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Man Raped, Impregnated Teen Girl: Prosecutors

A man was found guilty of sexually abusing two girls between 2012 and 2019 in three Gwinnett County cities, prosecutors say. He impregnated one of them after raping the girl days before her 18th birthday, prosecutors said.

Ex-NFL Star Arrested On Fraud Charges In GA, Wanted In Canada

A retired NFL player from Georgia is accused of defrauding women he met through online dating platforms in the U.S. and skipping bail in Canada.

7-Vehicle Pileup Among 4 Overnight Crashes On GA Interstate

A driver accused of driving under the influence was arrested in a series of back-to-back crashes on Interstate 285, police say.

'Power' Star Alix Lapri Arrested In GA

Alix Lapri, who stars as Effie in "Power," is facing charges of cruelty to children after her recent arrest in Georgia.

Couple Fractured Infant Son's Legs, Ribs, Jury Decides

Authorities determined a 4-month-old boy was abused after a checkup with his pediatrician raised alarms.

CDC Director Ousted Amid Claims She Wouldn't Push 'Reckless' Agenda

Amid controversy with White House officials, attorneys for CDC Director Susan Monarez say she did not resign from her newly-appointed post.

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