President Barack Obama told graduates of historically black Morehouse College to seize the power of their example as black men graduating from college and use it to improve people's lives. Obama said graduates should not...
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.
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.
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.
The Atlanta Braves are ready to put their suitcases away and take their first look at the lineup they envisioned before the season. General manager Frank Wren says Jason Heyward is expected to be activated from the disabled...
A man accused of lighting his neighbor's house on fire over complaints of an unkempt yard has been arrested.
A man accused of lighting his neighbor's house on fire over complaints of an unkempt yard has been arrested.
A fourth arrest has been made in a double shooting in Monroe County that left two men dead.
A fourth arrest has been made in a double shooting in Monroe County that left two men dead.
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has announced a digital marketing software company is expanding its operation in metro Atlanta and will create 225 new jobs.
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has announced a digital marketing software company is expanding its operation in metro Atlanta and will create 225 new jobs.
A 45-year-old woman has been charged with murder and concealing a death after police found her living with her father's dead body.
A 45-year-old woman has been charged with murder and concealing a death after police found her living with her father's dead body.
Every day across America, people check into private hotels and resorts and find a Gideon Bible in the nightstand.
Every day across America, people check into private hotels and resorts and find a Gideon Bible in the nightstand.
At Autrey Mill Middle School in suburban Atlanta, students are using electronic tablets instead of paper and pencil to answer questions, take tests and tell their teachers whether they understand their lesson or not.
At Autrey Mill Middle School in suburban Atlanta, students are using electronic tablets instead of paper and pencil to answer questions, take tests and tell their teachers whether they understand their lesson or not.
A group that supports gun control is suing a north Georgia town that passed a law requiring gun ownership.
A group that supports gun control is suing a north Georgia town that passed a law requiring gun ownership.
A federal grand jury has indicted state Rep. Tyrone Brooks over allegations claiming he misappropriated more than $1 million in charitable funds.
A federal grand jury has indicted state Rep. Tyrone Brooks over allegations claiming he misappropriated more than $1 million in charitable funds.
Police say a Paulding County woman has died in a car crash the left her teenage son seriously injured.
Police say a Paulding County woman has died in a car crash the left her teenage son seriously injured.
Health officials say they found fecal bacteria in more than half of the water samples taken from Atlanta-area public swimming pools last summer.
Health officials say they found fecal bacteria in more than half of the water samples taken from Atlanta-area public swimming pools last summer.
A former city employee is suing Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and other city officials, saying he was fired after raising concerns that a woman still had city equipment and access to the city's computer system after...
A former city employee is suing Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and other city officials, saying he was fired after raising concerns that a woman still had city equipment and access to the city's computer system after leaving...
A United Express flight from Denver to Atlanta landed safely Wednesday night after making an emergency landing in Pueblo.
A United Express flight from Denver to Atlanta landed safely Wednesday night after making an emergency landing in Pueblo.
Authorities say a pedestrian who was struck by several vehicles on an interstate access road south of Atlanta has died.
Authorities say a pedestrian who was struck by several vehicles on an interstate access road south of Atlanta has died.
A woman is using her bare hands to build a house in the woods of north Georgia by stacking large rocks on top of each other, one rock at a time.
A woman is using her bare hands to build a house in the woods of north Georgia by stacking large rocks on top of each other, one rock at a time.
State labor officials say Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has dropped to 8.2 percent in April.
State labor officials say Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has dropped to 8.2 percent in April.
Republican senators from South Carolina and Georgia want the Obama administration to keep funding a program to turn weapons-grade plutonium into commercial nuclear reactor fuel.
Republican senators from South Carolina and Georgia want the Obama administration to keep funding a program to turn weapons-grade plutonium into commercial nuclear reactor fuel.
Residents of an Atlanta suburb are planning to fight crime by patrolling the streets using an old police cruiser.
Residents of an Atlanta suburb are planning to fight crime by patrolling the streets using an old police cruiser.
