Rock music pioneer Little Richard dead at 87

Rock legend and Georgia native Little Richard died Saturday at his Nashville home. He was 87.

In letter, DA claims shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery was 'justified'

The district attorney who recused himself from the case of a black jogger shot and killed by two white men in south Georgia defended the decision not to seek arrests.

President Trump says killing of Ahmaud Arbery is 'very disturbing situation'

President Trump said on Friday that the video showing the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia was “disturbing" to watch, expressing confidence in authorities to make sure the case is handled properly.

Georgia WWII veteran celebrates 101st birthday

A Georgia veteran is celebrating a major milestone on Wednesday, his 101st birthday.

Police say 84-year-old woman robbed by men wearing surgical masks

Police say an 84-year-old woman was robbed in the middle of the day by men wearing surgical masks. The men are still on the run and the woman is in the hospital with broken bones.

Parents of south Georgia jogger cry out for justice, call for arrests of 3 men

The parents of a Glynn County jogger who was shot and killed have asked for justice and the arrests of the men who were involved in the shooting.

Close to 20,000 teens have gotten their drivers license without taking a road test

Around 20,000 newly licensed drivers are on Georgia roads without ever having to take a road test. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the road test was suspended for teens and adults who have met all other requirements.

Officials: 2 Georgia men drank cleaning products to fight COVID-19

Two Georgia men were hospitalized after drinking cleaning products hoping to prevent a coronavirus infection, officials said.

Researchers: Global death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 200,000

The worldwide death toll topped 200,000, according to a tally compiled by John Hopkins University from government figures. The actual death toll is believed to be far higher.

Trump approved of Georgia's plan to reopen before bashing it

President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence repeatedly told Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that they approved of his aggressive plan to allow businesses to reopen, just a day before Trump pulled an about-face and publicly bashed the plan, according to two administration officials.

Police: Shelter in place argument leads man to shoot, kill stepson

A southwest Atlanta teenager was shot and killed by his stepdad after police said they got into a fight over the shelter in place order. 

Trump 'disagrees strongly' with Georgia's plan to reopen

"But I think (opening) spas and beauty salons and tattoo parlors and barbershops in phase one ... it's just too soon," Trump said in a Wednesday press briefing.

94-year-old grandma recovers from COVID-19 in time for milestone birthday

After two weeks of COVID-19 treatment at Emory University Hospital, 94 year-old Jean Yancy is recovering and will get to spend her 95th birthday with family by her side.

Georgia dad creates hibachi dinner for son's birthday

A Fayetteville father recently got creative with his family's dinner while sheltering in place. 

Georgia man says controversial malaria drug helped him beat COVID-19

There is no approved treatment for the novel coronavirus sickening tens of thousands of Americans. But, a Rex, Georgia, 67-year-old says a controversial malaria drug helped him fight off complications of COVID-19. It is a drug that comes with both hype and questions.

ICU nurse describes long nights fighting COVID-19

“I’ve never seen a volume like this.” Those are the words of an Atlanta ICU nurse working long shifts to treat COVID-19 patients.