Three people remain at an Atlanta hospital a day after they were injured aboard a hotel shuttle bus that crashed with a tractor-trailer near the city's airport.
Three people remain at an Atlanta hospital a day after they were injured aboard a hotel shuttle bus that crashed with a tractor-trailer near the city's airport.
Police say a shoplifter in metro Atlanta had particularly sticky fingers for deodorant sticks, stealing 195 of them from a Target store.
Police say a shoplifter in metro Atlanta had particularly sticky fingers for deodorant sticks, stealing 195 of them from a Target store.
Four deaths at the Atlanta VA Medical Center mark the latest in a series of problems plaguing Veterans Affairs, prompting outrage from officials and congressional scrutiny of the largest integrated health care system...
Four deaths at the Atlanta VA Medical Center mark the latest in a series of problems plaguing Veterans Affairs, prompting outrage from officials and congressional scrutiny of the largest integrated health care system in the...
Georgia stands to lose $1.8 million in funding because state officials refuse to participate in a federal survey that asks high school and middle school students about their sexual history.
Georgia stands to lose $1.8 million in funding because state officials refuse to participate in a federal survey that asks high school and middle school students about their sexual history.
No tickets matched all four numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Mega Money game so the jackpot rolled over to $1 million, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.
No tickets matched all four numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Mega Money game so the jackpot rolled over to $1 million, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.
The Georgia Sea Turtle Center hopes to make the summer nesting season less deadly for diamondback terrapins on the Georgia coast.
The Georgia Sea Turtle Center hopes to make the summer nesting season less deadly for diamondback terrapins on the Georgia coast.
Atlanta's Cyclorama and Civil War Museum are offering free admission to military personnel and their family members.
Atlanta's Cyclorama and Civil War Museum are offering free admission to military personnel and their family members.
Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is reminding Georgians to check their insurance policies for hurricane coverage as National Hurricane Preparedness Week approaches.
Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is reminding Georgians to check their insurance policies for hurricane coverage as National Hurricane Preparedness Week approaches.
A piece of the Berlin Wall is set to be auctioned off in metro Atlanta as part of an effort to pay back victims of an investment scheme.
A piece of the Berlin Wall is set to be auctioned off in metro Atlanta as part of an effort to pay back victims of an investment scheme.
A tractor supply company is set to build a retail store in Dodge County and expects to add 25 full-time jobs.
A tractor supply company is set to build a retail store in Dodge County and expects to add 25 full-time jobs.
At least 31 percent of construction awards for the Atlanta Falcons' new stadium must be awarded to minority or women-owned firms. That's according to a deal between the team and state and city officials. The dollar...
The Atlanta Falcons, state and city officials have agreed on a deal to ensure that at least 31 percent of construction awards for the team's new stadium are awarded to minority or women-owned firms.
Virginia Tech beat Georgia Tech 3-2 yesterday in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, clinching an appearance in tomorrow's final. Chad Pinder drove in the winning run on a sacrifice fly in the seventh.
The Atlanta Falcons, state and city officials have agreed on a deal to ensure that at least 31 percent of construction awards for the team's new stadium are awarded to minority or women-owned firms.
The Atlanta Falcons, state and city officials have agreed on a deal to ensure that at least 31 percent of construction awards for the team's new stadium are awarded to minority or women-owned firms.
A New York City lawyer for two massage therapists who sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre (farv) over claims he sent racy text messages says the case has been settled.
A New York City lawyer for two massage therapists who sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre (farv) over claims he sent racy text messages says the case has been settled.
A southeast Georgia man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the death of his girlfriend's 3-year-old son.
A southeast Georgia man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the death of his girlfriend's 3-year-old son.
The Southern Co. is brainstorming ways it can more widely incorporate renewable energy such as solar power into its traditional business model.
The Southern Co. is brainstorming ways it can more widely incorporate renewable energy such as solar power into its traditional business model.
A former east Georgia prison guard has been sentenced to more than two years of probation for trying to smuggle contraband into the Augusta State Medical Prison.
A former east Georgia prison guard has been sentenced to more than two years of probation for trying to smuggle contraband into the Augusta State Medical Prison.
Trea Turner and Bryan Adametz each drove in two runs to help North Carolina State beat Miami 7-1 on Friday in pool play at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
Trea Turner and Bryan Adametz each drove in two runs to help North Carolina State beat Miami 7-1 on Friday in pool play at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
The mother of a Macon boy who died earlier this week has been arrested after an autopsy revealed he suffered blunt force trauma to his head.
The mother of a Macon boy who died earlier this week has been arrested after an autopsy revealed he suffered blunt force trauma to his head.
The former president of an elementary school PTA and educational foundation has been sentenced to jail and probation for stealing at least $80,000 from the groups.
The former president of an elementary school PTA and educational foundation has been sentenced to jail and probation for stealing at least $80,000 from the groups.
