Trial over Georgia’s law banning abortions begins in Fulton County

A trial over whether Georgia's "heartbeat" law banning abortions as early as six weeks into a pregnancy began in a Fulton County courtroom Monday.

At Georgia debate, Abrams and Kemp clash on abortion, crime

Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams painted different visions for the future of Georgia.

Georgia inmate accused of impersonating California billionaire to steal $11M while inside max security lock-up

The Georgia gang member is accused of using contraband cell phones will to impersonate a California movie mogul in a scheme that is believed to be one of the largest heists pull off from inside an American prison.

Walker denies support for outright abortion ban in only debate for Georgia Senate race

Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker on Friday denied his previous support for an outright national ban on abortion, making the shift in his lone debate against Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock.

Legendary Georgia football coach Vince Dooley hospitalized

Georgia Bulldogs legend Vince Dooley has been hospitalized with a mild case of COVID-19, according to reports.

Jimmy Carter to celebrate 98th birthday with family, baseball in Georgia hometown

Jimmy Carter, the oldest-living former U.S. president, is planning to celebrate his 98th birthday with family and friends while doing one of his favorite things - watching the Atlanta Braves.

Family, friends to lay to rest Georgia State Patrol candidate who died during training

Friends and family will gather in Cartersville Saturday to remember a Georgia State Patrol candidate who collapsed and died after finishing a training exercise.

Community gathers for funeral service of Cobb County deputy killed in line of duty

The ceremony recognized Cobb County Deputy Jonathan Randall Koleski's 15 years of service in Cobb County along with his three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.

2 Cobb County deputies 'ambushed and killed' serving warrant at Marietta-area home

Two Cobb County sheriff’s deputies were killed in the line of duty Thursday evening. The sheriff’s office says they were shot while serving a warrant on a Marietta-area home.

Atlanta Popeyes calls police on student trying to buy homeless man food

A Georgia State University student says workers at an Atlanta Popeyes called the police on her when she tried to buy food for a man experiencing homelessness. Instead of arresting her, however, she says the police commended her kindness.

Woman found dead in SUV trapped under tractor-trailer, police say

The wreck involved an SUV and semi-truck on Marietta Boulevard. Police have not shared the condition of their driver, but the front of the SUV was crushed underneath the truck.

Dogs found living in deplorable conditions at Georgia animal rescue, deputies say

Investigators said more than 200 dogs were found on property belonging to Wendy Brewer and Dogs Rock Rescue. Brewer was booked into the Heard County jail on felony animal cruelty charges.

Georgia man wiped out $48M in student loans with disabled veterans scam, officials say

Authorities say the Georgia man forged letters for hundreds of student loan borrowers to trick the federal government into thinking they were military veterans with permanent disabilities. He wiped out $48 million in loans before his arrest.

Peachtree City Walmart fire: Videos may help investigators determine cause

Video taken by a customer at the Walmart in Peachtree City shows the moments after a fire started inside the store. It sparked a 4-alarm response by firefighters on Wednesday evening.

Nappy Roots' Skinny 'devastated' by kidnapping, shooting of band mate Fish Scales at their Atlanta brewery

Skinny DeVille, a member of the Grammy-nominated band Nappy Roots, said waking up to news that his band mate and business partner, Fish Scales, had been kidnapped and shot was “heartbreaking.”

Trump election probe: Giuliani now a 'target' of Fulton special grand jury

Attorney Robert Costello confirmed to FOX 5 that Fulton County Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade called his Georgia-based attorney, Bill Thomas, to notify him Monday.