Roswell High School football quarterback Robbie Roper dies after surgery

Robbie Roper, the quarterback for Roswell High School, has died after complications from surgery, his family has confirmed. He was 18 years old.

Accused child molestation suspect found dead at DeKalb County Jail

An inmate charged with child molestation and sexual battery has died after he was found unresponsive in a cell in the DeKalb County Jail.

Super Bowl champ Demaryius Thomas found dead at 33 in Roswell home

NFL Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champ Demaryius Thomas was found dead in his Roswell home after his family says he had a seizure in his shower. He was just 33 years old.

Officer, 3 others dead after shootout in Clayton County neighborhood

A Clayton County police officer was killed in a shootout with a suspect while on a domestic violence call in a normally quiet Rex neighborhood Tuesday evening. Two other women and the gunman are also dead, police said.

Ahmaud Arbery murder trial: Jury dismissed for night, deliberations continue Wednesday morning

The jury asked the judge to go a little late into the evening, but a little before 6:30 p.m. was dismissed for the night. They are expected to pick up deliberations early Wednesday morning.

Police find missing Gwinnett County girl's body, mother and partner charged

Gwinnett County police have charged the mother of missing 8-year-old Nichole Amari Hall with cruelty to children and her partner with murder after the little girl's body was found near Stone Mountain freeway.

Elf on the Shelf jokingly banned by Georgia judge

Santa's little helper may be notably absent for Christmas this year as a Georgia judge jokingly banned the Elf on a Shelf. 

Opening statements begin in trial for men charged in death of Ahmaud Arbery

It was a busy first day in a Glynn County courthouse as the jury was sworn in to decide the fate of the defendants in the death of Ahmaud Arbery heard their first witness.

Houston, Atlanta mayors enter friendly World Series bet

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms are entering a friendly wager to support their baseball teams ahead of the World Series.

Ahmaud Arbery murder trial: 8 potential jurors advance as selection continues

At the beginning of day three of jury selection, a judge has found eight potential jurors qualified to be part of the trial of the three men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery.

Jury selection begins in Ahmaud Arbery murder trial

Monday is the start of jury selection and it’s one of the largest Glynn County has seen.

Man charged with deadly shooting of Georgia police officer on first shift of new job

The man wanted in connection to the deadly shooting of a Georgia police officer has been taken into custody, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Sunday.

Former NASCAR driver killed, ex-wife injured in Athens shooting

Former NASCAR driver John Wes Townley was killed and his ex-wife was injured in a shooting in an Athens neighborhood Saturday night.

Former President Jimmy Carter celebrating 97th birthday

Former president Jimmy Carter will celebrate his 97th birthday quietly at his home in Plains, Georgia. Carter is the oldest-living former U.S. president ever.