Atlanta Public Schools is notifying parents that it will have to turn over students' education information in response to a subpoena.
Atlanta Public Schools is notifying parents that it will have to turn over students' education information in response to a subpoena.
Filming of a movie in the northwest Georgia city of Rome will involve a low-flying helicopter, several road closures and detours and a funeral scene in a local cemetery.
Filming of a movie in the northwest Georgia city of Rome will involve a low-flying helicopter, several road closures and detours and a funeral scene in a local cemetery.
The Tennessee Valley Authority will observe its 80th anniversary with a public event Friday in Knoxville.
The Tennessee Valley Authority will observe its 80th anniversary with a public event Friday in Knoxville.
The state of Kentucky has been awarded a $2.7 million federal grant to help some 350 workers affected by the closing of Comair at Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport.
The state of Kentucky has been awarded a $2.7 million federal grant to help some 350 workers affected by the closing of Comair at Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Gov. Nathan Deal's office is looking for Brunswick residents willing to take the place of a city commissioner who has been suspended.
Gov. Nathan Deal's office is looking for Brunswick residents willing to take the place of a city commissioner who has been suspended.
Former United Nations ambassador Andrew Young is slated to serve as the keynote speaker at Georgia Gwinnett College's commencement ceremony.
Former United Nations ambassador Andrew Young is slated to serve as the keynote speaker at Georgia Gwinnett College's commencement ceremony.
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is planning to feature selections from the Final Fantasy video game series.
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is planning to feature selections from the Final Fantasy video game series.
Sen. Lamar Alexander says President Barack Obama's plan to consider selling the Tennessee Valley Authority has already cost hundreds of millions of dollars - even if the nation's largest public utility is...
Sen. Lamar Alexander says President Barack Obama's plan to consider selling the Tennessee Valley Authority has already cost hundreds of millions of dollars - even if the nation's largest public utility is never sold.
A judge has denied a request by a man accused in a DUI hit-and-run accident to relocate and remove his ankle monitoring device.
A judge has denied a request by a man accused in a DUI hit-and-run accident to relocate and remove his ankle monitoring device.
A water projects bill approved by the U.S. Senate contains a provision that would remove a bureaucratic obstacle to deepening the Savannah harbor.
A water projects bill approved by the U.S. Senate contains a provision that would remove a bureaucratic obstacle to deepening the Savannah harbor.
U.S. Attorney's officials say a south Georgia man has been sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for distributing child pornography.
U.S. Attorney's officials say a south Georgia man has been sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for distributing child pornography.
A water plan passed by the U.S. Senate will not limit Georgia's water use from two federal reservoirs, a restriction sought by lawmakers in Alabama and Florida.
A water plan passed by the U.S. Senate will not limit Georgia's water use from two federal reservoirs, a restriction sought by lawmakers in Alabama and Florida.
Atlanta fire officials are responding to a large fire just west of downtown.
Atlanta fire officials are responding to a large fire just west of downtown.
Leaders of two conservative political groups in Georgia say they say faced invasive questioning from the Internal Revenue Service.
Leaders of two conservative political groups in Georgia say they say faced invasive questioning from the Internal Revenue Service.
Gov. Nathan Deal has signed an executive order implementing restrictions on a set of academic standards adopted by the state.
Gov. Nathan Deal has signed an executive order implementing restrictions on a set of academic standards adopted by the state.
State officials will take over a project testing whether water stored underground in Georgia can be pumped into drought-stricken waterways to protect wildlife or ease a regional water conflict.
State officials will take over a project testing whether water stored underground in Georgia can be pumped into drought-stricken waterways to protect wildlife or ease a regional water conflict.
Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a bicyclist in Augusta.
Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a bicyclist in Augusta.
Sheriff's officials say they plan an autopsy on the body of a NASCAR fan was reported missing from a campground outside the Talladega Superspeedway, but they do not suspect foul play.
