Group photo of Georgia 3rd grade class without masks sparks controversy

A group picture of a 3rd grade class at Liberty Elementary School in the Cherokee County School District is getting criticism from some parents. 

Deputy saves 93-year-old man’s life-savings from con man

A 93-year-old Coweta County man was duped into giving up his life’s savings in a phone scam. And the story would end right there if not for the quick action of a deputy.  

Florida vacation may have landed Georgia dad in ICU with COVID-19 complications

Christy and Ed Rosell has spent months staying home trying not to get infected with the novel coronavirus. By June, the couple and their kids were ready for a vacation in Florida. That is where, they believe, the virus found them.

Georgia camp with COVID-19 outbreak didn’t require masks

A Georgia overnight camp hit by a coronavirus outbreak took many precautions, but didn’t make campers wear masks or have proper ventilation in buildings, according to a government report released Friday.

Reports: Obama, Bush to attend funeral for Rep. John Lewis

Former President Barack Obama will deliver a eulogy at the funeral for the late Rep. John Lewis on Thursday morning, FOX News reports. The report is attributed to sources as an official list of dignitaries has not been made public as of Wednesday evening.

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.