SOUTH FULTON – The GBI is investigating after Eric Bates allegedly shot his wife and fired at officers before being found dead. Release: SOUTH FULTON, Ga. – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has identified the…
Tractor Accident claims Life
BLAKELY -- An Early County man has died as a result of a tractor accident. According to a report from WALB, Geoffrey White, 30 of Blakely, was killed Sunday when his tractor flipped over on…
Atlanta Airport hosts 100 millionth Passenger
ATLANTA -- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport said it hit a major milestone Sunday. The airport that calls itself the world's busiest announced on its social media sites said it served its 100 millionth passenger this…
Warm Weather brings out Beach-goers, Man-of-wars
DAYTONA BEACH -- The unusually warm December weather has brought scores of people to Florida beaches. It has also brought out the man-of-wars. Reports from Daytona state 32 people have been treated for stings from…
Woman hit by MARTA Train
ATLANTA -- Authorities say a woman was struck by a MARTA train Thursday in downtown Atlanta, but was alert when taken to the hospital. MARTA spokesperson Saba Long tells The Atlanta Journal-Constitution the woman was on…
Fight leads to Panic at Disney World
ORLANDO -- Authorities say a fight at a Walt Disney World shopping and dining complex briefly caused a panic among guests who mistakenly believed they had heard a gunshot. Orange County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Lourdes…
Teen Stabs Mother, Sister
EVANS -- A teenager has been arrested and charged with stabbing his mother and sister. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office released a statement to media stating Justin Tyler Butts, 19, was arrested and charged with…
Woman Arrested for Failing to Leave Hospital, Dies…
BLOUNTSTOWN -- A woman died after being arrested by police in Blountstown, Florida. She was arrested for refusing to leave a hospital. WCTV is reporting Barbara Dawson, 57, arrived at the Calhoun-Liberty Hospital Sunday night complaining…
Scott gives State Workers additional Paid Holiday
TALLAHASSEE -- State workers are getting Christmas Eve off as a paid holiday For the fifth year in a row, Gov. Rick Scott has directed state offices to be closed an extra day. This is…