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Ex-Bulldog Arrested | Judge Dies | Teen Faces Deportation: GA Weekend

A man is identified after a series of fatal shootings; an ex-Bulldog is arrested ahead of NFL draft; and police shoot knife-wielding woman.

Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/AP Photo)

We have rounded up the Georgia stories you may have missed over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead, including a woman accused of charging at officers with a knife; a suspected gunman faces an additional charge of murder; a former Georgia Bulldog who was expected to be picked in the NFL draft faces obstruction charges; and a superior court judge who died following a cancer battle is mourned.

GA Judge Dies After Cancer Battle

A Georgia judge who died after a cancer battle was remembered as a fair judge who upheld the integrity of the judicial system and who had a "thoughtful approach to the law."

Man Killed During Suspected Shooting Spree ID'ed

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A man who was shot during a crime spree that killed two women, including a Department of Homeland Security worker, has died, police say.

Knife-Wielding Woman Injured In GA Police Shooting, GBI Says

Georgia authorities say the woman who ran toward deputies while holding a knife, and continuing to fight after being shot, was also tased.

Student Faces Deportation After Traffic Stop: Reports

A 17-year-old student faces deportation to Honduras after authorities arrested him during a traffic stop, media reports say.

Ex-GA Bulldog Arrested Near Bar Ahead Of NFL Draft: Reports

A former UGA wide receiver and NFL draft hopeful is facing multiple charges after refusing to not block a public sidewalk outside a bar. He posted a $39 bond after his arrest, media reports say.

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