State Sen. Nikema Williams to replace John Lewis in November election

The Democratic Party of Georgia has chosen state Sen. Nikema Williams to replace Rep. John Lewis on the November ballot, after the longtime congressman’s death last week.

Rep. John Lewis, lion of Civil Rights Movement, dies at 80

Representative John Lewis -- a lion of the Civil Rights Movement -- passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Civil rights veteran Rev. C.T. Vivian dead at 95

The Rev. C.T. Vivian, a civil rights veteran who worked alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and served as head of the organization co-founded by the civil rights icon, has died.

GBI investigating suspect in Ahmaud Arbery killing for unrelated sex crime

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said it was requested by the Glynn County Police Department to initiate a sex crimes investigation based on allegations made against William "Roddie" Bryan, Jr.

Judge permanently blocks Georgia's 'heartbeat' abortion law

A federal judge has permanently blocked Georgia’s 2019 “heartbeat” abortion law, finding that it violates the U.S. Constitution.

Tyler Perry to pay funeral expenses for 8-year-old Secoriea Turner

Tyler Perry has offered to pay the funeral expenses for an 8-year-old girl who was fatally shot in Atlanta over the weekend, a representative for the actor and filmmaker confirmed Wednesday.

Family prepares to say goodbye to young woman dying from COVID-19

A 24-year-old woman who came to Atlanta to celebrate a friend's birthday is now in hospice care after a battle with COVID-19. 

Georgia Jimmy John's employees fired for making noose out of dough

Four employees of a Woodstock Jimmy John's have been fired for making a noose out of bread dough and recording themselves joking about it.

Atlanta mayor tests positive for coronavirus

Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced Monday that she had tested positive for COVID-19.

Suspect tries to bite off police officer's nose

A Gainesville police officer is now recovering from a gruesome he got while chasing a fleeing suspect.

Georgia couple married 64 years wouldn't let COVID-19 keep them apart

“For better or worse, in sickness and in health…” are part of the traditional marriage vows. It’s been more than 64 years since this Georgia couple made those vows and the recent coronavirus pandemic certainly put those to the test. But they will make you believe love conquers all.