Georgia firefighters called heroes for dramatic swift water rescue

Some Gwinnett County firefighters are being called heroes after performing a dramatic rescue during Saturday night's severe weather. Video of the swift water rescue has been viewed thousands of times since the Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services posted it on the department's Facebook page.

Newspaper: Trump official ignored virus rules at Atlanta wedding

White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows hosted a large wedding for his daughter that appeared to violate a Georgia order and city of Atlanta guidelines aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19, an Atlanta newspaper reported Thursday.

Clayton County elementary school to be renamed for Michelle Obama

The Clayton County Board of Education voted 7-2 Monday to rename South Clayton Elementary School to Michelle Obama STEM Elementary School.

12-year-old college student, planning to major in aerospace engineering

12-year-old Caleb Anderson is a sophomore at Chattahoochee Technical College. He's expected to graduate college by 14.He said he wants to be an astronaut.

Georgia students quarantined after virus brought on board school bus

A majority of students on one Forsyth County school bus have been quarantined after one student infected with the virus was found on-board.

Former President Jimmy Carter celebrates 96th birthday

Carter planned to celebrate at his home in Plains, Georgia, with his wife of 74 years, Rosalynn Carter, according to a spokeswoman for the Carter Center in Atlanta.

Georgia nurse retires after 28 years on the job

Darlene Moore became a nurse when she made it to the U.S. and eventually became the executive director of nursing at WellStar Kennestone Hospital.

Lice infestation linked to girl’s death; parents charged

GBI Special Agent Ryan Hilton testified that medical records show Kaitlyn Yozviak died from cardiac arrest with a secondary cause being severe anemia.

Identities of 2 Fulton County deputies killed in crash on I-20 released

The two Fulton County Sheriff's Office deputies who were killed in a crash Tuesday morning on Interstate 20 have been identified.

GBI completes investigation into death of Rayshard Brooks

The GBI has now turned over the results of its investigation to the Fulton County District Attorney.

Officer comforts, prays with house fire victim

Photo shows a Smyrna police officer praying with the victim of of a massive house fire.

Train slams into tractor trailer in Villa Rica: Caught on camera

Emergency and utility crews in Villa Rica had a busy night after a tractor-trailer that got stuck on the tracks in front of the police department was destroyed by a passing train. The entire incident was caught on camera.

Home explosion kills Georgia woman, injures 4

The couple was trying to use the stove but didn't know their gas line was disconnected.