The results of the latest national health survey by the government show the percentage of smokers in the United States dropped to 18 percent in 2012. A spokesman for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says health...
Construction on the U.S. 378 bridge linking McCormick with Lincolnton, Ga., is on hold while officials study cracks along the foundation of the structure at the bottom of Lake Thurmond.
Construction on the U.S. 378 bridge linking McCormick with Lincolnton, Ga., is on hold while officials study cracks along the foundation of the structure at the bottom of Lake Thurmond.
A former Atlanta police officer has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after prosecutors say he conspired to accept bribes and lied to FBI agents.
A former Atlanta police officer has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after prosecutors say he conspired to accept bribes and lied to FBI agents.
The Supreme Court of Georgia has reserved a lower court's decision and reinstated a death sentence for a man convicted of killing a man shortly after the robbery of a suburban Atlanta bank.
The Supreme Court of Georgia has reserved a lower court's decision and reinstated a death sentence for a man convicted of killing a man shortly after the robbery of a suburban Atlanta bank.
State health officials and executives of a metro Atlanta hospital say more than 100 patients may have been exposed to tuberculosis.
State health officials and executives of a metro Atlanta hospital say more than 100 patients may have been exposed to tuberculosis.
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say a Sandy Springs man is due in court to answer charges that he killed his girlfriend's pet dog during an argument and used the animal's body to beat the woman.
Fulton County prosecutors say Emmanuel Alfredo Tadeo is charged with aggravated assault, animal cruelty and battery in connection with the May 19 confrontation.
A hearing is set Thursday for Tadeo. Prosecutors said Tuesday the man could enter a plea.
Authorities say the man was beating and kicking his girlfriend at her apartment when her small dog came to her defense. They say Tadeo killed the dog and used its corpse to beat the woman.
Tadeo is in jail. The female victim, Andrea Jill Armintrout, was charged with misdemeanor obstruction after police say she stopped cooperating with investigators.
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A former Atlanta police officer has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after prosecutors say he conspired to accept bribes and lied to FBI agents.
A former Atlanta police officer has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after prosecutors say he conspired to accept bribes and lied to FBI agents.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:16 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:16:11 GMT
Music Midtown announced its 2013 lineup on Tuesday.
Music Midtown announced its 2013 lineup on Tuesday. The music festival, which is being held Sept. 20 and 21 at Piedmont Park, will include Journey, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queens of the Stone Age, 2 Chainz and Jane's Addiction.