Sheriff's officials say they plan an autopsy on the body of a NASCAR fan was reported missing from a campground outside the Talladega Superspeedway, but they do not suspect foul play.
A violinist who says he's performed in cities across the country with no problems says he spent five days behind bars after he was roughed up and arrested in one of the Atlanta's commuter train stations.
A violinist who says he's performed in cities across the country with no problems says he spent five days behind bars after he was roughed up and arrested in one of the Atlanta's commuter train stations.
School administrators are trying to find out how a photo caption next to a student's photo labeled him a "freak" in a high school yearbook.
School administrators are trying to find out how a photo caption next to a student's photo labeled him a "freak" in a high school yearbook.
The State Election Board has cleared Clayton County Chairman Jeff Turner of any wrongdoing after a complaint was filed involving his residency.
The State Election Board has cleared Clayton County Chairman Jeff Turner of any wrongdoing after a complaint was filed involving his residency.
Georgia parks officials say they've ordered that Bibles be removed from guest rooms at state lodges and cabins across the state.
Georgia parks officials say they've ordered that Bibles be removed from guest rooms at state lodges and cabins across the state.
The Atlanta City Council is considering a proposal that would make it more difficult to open indoor shooting ranges.
The Atlanta City Council is considering a proposal that would make it more difficult to open indoor shooting ranges.
State officials and lawmakers have launched a campaign aimed at addressing the issue of prescription drug abuse among teenagers in the state.
State officials and lawmakers have launched a campaign aimed at addressing the issue of prescription drug abuse among teenagers in the state.
A former member of Rep. Jack Kingston's staff is running for his old boss' House seat now that the Republican congressman has launched a U.S. Senate campaign.
A former member of Rep. Jack Kingston's staff is running for his old boss' House seat now that the Republican congressman has launched a U.S. Senate campaign.
Environmental and government officials are planning to hold a conference on brownfields in Atlanta.
Environmental and government officials are planning to hold a conference on brownfields in Atlanta.
Franklin County sheriff's officials say a person was killed and two others were injured when a car fleeing from police crashed on Interstate 85.
Franklin County sheriff's officials say a person was killed and two others were injured when a car fleeing from police crashed on Interstate 85.
Police in Savannah say eight people have been charged in an undercover prostitution sting, including one man who tried running from police and was found with crack cocaine.
Police in Savannah say eight people have been charged in an undercover prostitution sting, including one man who tried running from police and was found with crack cocaine.
Authorities in Talladega County say the body of a NASCAR fan who was reported missing after a race has been found near the Talladega Superspeedway.
Authorities in Talladega County say the body of a NASCAR fan who was reported missing after a race has been found near the Talladega Superspeedway.
A Lawrenceville man has been sentenced to at least 30 years in prison after being convicted of killing two of his sons and seriously wounding another.
A Lawrenceville man has been sentenced to at least 30 years in prison after being convicted of killing two of his sons and seriously wounding another.
A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit filed by a Jewish prison inmate claiming the Florida Department of Corrections violated his rights by refusing to serve kosher meals.
A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit filed by a Jewish prison inmate claiming the Florida Department of Corrections violated his rights by refusing to serve kosher meals.
The former executive director of the Governor's Office of Workforce Development says she's running for Congress in Georgia's 11th District.
The former executive director of the Governor's Office of Workforce Development says she's running for Congress in Georgia's 11th District.
Police say a man has been indicted in a series of rapes from the mid-1980s in the metro Atlanta area.
Police say a man has been indicted in a series of rapes from the mid-1980s in the metro Atlanta area.
A red panda at Atlanta's zoo has died after suffering a sudden illness.
A red panda at Atlanta's zoo has died after suffering a sudden illness.
U.S. Attorney's officials say a former pharmacist has pleaded guilty to exchanging prescription drugs for sex for more than two years.
