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…
Minor Earthquake strikes Georgia
EATONTON -- A minor earthquake was reported in central Georgia near Eatonton. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded near Eatonton. There were, however, no reports of injury or damage. Earthquakes…
EDMC to Change Practices, Forgive Loans
ATLANTA -- For-profit education company Education Management Corporation (EDMC) will significantly reform its recruiting and enrollment practices, and forgive more than $6,821,268 in loans for approximately 5,826 former students in Georgia, through an agreement with Attorney…
Deal: Georgia will not accept Syrian Refugees
ATLANTA -- Answering calls from many across the state, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal announced that he will not accept Syrian refugees in Georgia and called upon President Obama to suspend the resettlement program in the…
Georgia Drummer member of Band playing during Paris…
ATLANTA -- A South Carolina native and an Atlanta musician were part of a band that headlined a Paris concert where nearly 100 people were reportedly taken hostage on Friday. The band Eagles of Death…
Fight withdraws against Cancer Treatment Centers by Hospital…
ATLANTA -- The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) has withdrawn a proposal to remove a cap on patients served by Cancer Treatment Centers of America’s (CTCA) hospital in Newnan, Ga. The agency’s board had…
LaVista Election to Stand; No New City
ATLANTA -- It seems LaVista Hills won't become a city after all. The vote that narrowly defeated the proposed city of LaVista Hills isn’t being challenged in court. However, claims of voting irregularities are still…
Clayton County Sheriff Indicted
ATLANTA -- Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill has been indicted by a Gwinnett Grand Jury on charges related to the May accidental shooting of Gwenevere McCord. He was indicted on one count of reckless conduct,…
Father charged in Toddler’s Death
JACKSONVILLE -- Authorities say a Jacksonville man has been charged in his toddler son's death. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office reports that rescuers responded to the family's home at Hollybrook Homes Apartments Wednesday morning and found…