Department of Justice officials say a former Savannah psychiatrist has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for trading addictive prescription medications for sex.
Department of Justice officials say a former Savannah psychiatrist has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for trading addictive prescription medications for sex.
Police say an accused shoplifter ran over her 4-year-old son while running from a loss prevention officer.
Police say an accused shoplifter ran over her 4-year-old son while running from a loss prevention officer.
Delta Air Lines is opening a $1.4 billion terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport, strengthening its hand in the battle for the lucrative New York travel market.
Delta Air Lines is opening a $1.4 billion terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport, strengthening its hand in the battle for the lucrative New York travel market.
Authorities say 16 people have been taken to hospitals following a crash between a hotel shuttle bus and a tractor-trailer near Atlanta's airport.
Authorities say 16 people have been taken to hospitals following a crash between a hotel shuttle bus and a tractor-trailer near Atlanta's airport.
A man convicted of shooting his wife eight times outside their Sandy Springs apartment has been sentenced to serve 35 years in prison.
A man convicted of shooting his wife eight times outside their Sandy Springs apartment has been sentenced to serve 35 years in prison.
During a hurricane, storm surge is one of the greatest threats to life and land, yet many people don't understand the dire warnings from forecasters to get out of its way.
During a hurricane, storm surge is one of the greatest threats to life and land, yet many people don't understand the dire warnings from forecasters to get out of its way.
Legal woes are piling up for the leader of Georgia's Democratic Party.
Legal woes are piling up for the leader of Georgia's Democratic Party.
Atlanta police say an officer who noticed a car driving very slowly discovered the driver had been shot.
Atlanta police say an officer who noticed a car driving very slowly discovered the driver had been shot.
Six elementary schools and a middle school at Fort Benning will close for up to five days in September because of teacher furloughs.
Six elementary schools and a middle school at Fort Benning will close for up to five days in September because of teacher furloughs.
Authorities in Hall County are seeking a woman they say shot another woman during a robbery at a pottery store near Gainesville.
Authorities in Hall County are seeking a woman they say shot another woman during a robbery at a pottery store near Gainesville.
Fire department officials say a 5-year-old boy playing with a lighter started a fire in his grandmother's Cherokee County home.
Fire department officials say a 5-year-old boy playing with a lighter started a fire in his grandmother's Cherokee County home.
United States Customs and Immigration Services officials say metro Atlanta residents from seven countries are set to become American citizens.
United States Customs and Immigration Services officials say metro Atlanta residents from seven countries are set to become American citizens.
The Georgia National Cemetery is gearing up to honor all military members who have served the country or are currently deployed.
The Georgia National Cemetery is gearing up to honor all military members who have served the country or are currently deployed.
Georgia State Troopers are planning to increase patrols during the holiday weekend to look out for impaired drivers, seatbelt violations and other offenses.
Georgia State Troopers are planning to increase patrols during the holiday weekend to look out for impaired drivers, seatbelt violations and other offenses.
The National Hurricane Center is changing the way it talks about storm surge in hopes that emergency officials, the media and the public can better understand the dangerous phenomenon.
The National Hurricane Center is changing the way it talks about storm surge in hopes that emergency officials, the media and the public can better understand the dangerous phenomenon.
None of the DeKalb County school system's commencement ceremonies will take place in places of worship this year in response to parent complaints.
None of the DeKalb County school system's commencement ceremonies will take place in places of worship this year in response to parent complaints.
Police in metro Atlanta say a 12-year-old boy who was bullied after getting off his school bus was later the victim of a home invasion robbery.
Police in metro Atlanta say a 12-year-old boy who was bullied after getting off his school bus was later the victim of a home invasion robbery.
A 14-day quarantine at the Savannah-Chatham animal control shelter is expected to be lifted early next week.
A 14-day quarantine at the Savannah-Chatham animal control shelter is expected to be lifted early next week.
A metro Atlanta man has been found guilty of shooting his wife eight times outside their apartment.
A metro Atlanta man has been found guilty of shooting his wife eight times outside their apartment.
A Savannah man accused of strangling a woman and raping her in front of her 1-year-old daughter has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
A Savannah man accused of strangling a woman and raping her in front of her 1-year-old daughter has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Police in eastern Georgia have charged a man in the deaths of his parents and brother whose bodies were found in the woods earlier this week.
Police in eastern Georgia have charged a man in the deaths of his parents and brother whose bodies were found in the woods earlier this week.
Police in suburban Atlanta say an arrest has been made in the death of former NFL player David McMillan III.
Police in suburban Atlanta say an arrest has been made in the death of former NFL player David McMillan III.
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to formally settle lawsuits challenging the $650 million deepening of the Savannah River shipping channel.
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to formally settle lawsuits challenging the $650 million deepening of the Savannah River shipping channel.
