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. 

Group to deploy armed guards near Georgia polling places during Senate runoff

The New Black Panther Party and other groups say their armed patrols at polling places in Atlanta, Savannah, and other places in Georgia are to protect voters from threats and not to intimidate anyone.

What's the real 'Cocaine Bear' story?

If you want facts, here's what we know about the real-life story of “Cocaine Bear.”

Man arrested for shooting teen who was campaigning for Raphael Warnock, police say

The Savannah Police Department said officers arrested a 42-year-old man accused of shooting a 15-year-old boy, who was campaigning for Sen. Raphael Warnock.

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.

Quinton Simon case: FBI confirms remains found in landfill belong to Georgia toddler

On Monday, the FBI confirmed that the bones found in a Georgia landfill belong to Quinton Simon, the 20-month-old boy who was reported missing by his mother in October. The mother was arrested and charged with his disappearance and murder a week prior.

Quinton Simon: Police charge mother in Georgia toddler's death after remains found

Police in Georgia have arrested the mother of 20-month-old Quinton Simon in connection to the little boy's death and disappearance after human remains were found in a nearby landfill.

Todd, Julie Chrisley sentenced to combined 19 years in prison for fraud, tax evasion

Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have been sentenced to spend a combined total of 19 years in prison after the "Chrisley Knows Best" couple were convicted of fraud and tax evasion in Atlanta.

Destructive giant snail intercepted by ‘Beagle Brigade’ at Atlanta airport

The Atlanta airport’s so-called "Beagle Brigade" found a stash of prohibited items coming in from overseas including a massive invasive snail, which agricultural officials consider among the most destructive.

Takeoff memorial: Celebrities, fans celebrate rapper's life in Atlanta

Fans celebrated the musical legacy of slain rapper Takeoff on Friday at a memorial service in Atlanta, near where the artist grew up, that drew Justin Bieber, Drake and other big names in the music industry.

Takeoff memorial: Fans pack State Farm Arena to remember Migos member

Fans of late Migos member Takeoff, killed in a shooting outside a Houston bowling alley on Nov. 1, are gathering at State Farm Arena for a memorial service on Friday. 

Georgia runoff election: Walker-Warnock race for U.S. Senate continues

Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker are heading to a runoff in Georgia's Senate race after neither candidate received 50% of the vote.

2022 Georgia governor race: Abrams concedes, Kemp wins another term

Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has successfully fought off Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams for a second time, securing four more years in office.