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Walker County Schools announced the passing of Lori McWhorter on social media.

Police said he was identified as a suspect through open source ancestry sites to which law enforcement has access.

The driver hit several people while trying to drive away from police.

Officials stressed that these are not northern giant hornets, which made news a couple of years back, but are still a threat to the ecosystem and agriculture.

Officials said three of the four victims killed in a fiery crash on Friday were siblings.

A Georgia woman is dead after police said her ex-boyfriend shot her to death during a police standoff after kidnapping her from her workplace.

Police say more than one gun was fired and more than one vehicle was involved in the incident.

Officials say 24-year-old Deion Patterson is facing murder and four counts of aggravated assault in connection to a shooting at a medical office in Midtown Atlanta that left one person dead and four others injured.

Police say a homeowner in Georgia shot and killed an intruder early Thursday morning.

Authorities in Georgia said a child is recovering after his leg was run over by a school bus Wednesday morning.

A Georgia man whose job is to protect and serve found himself caught in the middle of a sting operation, according to officials.

Investigators say there was no motive behind setting the fire as it was stated to be an impulsive decision that was not planned.

A teenager in Georgia is dead after police say his twin brother shot him.

DeKalb County police say 17-year-old twin brothers were playing with a gun in a bedroom when it went off and hit one of them in the face.

All 20 dogs that were set to be euthanized at a Georgia animal shelter have been adopted, thanks to news coverage and social media sharing.

According to the newly-released arrest report, 31-year-old Braves outfielder and designated hitter Marcell Ozuna was pulled over at approximately 3:30 a.m. Aug. 19 after he was observed speeding.

A mother and daughter were found murdered in their Georgia home Tuesday night.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter has decided to further her education in Georgia.

Police are searching for a man who robbed a bank in Georgia disguised as an elderly woman.

Delta Air Lines is lightening its load this summer.

One person is in custody in connection to the shooting that killed at least three people. Another is charged but not yet in custody.

The pedal pub, which is a mobile bar, tipped over while making a turn at West Peachtree Street and 14th Street NE in midtown Atlanta, authorities said.

The Atlanta Police Department is voicing concerns over some KKK flyers found by residents in a northwest Atlanta neighborhood.

A family and their home were saved from a fire early Tuesday morning thanks to the quick response of a passerby.

Thursday, Oct. 28 is your chance to grab a treat for a good cause.

The second week of jury selection will start Monday morning in Brunswick for the three men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says spam texts are on the rise and it’s currently working on some regulations to get them under control.

The Tybee Island Police Department is investigating a very unusual incident that happened on the island last week.