Georgia inmates praised after saving deputy's life

Three inmates at the Gwinnett County Jail are being called heroes after they helped save the life of a deputy who suffered a cardiac incident. 

'A good name': Civil rights leader Rev. C.T. Vivian remembered as great man

The family of the Rev. C.T. Vivian, an early and key adviser to the Rev. Martin Luther King, paid their respects and said goodbye to the civil rights veteran Thursday.

Rep. John Lewis, lion of Civil Rights Movement, dies at 80

Representative John Lewis -- a lion of the Civil Rights Movement -- passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

GBI investigating suspect in Ahmaud Arbery killing for unrelated sex crime

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said it was requested by the Glynn County Police Department to initiate a sex crimes investigation based on allegations made against William "Roddie" Bryan, Jr.

Georgia governor sues Atlanta mayor, city council over mask mandate

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has filed a lawsuit against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and city council following the decision to mandate masks and roll back to Phase 1 reopening. 

Tyler Perry to pay funeral expenses for 8-year-old Secoriea Turner

Tyler Perry has offered to pay the funeral expenses for an 8-year-old girl who was fatally shot in Atlanta over the weekend, a representative for the actor and filmmaker confirmed Wednesday.

$20,000 reward for details in deadly shooting of 8-year-old girl, new video released

Atlanta police believe new video and a reward that has been doubled to $20,000 will help lead investigators to the person responsible for the shooting death of 8-year-old Secoriea Turner.

Georgia Jimmy John's employees fired for making noose out of dough

Four employees of a Woodstock Jimmy John's have been fired for making a noose out of bread dough and recording themselves joking about it.

Ex-Atlanta officer who shot Rayshard Brooks bonds out of jail

In a hearing Tuesday afternoon, Fulton County judge Jane Barwick issued a $500,000 bond for ex-officer Garrett Rolfe.

Georgia couple married 64 years wouldn't let COVID-19 keep them apart

“For better or worse, in sickness and in health…” are part of the traditional marriage vows. It’s been more than 64 years since this Georgia couple made those vows and the recent coronavirus pandemic certainly put those to the test. But they will make you believe love conquers all.

Natalie White, suspect in Wendy's arson where Rayshard Brooks was shot, out on $10,000 bond

FOX 5's Aungelique Proctor learned during Wednesday's court appearance, a judge issued a $10,000 bond for Natalie White. White will be placed on house arrest and is prohibited from using social media. 

Georgia lawmakers approve hate crime bill, goes to governor for signature

State lawmakers have approved hate crimes legislation after lawmakers struck a deal to remove language protecting police and first responders.