Jimmy Carter hospitalized after fall at Georgia home

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has been hospitalized after a fall at his home in Plains, Georgia.

Sex offenders suing Butts County Sheriff over 'No Trick-or-Treat' signs

A group of sex offenders in Butts County is suing the Sheriff's Office for posting "No Trick-or-Treating" signs on their homes. The Butts County Sheriff said he's taking action to keep kids safe on Halloween by posting the signs, but the sex offenders argue this is a violation of their rights to free speech and to privacy.

Fort Stewart training accident leaves 3 soldiers dead, 3 injured, officials say

Three soldiers were killed and three others were hospitalized after a training accident at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Sunday, according to officials.

Police: Man caught on camera stealing a $7,000 dog from store

Dunwoody police are searching for a man who they say stole a $7,000 puppy from a business. The man was captured on surveillance video stuffing the French bulldog into a messenger bag and bolting out of the store.

26,765 days: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, married for more than 73 years, now longest-married presidential couple

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, who have been married for 26,765 days, are now officially the longest-married presidential couple as of Thursday, the Carter Center announced in a Facebook post. 

Video of 4-year-old boy joining school drumline at football game goes viral

A Georgia 4-year-old is making hearts burst across the internet after a video of him unexpectedly joining a school's drumline went viral.

Kidnapper on the run after kidnapped mother, 2 children found safe in South Carolina

Authorities said they have located the mother and two young children part of a Levi's Call, Georgia's Amber Alert system. The trio was kidnapped at knifepoint from their home along Forest Hill Road in Powder Springs around 1 a.m. Monday, authorities said.

2-bedroom Georgia home for sale for $1 by motivated Ohio seller

The string of events that led to an Ohio county owning a home more than 600 miles away started when an elderly woman moved to Ohio to be with her daughters.

Tyler Perry opens first black-owned movie studio

Tyler Perry officially christened his massive new film studio Saturday, beaming as his fellow entertainment industry luminaries descended on Atlanta and strode a red carpet to his sprawling complex for an opening gala.   

Teacher under investigation for photo saying Confederate flag is announcement to ‘marry your sister’

A Georgia teacher is under investigation by a local school district after allegedly showing students an image of the Confederate flag and stating it was a way to “announce that you intend to marry your sister.”

Federal judge issues injunction against Georgia's abortion law

A federal judge issued an injunction Tuesday against Georgia’s abortion law from taking effect, a week after he heard arguments from both sides on the matter.

US vaping illness count jumps to 805, deaths rise to 13

Hundreds more Americans have been reported to have a vaping-related breathing illness, and the death toll has risen to 13, health officials said Thursday.