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Former Cop Re-Indicted On Animal Cruelty Charges

A Cherokee County grand jury has re-indicted a former officer with the Cherokee County School Police Department on charges in connection to the June 2016 hot car death of his K-9.

Superintendent On Leave After Alleged Racist Comments

The Buford school system's superintendent, Geye Hamby, was placed on administrative leave Tuesday amid allegations he made racist comments towards black people which were captured on audio.

Georgia State Fair Is Nation's Best Bargain: Report

If you're planning to head down to the Georgia State Fair next month, here's some good news — a new report says you'll be getting the best bargain in the country.

Driver On I-285 Shot, Killed By Own Passenger

A driver on Interstate 285 in DeKalb County was shot and killed by a passenger in his own car early Thursday, according to police.

Reality Winner, NSA Leaker, Sentenced To Prison

Reality Winner, the Georgia woman and government contractor who pleaded guilty to leaking government secrets regarding Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, was sentenced on Thursday to five years and three months in prison.

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