More than 80 rescued after flooding devastates Georgia-Tennessee towns

Catastrophic flooding swept through McCaysville, Georgia, and neighboring Copperhill, Tennessee, early Thursday, Nov. 5, prompting dozens of rescues and leaving homes, businesses and roads submerged.

Democrats hold Georgia Senate seat as Ossoff defeats Collins: AP

Sen. Jon Ossoff won reelection in Georgia Tuesday, turning away Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins in a high-stakes battle for Senate control.

Trump reveals Audi's ambitious plans for a major expansion in the US

President Donald Trump announced a massive $4.2 billion investment by German automaker Audi during a campaign rally in Georgia on Saturday, touting plans for a new manufacturing plant that he said would produce 200,000 vehicles annually.

Six Flags closes 9 more coasters after fatal Georgia incident

Six Flags has temporarily closed nine additional roller coasters across six of its parks after one person died and four others were injured in an incident at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday.

What we know about the South Georgia shooting that left 5 dead

Five people are dead following an apparent family murder-suicide inside a home in Coffee County late Friday night, according to police.

Georgia mass shooting: 2 dead, 35 wounded, no arrests

A late-night homecoming celebration ended in tragedy Sunday when gunfire erupted across a four-block span in a historic small South Georgia city.

'Dukes of Hazzard' actor, former Georgia lawmaker Ben Jones dies

Ben Jones, an actor known for playing Cooter Davenport in "The Dukes of Hazzard" before serving as a U.S. representative for Georgia, has died at 84.

Hantavirus latest: American evacuated tests positive, 2 passengers relocated to Atlanta

As the group of 18 American passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship return to the U.S., one tested positive for the virus overseas and two others have been relocated to Atlanta.

Why a Georgia town's entire police force was fired and rehired

The Cohutta City Council voted Friday to immediately reinstate the town's police department and give all the officers their jobs back. 

Wildfire in Georgia underscores climate change impact in Eastern US

As two significant brush fires have been burning in Georgia for the past week, experts say wildfires are becoming more intense and frequent on the East Coast. 

Longtime Georgia Congressman David Scott dies at 80

David Scott, a longtime Georgia congressman and former chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at the age of 80 after nearly five decades in elected office.

2026 Masters: Rory McIlroy survives late drama to win second green jacket

Rory McIlroy secured his place in golf history Sunday, becoming just the fourth player to win consecutive Masters titles after pulling away during an intense final round at Augusta National.

Sergio Garcia issued warning after Masters final round outburst

A frustrated Sergio Garcia made headlines during the final round of the Masters on Sunday after an emotional outburst led to a broken club at Augusta National.

2026 Masters purse: Winner to take home record $4.5 million

Golf’s biggest stars are competing for a historic payday at Augusta National this weekend as the 2026 Masters prize purse climbs to a record-breaking $22.5 million.

Rory McIlroy leads Masters by 6 after historic Friday run

Rory McIlroy is making Masters history as he enters the third round on Saturday at Augusta National with a commanding six-shot lead.

Georgia woman accused of murder after allegedly using pills to end pregnancy

A 31-year-old Georgia woman is facing a murder charge after police say she took pills to induce an illegal abortion, resulting in the death of her newborn in December 2025.