Nappy Roots' Skinny 'devastated' by kidnapping, shooting of band mate Fish Scales at their Atlanta brewery

Skinny DeVille, a member of the Grammy-nominated band Nappy Roots, said waking up to news that his band mate and business partner, Fish Scales, had been kidnapped and shot was “heartbreaking.”

YSL rapper Young Thug, alleged gang members appear in court on new charges

A judge went through legal waivers with Jeffery Williams, better known by his stage name Young Thug, ensuring he understood his case had been re-indicted. A prosecutor asked Williams to swear the statements he made were truthful.

Rudy Giuliani targeted by 2020 election probe

Rudy Giuliani’s lawyer says prosecutors in Atlanta have said Giuliani is a target of their criminal investigation into possible illegal attempts by then-President Donald Trump and others to interfere in the 2020 general election in Georgia.

High School football players rescue woman from car following crash

A group of Rome High School football players are being called heroes. They jumped into action to rescue a woman who had just been in a car crash.

Army names Ranger candidates killed by falling tree during mountain training

Officials said Army Ranger candidates 2nd Lt. Evan Fitzgibbon and Staff Sgt. George Taber died during a weather-induced training hold at Yonah Mountain outside of Dahlonega.

Father asked to leave flight for holding toddler on his lap, airline responds

A Frontier passenger said two flight attendants did not raise concerns when he held his nervous toddler in his lap, but a third flight attendant instructed him to buckle his daughter in because she did not meet the age requirements to sit on his lap.

YSL rapper Young Thug faces new charges in Fulton County street gang case

Atlanta-based rapper Young Thug is now charged with modifying a firearm into a machine gun while attempting to distribute marijuana, codeine and cocaine.

2 Fort Benning soldiers killed in north Georgia mountains

Two soldiers were killed and three others injured in a weather-related incident on Yonah Mountain in north Georgia, Army officials say. The soldiers were stationed out of Fort Benning.

Woman charged with snatching French Bulldog puppy, attempting to steal another dog

Gwinnett County police said Renae Tolbert is charged with robbery by sudden snatching and criminal attempt to robbery for allegedly trying to steal dogs from two different people.

Stone Mountain woman to celebrate 109th birthday

At almost 109 years old, Relda Mackins still exercises on her stationary bike every day and bakes delicious desserts for family and friends. Please take a moment and wish her a very happy 109th birthday!

Abortions in Georgia: 'Heartbeat' law can go into effect, court opinion says

A U.S. appeals court in Georgia ruled in favor of state officials, saying the Supreme Court's recent decision on abortions paved the way for the so-called “Heartbeat” law, which restricts the procedure.

Georgia newlywed talks about the cancer symptoms he almost overlooked

Charles Farmer was in his twenties when he started feeling strange pain in different areas of his body. When he finally went to the doctor, he says, cancer was the last thing on his mind.

Man disguised as old woman robs Chase Bank on Jonesboro Rd., police say

A suspected bank robber is on the run after officers say he stole money from the Chase Bank on Jonesboro Rd. disguised as an old woman.

23 years after death, investigators identify boy found in DeKalb County cemetery, mother arrested

For over 20 years, the identity of a young boy whose body was found placed in the woods near a DeKalb County cemetery remained a mystery. Now investigators say they've identified him and arrested his mother for his death.