Georgia AG requests GBI to investigate handling of Ahmaud Arbery case

Georgia's attorney general has requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation look into the conduct of the district attorneys of the Brunswick and Waycross judicial circuits in connection with the Ahmaud Arbery case. 

GBI reviewing additional video in death of south Georgia jogger Ahmaud Arbery

The Georgia Department of Investigation confirmed Saturday that agents are reviewing additional video as they work to piece together the minutes before the deadly shooting of Ahmaud Arbery.

DOJ considering possible hate crime charges in Ahmaud Arbery case

A spokesperson says the Department of Justice is "assessing all of the evidence to determine whether federal hate crime charges are appropriate."

Police: 5-year-old accidentally kills brother in Griffin

Griffin Police say a 5-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his 12-year-old brother after finding a gun outside.

Georgia saw 63K more out-of-state visitors per day in first week of reopening, smart phone data shows

A recent analysis of smartphone location data showed that Georgia received an additional 62,440 daily visitors the week the state lifted some lockdown restrictions, allowing restaurant dining rooms, hair salons and other nonessential businesses to reopen.

Parents of south Georgia jogger cry out for justice, call for arrests of 3 men

The parents of a Glynn County jogger who was shot and killed have asked for justice and the arrests of the men who were involved in the shooting.

Close to 20,000 teens have gotten their drivers license without taking a road test

Around 20,000 newly licensed drivers are on Georgia roads without ever having to take a road test. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the road test was suspended for teens and adults who have met all other requirements.

Georgia issuing driver's licenses without road tests during coronavirus crisis

Under the temporary rules, teen learner’s permit holders will be allowed to upgrade to a provisional license by providing an affidavit from their parent, guardian or driving instructor that they have completed 40 hours of supervised driving.

Officials: 2 Georgia men drank cleaning products to fight COVID-19

Two Georgia men were hospitalized after drinking cleaning products hoping to prevent a coronavirus infection, officials said.

Georgia restaurants resume dine-in services Monday

Starting Monday, Governor Brian Kemp is allowing customers eat inside restaurants statewide.

Georgia police officer rescues teens trapped on river

Officer Luis Salas' heroism and quick thinking helped rescue two teens who had fallen into a river.

Trump approved of Georgia's plan to reopen before bashing it

President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence repeatedly told Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that they approved of his aggressive plan to allow businesses to reopen, just a day before Trump pulled an about-face and publicly bashed the plan, according to two administration officials.

94-year-old grandma recovers from COVID-19 in time for milestone birthday

After two weeks of COVID-19 treatment at Emory University Hospital, 94 year-old Jean Yancy is recovering and will get to spend her 95th birthday with family by her side.

Georgia primary postponed again due to COVID-19

Georgia’s presidential primary election has been delayed again due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Pet adoptions on the rise during coronavirus outbreak

Perhaps the only ones happy about the COVID-19 outbreak are our pets, many of whom are getting more attention than they are used to. More and more people, it seems, are looking for companionship while spending lots of time at home.