Henry County K-9 officer dies after crash on I-75

K-9 Officer Thorr and two officers were conducting traffic enforcement on Interstate 75 when they got in a crash with a tractor-trailer.

Man breaks into Taco Bell, prepares food, takes nap

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Taco Bell wasn’t open on Christmas Day but a burglar in Georgia decided he wanted a festive feast anyway — and to take a nap while he was at it.

Georgia police: Man cooks food, takes nap during Taco Bell break-in

Gwinnett County police need help to identify a man accused of breaking into a fast-food restaurant, preparing food, then taking a nap on Christmas morning. 

Decatur man completes Appalachian Trail

A Decatur man spent much of 2019 hiking the Appalachian Trail, a New Year's resolution that he won't soon top.

65,000 college students ring in New Year worshiping Jesus

(FOX NEWS) - It's not your typical college New Year's party — more than 65,000 young Christians gathering in an Atlanta stadium to kick off a new decade with worship, prayer and Bible teaching.

Elderly Atlanta woman killed after tree falls on house

The enormous tree smashed into the northwest Atlanta home, killing an elderly woman who is believed to have been in the bedroom.

4-star Georgia Tech signee struck and killed by freight train

South Florida 4-star high school football player Bryce Gowdy was killed after he was hit by a freight train.

Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn make welcome return to Georgia church

Former President Jimmy Carter returns to his hometown church after being treated for urinary tract infection.

US Rep John Lewis of Georgia says he has pancreatic cancer

Lewis, the youngest and last survivor of the Big Six civil rights activists in a group once led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., said in a statement that cancer was discovered this month during a routine medical visit. He said subsequent tests confirmed the diagnosis of stage IV pancreatic cancer.

Extreme preemie born at 21 weeks young at Emory Decatur Hospital

A Jonesboro mother and father are hoping for the best after the birth of what they describe as a Christmastime miracle, a baby boy born extremely prematurely. Jemarius Jachin Harbor is at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Emory Decatur Hospital against some very long odds. He emerged into the world at only 21 weeks young, weighing only 13 ounces, smaller than the size of a hand on Friday December 20.

Georgia 'Grinch' steals Christmas along with our hearts

Normally, when it comes to the Grinch, people wouldn’t want to touch him with a 10-foot pole. But one Georgia’s boy’s portrayal of the Christmas-stealing creature will make one's heart grow three sizes more whole.

Georgia officer investigates background, finds 3 brothers

A Georgia police officer investigated her own background and found three brothers who grew up in the city where she moved for her current job. What’s more, two of them were career public service, like their sister, according to a police department’s Facebook post.

Georgia NICU babies get dressed up in adorable holiday photoshoot

To give the hospital's tiniest patients and their families some holiday cheer, the nurses of the Atlanta NICU decided to help them celebrate.

Georgia governor's advice to gang members: 'Move to Florida'

“My message to any gang member in this area or anywhere in the State of Georgia: You should move to Florida or South Carolina,” Kemp said to the crowd.

Deputies: 68-year-old Georgia man tried to meet teen for sex

Police say he thought he was meeting a 14-year-old girl, but instead the Santa hat-wearing man was placed under arrest.

100-year-old Georgia grandmother becomes U.S. citizen

She's about to turn 101 and this Georgia grandmother is celebrating with a big milestone - she's now officially a U.S. citizen.

Youth minister charged after slapping reporter's rear on live TV

Thomas Callaway, a 43-year-old youth minister from  Statesboro, was charged Friday with sexual battery, a misdemeanor, in Chatham County, records show.