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed says a $652 million plan to deepen the shipping channel to Savannah's seaport remains very much on President Barack Obama's radar.
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed says a $652 million plan to deepen the shipping channel to Savannah's seaport remains very much on President Barack Obama's radar.
Federal forecasters are predicting yet another busy hurricane season.
Federal forecasters are predicting yet another busy hurricane season.
Rick Barron will take over next month as Fulton County's new elections chief, as the department continues to deal with a state investigation into problems at the polls.
Rick Barron will take over next month as Fulton County's new elections chief, as the department continues to deal with a state investigation into problems at the polls.
Lawyers for a Georgia death row inmate are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to step in to prevent the execution of their client, who they say is mentally disabled.
Lawyers for a Georgia death row inmate are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to step in to prevent the execution of their client, who they say is mentally disabled.
Georgia state Rep. Tyrone Brooks is set to appear at a news conference to address federal fraud and tax evasion charges against him.
Georgia state Rep. Tyrone Brooks is set to appear at a news conference to address federal fraud and tax evasion charges against him.
The Atlanta History Center's dedication of its redone Veterans Park will include a ceremony with soil from major battleground sites.
The Atlanta History Center's dedication of its redone Veterans Park will include a ceremony with soil from major battleground sites.
A high school in Clayton County is set to graduate five sets of twins during its graduation ceremony on Friday.
A high school in Clayton County is set to graduate five sets of twins during its graduation ceremony on Friday.
Federal authorities are investigating after a Boeing 747 on approach to Atlanta's airport lost parts from its right wing that landed on a woman's house in Clayton County.
Federal authorities are investigating after a Boeing 747 on approach to Atlanta's airport lost parts from its right wing that landed on a woman's house in Clayton County.
A felon who police say shot himself to death after fatally beating his pregnant wife also raped a 15-year-old girl the same day.
A felon who police say shot himself to death after fatally beating his pregnant wife also raped a 15-year-old girl the same day.
A new $3.5 million manufacturing plant is being planned for Kingsland.
A new $3.5 million manufacturing plant is being planned for Kingsland.
Officials in Bartow County say a woman serving on its grand jury has been removed after authorities determined she was not a U.S. citizen.
Officials in Bartow County say a woman serving on its grand jury has been removed after authorities determined she was not a U.S. citizen.
State officials say metro Atlanta's unemployment rate has declined to 7.6 percent in April.
State officials say metro Atlanta's unemployment rate has declined to 7.6 percent in April.
Savannah is making an extra effort to recycle items typically thrown away every year by college students leaving the city for summer break.
Savannah is making an extra effort to recycle items typically thrown away every year by college students leaving the city for summer break.
Just before Memorial Day, airmen and civilian workers at Robins Air Force Base are remembering co-workers who have died in the past year.
Just before Memorial Day, airmen and civilian workers at Robins Air Force Base are remembering co-workers who have died in the past year.
A film that documented the recovery of an unmarked graveyard in Middle Georgia has won two awards in an international film festival focused on human culture.
A film that documented the recovery of an unmarked graveyard in Middle Georgia has won two awards in an international film festival focused on human culture.
A new estimate shows a North Georgia city is among the fastest growing in the country.
A new estimate shows a North Georgia city is among the fastest growing in the country.
State officials have announced the Southwestern State Hospital in Thomasville will close at the end of the year.
State officials have announced the Southwestern State Hospital in Thomasville will close at the end of the year.
Sheriff's officials say a couple has been arrested after a 4-month-old girl in their care was found unresponsive.
Sheriff's officials say a couple has been arrested after a 4-month-old girl in their care was found unresponsive.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture has extended a quarantine period for the Savannah-Chatham animal control shelter after another dog was found with an upper respiratory illness.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture has extended a quarantine period for the Savannah-Chatham animal control shelter after another dog was found with an upper respiratory illness.
Authorities say a man training to work in the DeKalb County detention center has died during a training exercise.
Authorities say a man training to work in the DeKalb County detention center has died during a training exercise.
A group of metro Atlanta business community leaders are pledging $10.5 million to improve one of the state's busiest and most congested freeway interchanges.
A group of metro Atlanta business community leaders are pledging $10.5 million to improve one of the state's busiest and most congested freeway interchanges.
The head of Southern Co. says no one is happy with cost overruns at a Mississippi power plant, but he defends the project as a long-term investment.
The head of Southern Co. says no one is happy with cost overruns at a Mississippi power plant, but he defends the project as a long-term investment.
The owner of a tax preparation business has pleaded guilty to using stolen identities to claim millions in fraudulent tax refunds.
The owner of a tax preparation business has pleaded guilty to using stolen identities to claim millions in fraudulent tax refunds.
A metro Atlanta man has pleaded guilty in the death of his estranged wife and has been sentenced to life in prison.
A metro Atlanta man has pleaded guilty in the death of his estranged wife and has been sentenced to life in prison.