U.S. Attorney's officials say a former pharmacist has pleaded guilty to exchanging prescription drugs for sex for more than two years.
Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Rep. Edward Markey is cancelling a planned fundraising appearance by a former "The Dukes of Hazzard" actor who criticized NASCAR for banning the show's "General Lee" car from...
Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Rep. Edward Markey is cancelling a planned fundraising appearance by a former "The Dukes of Hazzard" actor who criticized NASCAR for banning the show's "General Lee" car from driving a...
Georgia businessman David Perdue, cousin of former Gov. Sonny Perdue, says he's exploring a bid for U.S. Senate.
Georgia businessman David Perdue, cousin of former Gov. Sonny Perdue, says he's exploring a bid for U.S. Senate.
A gang member convicted of working as an enforcer for a violent Memphis-based drug ring with ties to Mexican cartels has been sentenced to life in prison.
A gang member convicted of working as an enforcer for a violent Memphis-based drug ring with ties to Mexican cartels has been sentenced to life in prison.
A private college in northwest Georgia is suing Tennessee's higher education commission in a dispute over billboard advertising.
A private college in northwest Georgia is suing Tennessee's higher education commission in a dispute over billboard advertising.
The Tennessee Valley Authority is offering retirement incentives to employees of some of its coal-fired power plants.
The Tennessee Valley Authority is offering retirement incentives to employees of some of its coal-fired power plants.
CNN anchor Zoraida Sambolin says she has breast cancer and is getting a double mastectomy.
CNN anchor Zoraida Sambolin says she has breast cancer and is getting a double mastectomy.
Authorities say the search for clues about a missing Middle Georgia State College student has led investigators to sift the charred remains of a Pulaski County fire site.
Authorities say the search for clues about a missing Middle Georgia State College student has led investigators to sift the charred remains of a Pulaski County fire site.
Officials in Athens have temporarily suspended car booting in the downtown area as they examine due process issues related to the controversial practice.
Officials in Athens have temporarily suspended car booting in the downtown area as they examine due process issues related to the controversial practice.
Records show that by Fulton County Tax Commissioner Arthur Ferdinand used public funds to buy a full-sized SUV for his own use. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the 2013 Ford Explorer Limited cost...
Records show that by Fulton County Tax Commissioner Arthur Ferdinand used public funds to buy a full-sized SUV for his own use. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the 2013 Ford Explorer Limited cost taxpayers...
Records show that a Georgia tax commissioner used public funds to buy a full-sized SUV for his own use.
Records show that a Georgia tax commissioner used public funds to buy a full-sized SUV for his own use.
Georgia rapper Gucci Mane has pleaded not guilty to an assault charge stemming from an altercation with a fan at a downtown Atlanta nightclub.
Georgia rapper Gucci Mane has pleaded not guilty to an assault charge stemming from an altercation with a fan at a downtown Atlanta nightclub.
The Atlanta chapter of an international nonprofit organization is scheduled to host a discussion this week with U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin on the relationship between physical and financial health.
The Atlanta chapter of an international nonprofit organization is scheduled to host a discussion this week with U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin on the relationship between physical and financial health.
The French consulate is planning to honor an Atlanta lawyer for his contributions to French culture in the city.
The French consulate is planning to honor an Atlanta lawyer for his contributions to French culture in the city.
A fifth-grade student from Roswell will represent Georgia at the National Geographic Bee in Washington, D.C., where $50,000 in scholarship money will be up for grabs.
A fifth-grade student from Roswell will represent Georgia at the National Geographic Bee in Washington, D.C., where $50,000 in scholarship money will be up for grabs.
Amtrak has unveiled the first of 70 new locomotives at a plant in Sacramento, Calif., marking what it hopes will be a new era of better reliability, streamlined maintenance and more energy efficiency.
Amtrak has unveiled the first of 70 new locomotives at a plant in Sacramento, Calif., marking what it hopes will be a new era of better reliability, streamlined maintenance and more energy efficiency.
