Cybertruck Catches Fire | Judge Dies | Arrest In Teen's Death: GA News

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New Orleans Massacre: Suspect With GA Ties Acted Alone In Killing 14

The man accused of driving a rented pickup truck through a New Orleans crowd, killing 14 people and injuring at least 35 others on New Year's Day, proclaimed his support to ISIS online, federal agents say.

• 8 Victims In Deadly New Orleans Massacre Identified: What We Know

GA Judge Dies By Suicide In Courtroom On Last Day Of Term

A Georgia judge, who attempted to resign from his post, was found dead Tuesday in a courtroom after seemingly dying by a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Former President Jimmy Carter Dies

Georgia leaders and others across the country honored former President Jimmy Carter, a "good man" and the nation's longest-living president. He died Sunday at his home in Plains at age 100.

Arrest Made In Teen's Shooting Death

A 22-year-old resident is facing murder charges in connection with the shooting death of a 14-year-old boy.

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