Animal control officials in north Georgia say two elementary school students have been bitten by a fox.
Animal control officials in north Georgia say two elementary school students have been bitten by a fox.
Atlanta firefighters were battling a large fire at an auto repair shop that sent plumes of black smoke pouring over much of the downtown area.
Atlanta firefighters were battling a large fire at an auto repair shop that sent plumes of black smoke pouring over much of the downtown area.
Authorities say a train and a public bus collided in an Atlanta suburb, causing traffic tie-ups at the start of the morning rush hour.
Authorities say a train and a public bus collided in an Atlanta suburb, causing traffic tie-ups at the start of the morning rush hour.
The Gainesville City Council is moving ahead with a study to determine the feasibility of a new convention center and hotel in the northeast Georgia city.
The Gainesville City Council is moving ahead with a study to determine the feasibility of a new convention center and hotel in the northeast Georgia city.
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has said the state can't afford to expand its already-strained Medicaid program to include 650,000 more residents, but his administration is studying ways other states are expanding...
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has said the state can't afford to expand its already-strained Medicaid program to include 650,000 more residents, but his administration is studying ways other states are expanding their...
Authorities have issued an Amber Alert as they search for a 1-year-old girl they say was in the back seat of a car that was stolen outside a daycare center just south of Atlanta.
Authorities have issued an Amber Alert as they search for a 1-year-old girl they say was in the back seat of a car that was stolen outside a daycare center just south of Atlanta.
With eight in 10 farmers making less than $10,000 a year, West Virginia will never rival big Midwestern factory farms in producing food.
With eight in 10 farmers making less than $10,000 a year, West Virginia will never rival big Midwestern factory farms in producing food.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will be hosting a job fair at Fort Benning for spouses of active duty, National Guard, the Reserves and veterans.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will be hosting a job fair at Fort Benning for spouses of active duty, National Guard, the Reserves and veterans.
The White House is set to honor an openly gay Georgia state lawmaker as one of 10 Harvey Milk Champions of Change.
The White House is set to honor an openly gay Georgia state lawmaker as one of 10 Harvey Milk Champions of Change.
Fort Bliss officials and soldiers will honor three soldiers killed last week by the blast from a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.
Fort Bliss officials and soldiers will honor three soldiers killed last week by the blast from a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.
Georgia state Rep. Tyrone Brooks is set to appear in court for arraignment on federal fraud charges.
Georgia state Rep. Tyrone Brooks is set to appear in court for arraignment on federal fraud charges.
Ten young geography experts will field questions about history, cultures, landmarks and climates from "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek as they vie for the title of National Geographic Bee champion.
Ten young geography experts will field questions about history, cultures, landmarks and climates from "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek as they vie for the title of National Geographic Bee champion.
A federal court has struck down Fayette County's at-large method of electing members to certain county offices, saying the method was a violation of the Voting Rights Act.
A federal court has struck down Fayette County's at-large method of electing members to certain county offices, saying the method was a violation of the Voting Rights Act.
Two Clark Atlanta University students who call themselves brothers despite being from opposite sides of the world have graduated as valedictorian and salutatorian.
Two Clark Atlanta University students who call themselves brothers despite being from opposite sides of the world have graduated as valedictorian and salutatorian.
Sheriff's officials in northwest Georgia say a 2-month-old baby has died after her mother accidentally pinned her to a wall.
Sheriff's officials in northwest Georgia say a 2-month-old baby has died after her mother accidentally pinned her to a wall.
Monroe County sheriff's officials say a man has died after being partially ejected from a truck when it overturned.
Monroe County sheriff's officials say a man has died after being partially ejected from a truck when it overturned.
Gov. Nathan Deal says he believes in the right of atheist groups to donate literature for use in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks just as Bibles are allowed.
Gov. Nathan Deal says he believes in the right of atheist groups to donate literature for use in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks just as Bibles are allowed.
Authorities in Richmond County say three bodies have been recovered in a wooded area in Hephzibah.
Authorities in Richmond County say three bodies have been recovered in a wooded area in Hephzibah.
Authorities say the third suspect in a carjacking from three weeks ago has been arrested in southwest Atlanta.
Authorities say the third suspect in a carjacking from three weeks ago has been arrested in southwest Atlanta.
Police say Wells Fargo personal banker is accused of stealing about $10,600 from an elderly customer's account.
Police say Wells Fargo personal banker is accused of stealing about $10,600 from an elderly customer's account.
Gwinnett County fire rescue officials say a man has been pulled from a ditch after a retaining wall collapsed on him.
Gwinnett County fire rescue officials say a man has been pulled from a ditch after a retaining wall collapsed on him.
A woman accused of arranging for her husband to be killed outside a suburban Atlanta preschool has been arraigned for the third time.