A Macon man has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in carjacking that led to a fatal shooting.
A Macon man has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in carjacking that led to a fatal shooting.
Authorities in Gwinnett County say a man has died after a confrontation with police.
Authorities in Gwinnett County say a man has died after a confrontation with police.
A man has pleaded guilty in the death of a Macon legal secretary and has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
A man has pleaded guilty in the death of a Macon legal secretary and has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Three Macon teens have been arrested in the deaths of two men who were found shot last week.
Three Macon teens have been arrested in the deaths of two men who were found shot last week.
Police in Savannah say a man accused of shooting at another driver during a road rage incident has been arrested.
Police in Savannah say a man accused of shooting at another driver during a road rage incident has been arrested.
University of Georgia President-elect Jere Morehead has announced plans to restructure the school's senior administration.
University of Georgia President-elect Jere Morehead has announced plans to restructure the school's senior administration.
Authorities say a man accused of threatening others with a knife in south Georgia has been killed.
Authorities say a man accused of threatening others with a knife in south Georgia has been killed.
Traffic was halted on an Atlanta freeway early Monday afternoon after a police chase ended in a crash and concerns about a possible explosive device.
Traffic was halted on an Atlanta freeway early Monday afternoon after a police chase ended in a crash and concerns about a possible explosive device.
Police in Columbus are investigating after three female patients of a long-term health care facility reported that they were sexually assaulted.
Police in Columbus are investigating after three female patients of a long-term health care facility reported that they were sexually assaulted.
Authorities are investigating the death of a 58-year-old Laurens County man, who was struck and killed by a vehicle as he was jogging.
Authorities are investigating the death of a 58-year-old Laurens County man, who was struck and killed by a vehicle as he was jogging.
Three suspects face charges in south Georgia after law officers raided businesses where they suspected illegal gambling was taking place.
Three suspects face charges in south Georgia after law officers raided businesses where they suspected illegal gambling was taking place.
A suburban Atlanta police department is seeking help from residents to find old photos of all the police cars used in the past.
A suburban Atlanta police department is seeking help from residents to find old photos of all the police cars used in the past.
A plan to preserve the culture of slave descendants of the sea islands on the Southeast coast has been approved by the Department of the Interior.
A plan to preserve the culture of slave descendants of the sea islands on the Southeast coast has been approved by the Department of the Interior.
In many ways, Desaray Carroll is a typical high school teenager.
In many ways, Desaray Carroll is a typical high school teenager.
Runners and mountain bikers in Dalton will soon have a new trail in the heart of the northwest Georgia city.
Runners and mountain bikers in Dalton will soon have a new trail in the heart of the northwest Georgia city.
Members of a small Atlanta church are without a place to worship after thieves stripped the copper from the building, gutting its walls and ceilings and ripping out copper wires and pipes.
Members of a small Atlanta church are without a place to worship after thieves stripped the copper from the building, gutting its walls and ceilings and ripping out copper wires and pipes.
Records show that at least 1,800 criminal cases have been dismissed in a metro Atlanta county court since 2010 because police officers failed to show up in court dispute being subpoenaed to testify.
Records show that at least 1,800 criminal cases have been dismissed in a metro Atlanta county court since 2010 because police officers failed to show up in court dispute being subpoenaed to testify.
A woman in suburban Atlanta was stabbed in the back and a man was found fatally shot in the head when officers responded to a call in Snellville.
A woman in suburban Atlanta was stabbed in the back and a man was found fatally shot in the head when officers responded to a call in Snellville.
Amtrak is preparing to roll out the first of 70 new locomotives it says will offer better safety, reliability and performance than its current aging fleet.
Amtrak is preparing to roll out the first of 70 new locomotives it says will offer better safety, reliability and performance than its current aging fleet.
A former U.S. poet laureate is the keynote speaker at Emory University's 168th graduation exercises.
