Ahmaud Arbery Death Trial: McMichael's Story Changed, Police Say

Police testified on Day 3 of the trial that Greg McMichael didn't invoke citizens' arrest and changed his reason for chasing Ahmaud Arbery.

Shaq Donates $5K To Reward In Hunt For Accused Police Shooter

NBA star Shaquille O’Neal gave $5K to a reward to find the man accused of murder charge in the death of a Henry County police officer.

Kemp Sues Over Latest Biden Vaccine Mandate Unveiled This Week

Gov. Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr are suing the administration of President Joe Biden over vaccine mandates for the second time.

State Senators Tee Up Redistricting Map For Speedy Approval Despite Critics

Georgia Senate Republicans defended their proposed redistricting map against criticism that it violates federal law.

Federal Medicaid Workaround Called Short-Term Substitute For Georgia Expansion

A Medicaid workaround proposal has made it into the Biden administration's $1.75 trillion social spending and climate bill.

After Year Of Withering Criticism, Fulton Election Director Rick Barron To Resign

Embittered Fulton County Elections Director Barron is resigning at the end of the year as an investigation by a statewide panel continues.

Federal Medicaid Workaround Called Short-Term Substitute For Georgia Expansion

“The last thing Georgia hospitals and patients need right now is a reduction in federal funding," said U.S. Sen. Warnock.

In Reversal, Georgia's Top Federal Contracting Universities Opt For Some Vaccine Mandates

In an abrupt turn, at least two Georgia universities, Georgia and Georgia Tech, will comply with COVID-19 federal guidance mandates.

Understaffed State Psychiatric Units Leave Patients In Limbo

Georgia's 5 state psychiatric hospitals are feeling "the pinch of the pandemic," the report states, as patients have to wait for placement.

Georgia Jobless Rate Lowest In Decades, But Workers Quitting Clouds Good News

Fewer Georgians filed initial unemployment insurance claims last month than in the weeks leading up to the pandemic last year.

Georgia Sues Biden Administration In Federal Court Over Vaccine Mandate

The lawsuit is criticized by Democrats as a "dangerous stunt;" the majority of Americans support the president's action, the report says.

Feds Again Delay Decision On Camden Rocket Plans For Further Review

The federal agency responsible for licensing Spaceport Camden again wants more time to evaluate plans.

Cresswind Georgia at Twin Lakes Wins Four OBIE Awards

Kolter Homes recognized at building industry’s most prestigious award gala

Snapchat Led To Gator Hunting Arrest In Georgia: Officers

Authorities said the man illegally shot and killed an alligator in Burke County.

Braves Return to World Series ...

... with Memories of 1957 Milwaukee Champs

$57K Pokemon Card Bought Using GA Man's COVID Loan: Prosecutors

Vinath Oudomsine of Dublin, GA, bilked the COVID relief business loan program to buy a collectible cartoon trading card, prosecutors said.

Ex-Teacher Charged With Sexual Assault, More Victims Likely: Cops

The GBI believes a former science teacher charged with sexually assaulting a minor may have had encounters with more youth across GA and AL.

Georgia's Solar Boom Applauded In Clean Water Coalition's ‘Clean 13' Report

A large manufacturer is cranking out solar panels in Dalton. A leading manufacturer of school buses based in Fort Valley eyes all electric.

Arbery Background Ruled Off Limits, But Spilled On Glynn County Court Page

Arbery's reported brushes with the law, mental health history ruled inadmissible; reports indicate some potential jurors accessed these.

About 1 Million Georgia Children Five To 11 To Become Eligible For COVID Vaccine Soon

Naomi Williams of Evans said the beginning of the pandemic was especially tough on her family, including her 12-year-old son.

Slow Start To Early Voting Lets Counties Ease Into New Election Law Rules

When Killingsworth noticed troubling election plans for the Edison citywide election, she checked in with the secretary of state's office.

Amazon To Fill 5,000 Seasonal, Part-, Full-Time Jobs In Georgia

Amazon is hiring 150,000 people across the U.S. for jobs starting at $18 per hour with the potential for a sign-on bonus of up to $3,000.

Judge Tosses Suit To Inspect Fulton Ballots After Investigations Confirm No Fraud

A judge dismissed a lawsuit Wednesday that aimed to discredit Fulton County absentee ballots, a request brought forth by Trump supporters.

Brunswick Braces For National Spotlight, Demonstrations As Trial In Ahmaud Arbery's Death Set To Start

The national media and "a crush of out-of-towners," including the Transformative Justice Coalition, were expected to descend upon Brunswick.

Ahmaud Arbery Slaying: Jury Selection Begins In Trial

Travis and Gregory McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan are on trial for accusations they killed Ahmaud Arbery in February 2020.

Majority Of Georgians Fear Inability To Pay For COVID Treatment If Infected, Survey Finds

About two-thirds of Georgians who participated in a new survey said they had trouble paying for health care in the last year.

State Politics Fuel Atlanta Press Club Mayoral Candidates' Debate, As Early Voters Cast Ballots

Candidates jockeying to lead Georgia's capital city clashed over crime and ethics at a debate, as voters across the state went to the polls.

Halloween In Georgia 2021: How Spooky Is Your Home? Show Us

Patch is compiling its 2021 guide to Georgia's best Halloween displays. Submit your yard haunt today.

Joro Spiders Get The Publicity, But Georgia Hosts Armies Of Invasive Plants And Critters

When KSU environmental science student Ryland McGreevy is not studying, he's exploring Georgia's wild spaces, taking photos of insects.

Georgia Board Of Regents OKs Controversial Changes To Professor Tenure Rules

The Georgia Board of Regents, which oversees the state's 26 public universities, voted to make significant changes to professors' tenure.

Meat Recalls In Georgia: Butterball Turkey And Beef Gravy

Meat recalls in Georgia address plastic found in ground turkey and unacceptable lead levels in beef gravy products.

Public College Tenure Changes Headed For Vote Despite Professor Protests

Georgia's tenured public college professors could soon face more scrutiny if they want to keep their titles.

Golden Ray Wreck Fished Out Of St. Simons Sound, Leaves Pollution Questions In Its Wake

At 656 feet long and big enough to haul more than 4,000 automobiles, the hulking Golden Ray ship has been hard to miss.

Fulton County Election Workers Accused Of Shredding Voter Registration Applications

"Potential election mismanagement" is eyed, as two election workers were fired for allegedly shredding voter registration applications.

Georgia U.S. Attorney Quit After Trump Pressure To Reject Election Results, New Report Confirms

The report indicates Trump forced a top federal prosecutor in Atlanta to step down because he wouldn't help Trump overturn his Georgia loss.

Georgia Faith Leaders Appeal To Officials To Spare ‘Sacred' Okefenokee From Mine

A group of more than 100 faith leaders in Georgia have come out in opposition to a proposal to mine near the Okefenokee Swamp.

Faculty Job Security Is New Fight On Georgia Campuses After Months Of Mask Dustups

The battle over masks in Georgia's college classrooms simmers; another issue is pitting professors against the appointed university system.

State Lawmakers Protest Georgia Labor Department's New Secrecy Rules

Georgia Democrats are expressing outrage over a pilot program they claim unfairly burdens efforts to assist those seeking benefits.

One In Five Georgians Quit Jobs To Be Caregivers During The COVID-19 Pandemic

As word spread about a novel coronavirus, families began changing their minds about putting aging parents in long-term residential care.

Georgia Healthcare Summit Rescheduled from October to May 2022

Georgia Healthcare Professionals - Please Note the October UAPRN Healthcare Summit Has Been Rescheduled for May 13-14, 2022