A woman accused of arranging for her husband to be killed outside a suburban Atlanta preschool has been arraigned for the third time.
The solar industry in Georgia wants to force an electric monopoly to use more renewable energy.
The solar industry in Georgia wants to force an electric monopoly to use more renewable energy.
Members of the Southern Baptist Convention's disaster relief organization are making plans at their suburban Atlanta offices to send help to the Oklahoma City area after Monday's tornado.
Members of the Southern Baptist Convention's disaster relief organization are making plans at their suburban Atlanta offices to send help to the Oklahoma City area after Monday's tornado.
State education officials say Georgia's high school graduation rate has increased to 69.7 percent for the Class of 2012, up from 67.4 percent the year before.
State education officials say Georgia's high school graduation rate has increased to 69.7 percent for the Class of 2012, up from 67.4 percent the year before.
Dover police say a Georgia man tried to flush nearly three kilograms of PCP when he was found at a vacant property.
Dover police say a Georgia man tried to flush nearly three kilograms of PCP when he was found at a vacant property.
A west Georgia school system has approved a package of cuts that includes closing an elementary school and a middle school.
A west Georgia school system has approved a package of cuts that includes closing an elementary school and a middle school.
Two winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $95,813.71 each, the Florida Lottery said Tuesday.
Two winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $95,813.71 each, the Florida Lottery said Tuesday.
The name of a Doraville police officer killed while responding to a call has been added to a memorial to fallen officers after relatives questioned an earlier decision to exclude him from it.
The name of a Doraville police officer killed while responding to a call has been added to a memorial to fallen officers after relatives questioned an earlier decision to exclude him from it.
Authorities say an off-duty Atlanta motorcycle police officer was seriously hurt in a crash on Interstate 85 in the city's northeastern suburbs.
Authorities say an off-duty Atlanta motorcycle police officer was seriously hurt in a crash on Interstate 85 in the city's northeastern suburbs.
Authorities say an 8-year-old girl was hospitalized after she was shot by a stray bullet as she slept in her Atlanta home.
Authorities say an 8-year-old girl was hospitalized after she was shot by a stray bullet as she slept in her Atlanta home.
Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones, a family physician and epidemiologist whose work focuses on health care equity, will speak Wednesday at an annual Mississippi conference on improving community health care programs.
Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones, a family physician and epidemiologist whose work focuses on health care equity, will speak Wednesday at an annual Mississippi conference on improving community health care programs.
Police in Georgia are rolling out increased enforcement patrols as part of their summer safety campaign.
Police in Georgia are rolling out increased enforcement patrols as part of their summer safety campaign.
Tea party groups are planning a protest at the Georgia Capitol over the targeting of conservative groups by the Internal Revenue Service during the 2010 and 2012 elections.
Tea party groups are planning a protest at the Georgia Capitol over the targeting of conservative groups by the Internal Revenue Service during the 2010 and 2012 elections.
Academy Award-winning screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher is set to host a free screening of his new film "Violet and Daisy" in western Georgia.
Academy Award-winning screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher is set to host a free screening of his new film "Violet and Daisy" in western Georgia.
Officials from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety are looking to lower the number of cyclist fatalities in 2013.
Officials from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety are looking to lower the number of cyclist fatalities in 2013.
Ten young scholars have made it to the finals of the National Geographic Bee, where they'll compete for a $25,000 college scholarship.
Ten young scholars have made it to the finals of the National Geographic Bee, where they'll compete for a $25,000 college scholarship.
University of Georgia officials have announced the school will extend some benefits to domestic partners similar to what married couples receive.
University of Georgia officials have announced the school will extend some benefits to domestic partners similar to what married couples receive.
Georgia Ports Authority officials say a record 2.4 million tons of cargo moved through the state's ports in April.
Georgia Ports Authority officials say a record 2.4 million tons of cargo moved through the state's ports in April.
An engineering firm says it plans to appeal a decision by federal regulators in favor of a whistleblower allegedly fired for reporting unsafe conditions at a nuclear power plant in eastern Kansas.
An engineering firm says it plans to appeal a decision by federal regulators in favor of a whistleblower allegedly fired for reporting unsafe conditions at a nuclear power plant in eastern Kansas.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has appointed Leslie B. Wiggins as the new director of the Atlanta VA Medical Center.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has appointed Leslie B. Wiggins as the new director of the Atlanta VA Medical Center.
A man accused of shooting his wife eight times outsider the couple's Sandy Springs apartment is set to go on trial this week.
A man accused of shooting his wife eight times outsider the couple's Sandy Springs apartment is set to go on trial this week.
A man has been charged with a Los Angeles-area bank robbery in which his girlfriend - an assistant bank manager - reported being kidnapped and forced to wear what she thought was a bomb strapped to her midsection.
A man has been charged with a Los Angeles-area bank robbery in which his girlfriend - an assistant bank manager - reported being kidnapped and forced to wear what she thought was a bomb strapped to her midsection.
