Georgia biologists shocked to see alligator ‘smiling back' from tortoise hole

A group of Georgia state wildlife biologists received that uncanny welcome after recently looking down a gopher tortoise hole and seeing a 4.5-foot alligator "smiling back."

Rick Ross' wandering pet buffalos anger Georgia neighbors

Rapper Rick Ross' pet buffalo are landing him in hot water with his neighbors after they say the giant animals keep wandering off his property.

Biden reveals Jimmy Carter asked him to deliver his eulogy

President Joe Biden accidentally revealed that Jimmy Carter has asked him to deliver the eulogy at the former president's funeral.

Jesse Wilson: Adoptive mother arrested for boy's death in Buckeye pleads not guilty

On Dec. 13, Buckeye Police announced that 54-year-old Crystal Wilson was arrested at her home in Gainesville, Georgia in connection to the death of Jesse Wilson.

23 charged in clash between protestors and police at future Atlanta public safety training center site

Police say a music festival being held at the site as part of a week of action against the city-approved public safety training center turned chaotic when some protestors began throwing rocks and sticks at officers

UGA football stand-out Jalen Carter charged in connection with deadly crash

Jalen Carter, a former UGA defensive lineman, is now facing multiple charges connected with the crash that killed Devin Willock and Georgia recruiter Chandler LeCroy.

Video shows dogs being rescued from alleged training facility for dog fighting

Floyd County Police rescued more than a dozen dogs they say were being conditioned and trained to fight. The animals were discovered on a property on Weathington Road.

Tyler Perry donates $750K to keep Atlanta senior citizens in their homes

The 53-year-old filmmaker, philanthropist and Tyler Perry Studios owner shared his concern with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens that even modest increases in property taxes could push seniors who live on a fixed income out of their homes.

'Cop City' shooting: GBI releases names of man killed by officers, arrested during sweep

The name of the man shot and killed by officers near the site of the controversial "Cop City" Atlanta Police Department training facility on Wednesday has been released.

Masters invitation goes to the wrong Scott Stallings

Golfer Scott Stallings has been waiting for his invitations to the Masters, but it turns out the tournament sent his invite to a different Scott Stallings in Georgia. Now both men are going to meet up at Augusta National.

4-year-old boy found dead after falling into Georgia river

The 4-year-old boy was swept away by the river after he fell into the water while family members were fishing. A dive team found the child's body almost 3 miles away.

Trump probe subpoena for Georgia secretary of state from DOJ

The subpoena, which is dated Friday and was received by Raffensperger’s office Monday, follows others served last week in several states and counties.

Herschel Walker's son blasts father, Georgia Republicans after Senate loss

Christian Walker, the estranged son of Herschel Walker, took to Twitter to harshly criticize his father and the GOP following the loss of the Georgia Senate runoff. "You ran this man mainly because he was the same skin color as his opponent."

What Warnock's victory means for Georgia, Senate Democrats

Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock’s win over Republican challenger Herschel Walker in Georgia means Democrats now add to their majority in the Senate, which “makes a big difference.” Here’s why.

Warnock claims victory in Senate runoff race

Sen. Raphael Warnock claimed victory late Tuesday night in a tight runoff race for U.S. Senate. Warnock beat out Republican challenger Herschel Walker, a Georgia football legend. 

Report of gunman near Savannah High a hoax, officials say

Officials say reports of a gunman that led to the evacuations and lockdowns of two Savannah high schools was a hoax.

Judge to arraign ex-DA charged in Arbery killing’s aftermath

A former Georgia prosecutor charged more than a year ago with hindering the police investigation into the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery has been ordered to appear before a judge next month for her first court appearance.

Mother charged with murdering daughter, child cruelty in fire at East Point apartments

Investigators say the 27-year-old metro Atlanta mother confessed to starting the fire that destroyed her apartment building and left her two daughters inside the burning building.