A former U.S. poet laureate is the keynote speaker at Emory University's 168th graduation exercises.
Traffic could be slower than normal around Robins Air Force Base this week.
Traffic could be slower than normal around Robins Air Force Base this week.
The University of Georgia's cheerleaders are visiting New York for an appearance on early morning TV.
The University of Georgia's cheerleaders are visiting New York for an appearance on early morning TV.
Authorities say a north Georgia man who fled police has been found dead in flood waters in Floyd County.
Authorities say a north Georgia man who fled police has been found dead in flood waters in Floyd County.
Two people are dead after a fiery crash that began with a car fleeing Savannah police.
Two people are dead after a fiery crash that began with a car fleeing Savannah police.
The Transportation Security Administration says it is reviewing claims that a bomb-sniffing dog bit a woman at the Atlanta airport.
The Transportation Security Administration says it is reviewing claims that a bomb-sniffing dog bit a woman at the Atlanta airport.
Police in Rome say a teenager died while playing a game of chicken with a freight train.
Police in Rome say a teenager died while playing a game of chicken with a freight train.
Authorities investigating faked and pirated merchandise made multiple arrests at a Georgia flea market.
Authorities investigating faked and pirated merchandise made multiple arrests at a Georgia flea market.
A task force appointed to make recommendations about Jekyll Island's future says the coastal state park may have exceeded the legal limit to how much of its land can be developed.
A task force appointed to make recommendations about Jekyll Island's future says the coastal state park may have exceeded the legal limit to how much of its land can be developed.
A member of the Atlanta City Council says she's not quitting and plans to seek re-election after being charged during driving under the influence.
A member of the Atlanta City Council says she's not quitting and plans to seek re-election after being charged during driving under the influence.
Hundreds of children and adults are expected to take part in Savannah's Youth Summit 2013, which brings together young people to discuss community issues.
Hundreds of children and adults are expected to take part in Savannah's Youth Summit 2013, which brings together young people to discuss community issues.
Savannah-Chatham County police are preparing to remember fellow officers who have died in the line of duty since the Civil War.
Savannah-Chatham County police are preparing to remember fellow officers who have died in the line of duty since the Civil War.
Authorities searching for a missing Middle Georgia State College student say they have found evidence near the home of a teenage suspect charged with his murder.
Authorities searching for a missing Middle Georgia State College student say they have found evidence near the home of a teenage suspect charged with his murder.
Macon officials say they plan to move the boyhood home of Little Richard to spare it from a highway construction project.
Macon officials say they plan to move the boyhood home of Little Richard to spare it from a highway construction project.
Police in metro Atlanta say a man is dead after he was run over by cars while trying to walk across Interstate 75.
Police in metro Atlanta say a man is dead after he was run over by cars while trying to walk across Interstate 75.
Republicans in some states are using their control to reach into local affairs, including in cities and counties controlled by Democrats.
Republicans in some states are using their control to reach into local affairs, including in cities and counties controlled by Democrats.
Homeowners in Savannah and surrounding Chatham County could see their property taxes increase to help pay for a jail expansion.
Homeowners in Savannah and surrounding Chatham County could see their property taxes increase to help pay for a jail expansion.
Police are seeking a man who they say backed out of robbing a Savannah bank in the middle of his attempt.
Police are seeking a man who they say backed out of robbing a Savannah bank in the middle of his attempt.
A man who fled overseas after a 2007 double-slaying in Columbus has pleaded guilty to two counts of murder.
A man who fled overseas after a 2007 double-slaying in Columbus has pleaded guilty to two counts of murder.
Authorities in Augusta say they have charged one man and identified a second suspect in an attack on a couple who were beaten and robbed at the city's downtown riverfront.
Authorities in Augusta say they have charged one man and identified a second suspect in an attack on a couple who were beaten and robbed at the city's downtown riverfront.