Police in Glynn County say a man has been charged with reckless conduct in an accidental shooting at a coastal Georgia golf course.
Police in Glynn County say a man has been charged with reckless conduct in an accidental shooting at a coastal Georgia golf course.
An overhaul of Alabama's gun laws is on the way to Gov. Robert Bentley, who is expected to sign the proposal.
An overhaul of Alabama's gun laws is on the way to Gov. Robert Bentley, who is expected to sign the proposal.
Georgia Democratic Party Chair Mike Berlon is being disciplined by the State Bar of Georgia after he acknowledged violating rules in his private work as an attorney.
Georgia Democratic Party Chair Mike Berlon is being disciplined by the State Bar of Georgia after he acknowledged violating rules in his private work as an attorney.
A national atheist group says it will place its literature in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks after the governor's recent decision to allow Bibles in them.
A national atheist group says it will place its literature in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks after the governor's recent decision to allow Bibles in them.
The sheriff of Hamilton County says a homicide suspect police had been searching for has killed himself in a Georgia motel room.
The sheriff of Hamilton County says a homicide suspect police had been searching for has killed himself in a Georgia motel room.
Mississippi Power Co. is naming Ed Holland as president, replacing Ed Day.
Mississippi Power Co. is naming Ed Holland as president, replacing Ed Day.
A woman accused of arranging for her husband to be killed outside a suburban Atlanta preschool is set to be arraigned for a third time.
A woman accused of arranging for her husband to be killed outside a suburban Atlanta preschool is set to be arraigned for a third time.
A west Georgia school system is set to vote on a package of cuts that includes closing an elementary school and a middle school.
A west Georgia school system is set to vote on a package of cuts that includes closing an elementary school and a middle school.
As the 150th anniversary of the burning of Darien approaches, historian Buddy Sullivan wants to clear up what he considers a misconception about the south Georgia town's Civil War history.
As the 150th anniversary of the burning of Darien approaches, historian Buddy Sullivan wants to clear up what he considers a misconception about the south Georgia town's Civil War history.
Several parents of Spelman College graduates are furious after locked doors prevented them from seeing their children's commencement.
Several parents of Spelman College graduates are furious after locked doors prevented them from seeing their children's commencement.
The Atlanta City Council is expected to consider a request to construct a Ferris wheel once used in Paris that would soar 20 stories over downtown Atlanta.
The Atlanta City Council is expected to consider a request to construct a Ferris wheel once used in Paris that would soar 20 stories over downtown Atlanta.
Several east Georgia Republicans are weighing a possible challenge to Democratic U.S. Rep. John Barrow next year. The Augusta congressman won a fifth-term last fall even after his 12th District seat was redrawn to...
Several east Georgia Republicans are weighing a possible challenge to Democratic U.S. Rep. John Barrow next year. The Augusta congressman won a fifth-term last fall even after his 12th District seat was redrawn to give...
Several east Georgia Republicans are weighing a possible challenge to Democratic U.S. Rep. John Barrow next year.
Several east Georgia Republicans are weighing a possible challenge to Democratic U.S. Rep. John Barrow next year.
Fog blanketed much of Georgia in the wake of storms that washed out roads in the northeast part of the state and led to rising streams and rivers.
Fog blanketed much of Georgia in the wake of storms that washed out roads in the northeast part of the state and led to rising streams and rivers.
State health officials say E. coli has made at least seven people ill in Stephens County.
State health officials say E. coli has made at least seven people ill in Stephens County.
Developers are set to start construction on a new convention hotel for Jekyll Island after long delays that largely resulted from difficulties getting a bank loan for the $41 million project.
Developers are set to start construction on a new convention hotel for Jekyll Island after long delays that largely resulted from difficulties getting a bank loan for the $41 million project.
The new chairman of the Georgia Republican Party says the party won't twiddle its thumbs under his leadership.
The new chairman of the Georgia Republican Party says the party won't twiddle its thumbs under his leadership.
In a May 18 story about a dog attack on a father and his two children, The Associated Press reported incorrectly that the dogs' owner was hurt as he helped get the animals back into the house. The injured person...
In a May 18 story about a dog attack on a father and his two children, The Associated Press reported incorrectly that the dogs' owner was hurt as he helped get the animals back into the house. The injured person was a...
The chief executive of Delta Air Lines says he plans to add jobs at the carrier's reservation center in the northeastern Minnesota city of Chisholm.
The chief executive of Delta Air Lines says he plans to add jobs at the carrier's reservation center in the northeastern Minnesota city of Chisholm.
Investigators in Mitchell County are trying to solve an unusual theft from a school.
Investigators in Mitchell County are trying to solve an unusual theft from a school.
Columbus officials are investigating the burning of five vehicles in the city's historic district.
