President Jimmy Carter passed away on Dec. 29, 2024, Georgia politicians and state leaders rallied support around the Carter family and offered their condolences.
Jimmy Carter: The first ‘green’ president
Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.
Appeals court removes prosecutor Fani Willis from Georgia election case against Trump, others
A state appeals court on Thursday removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others but did not dismiss the indictment.
Trump nominates Herschel Walker as U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Herschel Walker as the United States Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
Jose Ibarra found guilty for murder of Laken Riley, sentenced to life without parole
Jose Ibarra, 26, was found guilty Wednesday on all counts in the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley.
Georgia mom arrested after 10-year-old son found walking alone
Brittany Patterson was arrested for reckless conduct after her nearly 11-year-old son was found walking alone near their home. Her charges have sparked outrage online.
Laken Riley murder: Bench trial for Jose Ibarra will begin Friday morning
Jose Ibarra, who is accused in the killing of Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus in Athens, appeared for a pretrial hearing Tuesday morning.