Atlanta's High Museum of Art has a lot of activities planned for the closing weekend of its popular exhibition featuring the work of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.
Atlanta's High Museum of Art has a lot of activities planned for the closing weekend of its popular exhibition featuring the work of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.
State officials and Gov. Nathan Deal are scheduled to tour Georgia next week to educate boaters on new laws scheduled to take effect May 15.
State officials and Gov. Nathan Deal are scheduled to tour Georgia next week to educate boaters on new laws scheduled to take effect May 15.
Clark Atlanta University officials have announced Valerie B. Jarrett will speak at the school's commencement ceremony.
Clark Atlanta University officials have announced Valerie B. Jarrett will speak at the school's commencement ceremony.
A sprawling English Regency-style home built in Atlanta in 1932 has been added to the official list of America's architectural treasures.
A sprawling English Regency-style home built in Atlanta in 1932 has been added to the official list of America's architectural treasures.
Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport are asking travelers to arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before their scheduled departure times.
Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport are asking travelers to arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before their scheduled departure times.
The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance has shut down a Valdosta-based bank and transferred its assets to another one in based in Columbus.
The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance has shut down a Valdosta-based bank and transferred its assets to another one in based in Columbus.
A man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for assaulting an elderly woman who once employed him as a handyman.
A man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for assaulting an elderly woman who once employed him as a handyman.
The first black woman has been appointed to serve on Georgia's Civil War Commission.
The first black woman has been appointed to serve on Georgia's Civil War Commission.
Police have arrested a man accused of calling in a bomb threat at a mall in suburban Atlanta.
Police have arrested a man accused of calling in a bomb threat at a mall in suburban Atlanta.
Atlanta Police and the U.S. Marshals have arrested a man suspected in a recent carjacking.
Atlanta Police and the U.S. Marshals have arrested a man suspected in a recent carjacking.
Georgia State Patrol officials say two people, including a baby, were killed in an early morning street racing crash.
Georgia State Patrol officials say two people, including a baby, were killed in an early morning street racing crash.
Police in Savannah say a man has died after being stabbed during a dispute with his siblings.
Police in Savannah say a man has died after being stabbed during a dispute with his siblings.
Georgia is pioneering a strategy to eliminate parole offices in an effort the state says will allow officers to spend more time in the community and will also save money.
Georgia is pioneering a strategy to eliminate parole offices in an effort the state says will allow officers to spend more time in the community and will also save money.
Part of downtown Atlanta has been transformed into a movie set designed to look like New York City as it appeared more than three decades ago.
Part of downtown Atlanta has been transformed into a movie set designed to look like New York City as it appeared more than three decades ago.
The roommate of the Florida A&M drum major who died after undergoing a hazing ritual in 2011 has pleaded no contest to hazing charges.
The roommate of the Florida A&M drum major who died after undergoing a hazing ritual in 2011 has pleaded no contest to hazing charges.
A judge in coastal Georgia has set a September trial date for a Brunswick man charged with beating his father and seven others to death inside a mobile home nearly four years ago.
A judge in coastal Georgia has set a September trial date for a Brunswick man charged with beating his father and seven others to death inside a mobile home nearly four years ago.
Armstrong Atlantic State University plans to expand its Armstrong-Liberty Center in the south Georgia community of Hinesville.
Armstrong Atlantic State University plans to expand its Armstrong-Liberty Center in the south Georgia community of Hinesville.
The sister of a Georgia man last seen in a campground outside Talladega Superspeedway says the search has expanded to another campground near the track after a tip from another race fan.
The sister of a Georgia man last seen in a campground outside Talladega Superspeedway says the search has expanded to another campground near the track after a tip from another race fan.
Police say a teenager has been apprehended and charged with murder in the case of a Middle Georgia State College student who has been missing for more than two weeks.
Police say a teenager has been apprehended and charged with murder in the case of a Middle Georgia State College student who has been missing for more than two weeks.