Columbus officials are investigating the burning of five vehicles in the city's historic district.
A sixth-grade teacher in Phenix City says she's thankful to be cleared of child abuse charges, and it came after a lot of praying.
A sixth-grade teacher in Phenix City says she's thankful to be cleared of child abuse charges, and it came after a lot of praying.
One of Georgia's negotiators in a tri-state water dispute is president of a lobbying firm that has sought to develop a technology touted as a partial solution to that feud.
One of Georgia's negotiators in a tri-state water dispute is president of a lobbying firm that has sought to develop a technology touted as a partial solution to that feud.
Elementary school students in Athens launched a weather balloon that reached an altitude of nearly 97,000 feet and traveled nearly 100 miles to Sparta.
Elementary school students in Athens launched a weather balloon that reached an altitude of nearly 97,000 feet and traveled nearly 100 miles to Sparta.
Heavy rains in the Atlanta area have caused flooded roads and a mud slide.
Heavy rains in the Atlanta area have caused flooded roads and a mud slide.
The military is helping move a Gulfstream jet once flown by actor John Travolta to its new home at an aviation museum in middle Georgia.
The military is helping move a Gulfstream jet once flown by actor John Travolta to its new home at an aviation museum in middle Georgia.
City officials in Savannah are throwing a bicycle block party in hopes of coaxing more kids into playing outdoors.
City officials in Savannah are throwing a bicycle block party in hopes of coaxing more kids into playing outdoors.
There will be road closures and tight security around Atlanta University Center with President Barack Obama visiting for Morehouse College commencement and a Democratic Party fundraiser.
There will be road closures and tight security around Atlanta University Center with President Barack Obama visiting for Morehouse College commencement and a Democratic Party fundraiser.
President Barack Obama is delivering the commencement address at Morehouse College, the historically black, all-male institution that counts Martin Luther King Jr. among its alumni.
President Barack Obama is delivering the commencement address at Morehouse College, the historically black, all-male institution that counts Martin Luther King Jr. among its alumni.
Lottery officials have announced winning numbers in a near-historic Powerball jackpot.
Lottery officials have announced winning numbers in a near-historic Powerball jackpot.
Authorities say two young children and their father were taken to a hospital for treatment after being attacked by dogs in metro Atlanta.
Authorities say two young children and their father were taken to a hospital for treatment after being attacked by dogs in metro Atlanta.
Four winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $58,228.92 each, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.
Four winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $58,228.92 each, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.
When President Barack Obama addresses graduates at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, he'll also be speaking to the broader community of historically black colleges and universities.
When President Barack Obama addresses graduates at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday, he'll also be speaking to the broader community of historically black colleges and universities.
Police in southwest Georgia say they're working to generate new leads in the unsolved slaying of a 7-year-old girl nearly four decades ago.
Police in southwest Georgia say they're working to generate new leads in the unsolved slaying of a 7-year-old girl nearly four decades ago.
A young Georgia man whose imprisonment eight years ago sparked a debate over teen sex laws is now graduating from college.
A young Georgia man whose imprisonment eight years ago sparked a debate over teen sex laws is now graduating from college.
The four Georgia Republicans running for U.S. Senate say they are united in opposition to a comprehensive immigration reform bill pending in Washington, saying the legislation doesn't do enough for border...
The four Georgia Republicans running for U.S. Senate say they are united in opposition to a comprehensive immigration reform bill pending in Washington, saying the legislation doesn't do enough for border security.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says a police chase in middle Georgia ended when a pickup truck driver rammed two patrol cars and was shot by a Houston County sheriff's deputy.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says a police chase in middle Georgia ended when a pickup truck driver rammed two patrol cars and was shot by a Houston County sheriff's deputy.
A Richmond County sheriff's deputy has died from injuries he suffered in an off-duty motorcycle crash.
A Richmond County sheriff's deputy has died from injuries he suffered in an off-duty motorcycle crash.
Savannah's mayor and one member of its City Council are heading overseas to Turkey, where they hope to build relationships that translate to boosting trade and investment back home in Georgia.
Savannah's mayor and one member of its City Council are heading overseas to Turkey, where they hope to build relationships that translate to boosting trade and investment back home in Georgia.
Officials from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources say volunteers and researchers have found loggerhead sea turtle nests on Wassaw, St. Catherines and Ossabaw Islands.
Officials from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources say volunteers and researchers have found loggerhead sea turtle nests on Wassaw, St. Catherines and Ossabaw Islands.
Department of Natural Resources officials say Georgia was one of 14 recipients of a grant to help promote National Safe Boating Week.
Department of Natural Resources officials say Georgia was one of 14 recipients of a grant to help promote National Safe Boating Week.
Attorney General Sam Olens says Georgia's lawyers have donated the equivalent of more than 840,000 pounds of food to the state's seven regional food banks during a food drive competition.
