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. 

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.

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. 

Body found in suitcase identified as 5-year-old Atlanta boy; mother wanted for murder

Indiana state police identified the body of a boy found inside a suitcase as a child from Atlanta. Police said investigators arrested one suspect in California and are searching for the boy's mother, who is from Georgia. 

Georgia woman who told story of family's surprise outside school now says she made it up

A Georgia TikTok user who claimed two men discovered they were both fathers to a young girl when they came to pick her up from the school where she works now says she made up the story.

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.

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.

Georgia woman praised for honesty after finding over $500 in KFC order

The Georgia woman was shocked when she found over $500 tucked underneath her KFC sandwich when she got back from the drive-thru. What she did with the money had police praising her character and honesty.

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.

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.

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.

Rayshard Brooks death: Prosecutors drop charges against Atlanta police officers in shooting

Prosecutors overseeing the case against two Atlanta Police Department officers in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks said Tuesday the officers "committed no crimes."