Why a North Georgia town meant so much to Dolly Parton

North Georgia fans and locals gathered in Ringgold to lay flowers at a mural for country music icon Dolly Parton.

Suspected shooter in custody after Georgia high school shooting

At least one student was shot, and a suspect is now in custody following a shooting at Warner Robins High School on Wednesday, according to authorities.

'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.

Hunt for Florida murder suspect enters second month

The manhunt for murder suspect Isabelle Johnson continues one month after finding human remains.

Why the reward for a Florida murder suspect just jumped to $16K

The reward for information leading to wanted suspect Isabelle Rose Johnson has increased to $16,000 in a multistate manhunt.

$11K reward for Florida murder suspect Isabelle Johnson as search widens

A multi-state manhunt is intensifying across Florida, Georgia and Alabama for 38-year-old Isabelle Rose Johnson, who is wanted for murder.

Frisco man sentenced to federal prison after sexually abusing minor at furry convention

A North Texas man will spend years in federal prison after transporting a minor to a furry convention in Georgia, sexually abusing them, and commissioning artwork of sexual acts between the victim and his "furry persona."

Jackson wins GOP nomination in GA governor’s race
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We are watching tonight as Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones lost his bid for the state’s Republican gubernatorial nomination. Jones was defeated by billionaire businessman Rick Jackson in the GOP runoff election for governor. Both candidates are working to succeed current term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp. Jackson is now set to face former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who served in the Biden administration, in this November's general election. 

Trump-backed Collins wins GOP Senate nomination in GA
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We are now learning that Trump-backed Republican Rep. Mike Collins has won a competitive battle for the GOP Senate nomination in Georgia. Collins on Tuesday defeated former college football coach Derek Dooley in the Republican runoff election, the Associated Press reports, and will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November's election. "It's an honor to have that endorsement," Collins said hours after landing an endorsement from President Donald Trump. 

Groom, pilot killed in Georgia helicopter crash; bride injured

A bride and groom leaving their wedding were among three people aboard a helicopter that crashed in Dawson County.

Cars stuck in Atlanta flash flooding after heavy rain
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LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Rob Dirienzo from our partners at FOX 5 Atlanta as flash flooding hit multiple motorists on the Downtown Connector in Atlanta on Wednesday afternoon, reportedly forcing state troopers to shut down the highway. The Georgia Department of Transportation monitored traffic cameras that showed vehicles attempting to drive through deep floodwaters along Interstate 75 at Baker Street. 

Gov. Kemp calls special session to consider redistricting in Georgia

Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered a special legislative session for June 17, 2026, to redraw Georgia's district maps following a landmark Supreme Court ruling.

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. 

Two-year fugitive found hiding in air vent, taken into custody

A fugitive on the run for nearly two years was arrested Monday in Moultrie, Georgia, after being found hiding in a floor air vent, authorities said.

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.

Georgia's 14th District: Republican Clay Fuller declares victory

Clay Fuller, an attorney and military officer, secured the seat previously held by Marjorie Taylor Greene before her resignation.