Attorney General Sam Olens says Georgia's lawyers have donated the equivalent of more than 840,000 pounds of food to the state's seven regional food banks during a food drive competition.
State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.
State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.
Republicans aren't the only ones roiled by internal jostling and recruiting hiccups ahead of next year's midterm elections.
Republicans aren't the only ones roiled by internal jostling and recruiting hiccups ahead of next year's midterm elections.
A metro Atlanta woman who lost both hands, her left leg and right foot after contracting a flesh-eating disease has been fitted with bionic hands.
A metro Atlanta woman who lost both hands, her left leg and right foot after contracting a flesh-eating disease has been fitted with bionic hands.
Arkansas State Police say a 2-year-old girl who was reported kidnapped in Georgia has been recovered by a trooper in West Memphis.
Arkansas State Police say a 2-year-old girl who was reported kidnapped in Georgia has been recovered by a trooper in West Memphis.
A hitchhiker who became an online sensation but was arrested Thursday in a New Jersey man's beating death has been arraigned in Philadelphia.
A hitchhiker who became an online sensation but was arrested Thursday in a New Jersey man's beating death has been arraigned in Philadelphia.
Police say a suburban Atlanta man faked his owned kidnapping to avoid telling his parents he was failing a college English course.
Police say a suburban Atlanta man faked his owned kidnapping to avoid telling his parents he was failing a college English course.
U.S. Attorney's officials say a 52-year-old man has pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography.
U.S. Attorney's officials say a 52-year-old man has pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography.
Federal regulators have sided with an engineer who was fired for reporting unsafe conditions created by a contractor at the Wolf Creek nuclear power plant in eastern Kansas.
Federal regulators have sided with an engineer who was fired for reporting unsafe conditions created by a contractor at the Wolf Creek nuclear power plant in eastern Kansas.
Military officials say two Fort Bliss soldiers and one from Fort Stewart in Georgia were killed in Afghanistan by an improvised explosive device.
Military officials say two Fort Bliss soldiers and one from Fort Stewart in Georgia were killed in Afghanistan by an improvised explosive device.
Pace Academy in Atlanta is breaking ground on its new Upper School.
Pace Academy in Atlanta is breaking ground on its new Upper School.
After years of neglect, government leaders and land conservationists are working to develop a seven-mile trail along a polluted Atlanta creek that would link the city's BeltLine trail system to the Chattahoochee...
After years of neglect, government leaders and land conservationists are working to develop a seven-mile trail along a polluted Atlanta creek that would link the city's BeltLine trail system to the Chattahoochee River.
Investigators say DNA tests confirm that human remains found in Hawkinsville are those of a college student who disappeared last month.
Investigators say DNA tests confirm that human remains found in Hawkinsville are those of a college student who disappeared last month.
Authorities say a motorcycle deputy was critically injured when he crashed his bike on Interstate 20 in east Georgia.
Authorities say a motorcycle deputy was critically injured when he crashed his bike on Interstate 20 in east Georgia.
Bibb County school officials have scrapped plans to start the year-round schooling for the 2014-15 year.
Bibb County school officials have scrapped plans to start the year-round schooling for the 2014-15 year.
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has signed legislation aimed at preserving the history and architectural character of Collier Heights.
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has signed legislation aimed at preserving the history and architectural character of Collier Heights.
Authorities say more than 30 catalytic converters have been stolen from vehicles during the past two weeks in Atlanta and nearby Decatur.
Authorities say more than 30 catalytic converters have been stolen from vehicles during the past two weeks in Atlanta and nearby Decatur.
Karen Handel, the former Susan G. Komen for the Cure executive at the center of last year's public clash with Planned Parenthood, says she'll be running for an open U.S. Senate seat in Georgia.
Karen Handel, the former Susan G. Komen for the Cure executive at the center of last year's public clash with Planned Parenthood, says she'll be running for an open U.S. Senate seat in Georgia.
A Fairburn child is accused of shooting a BB gun at a school bus south of Atlanta.
A Fairburn child is accused of shooting a BB gun at a school bus south of Atlanta.
Michelle Obama will speak to roughly 600 graduating seniors from Bowie State University.
Michelle Obama will speak to roughly 600 graduating seniors from Bowie State University.
Georgia's Republicans will be gathering in Athens for their state convention, with a packed agenda including electing a new state chair and hearing from top elected officials.
Georgia's Republicans will be gathering in Athens for their state convention, with a packed agenda including electing a new state chair and hearing from top elected officials.
Once again Savannah is being recognized as one of America's most "playful" cities for its abundance of parks and playgrounds.
Once again Savannah is being recognized as one of America's most "playful" cities for its abundance of parks and playgrounds.
Two Georgia colleges are teaming up to help farmers and businesses capitalize on growing export markets.
Two Georgia colleges are teaming up to help farmers and businesses capitalize on growing export markets.
