Ahmaud Arbery murder trial: Jury dismissed for night, deliberations continue Wednesday morning

The jury asked the judge to go a little late into the evening, but a little before 6:30 p.m. was dismissed for the night. They are expected to pick up deliberations early Wednesday morning.

Opening statements begin in trial for men charged in death of Ahmaud Arbery

It was a busy first day in a Glynn County courthouse as the jury was sworn in to decide the fate of the defendants in the death of Ahmaud Arbery heard their first witness.

Judge rules 1 Black juror, 11 whites to hear trial over Ahmaud Arbery killing

A judge will seat one Black juror and 11 whites to decide the trial of the men who killed Ahmaud Arbery, despite prosecutors’ objections that several Black potential jurors were cut because of their race.

Ahmaud Arbery murder trial: 8 potential jurors advance as selection continues

At the beginning of day three of jury selection, a judge has found eight potential jurors qualified to be part of the trial of the three men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery.

World's oldest living male gorilla tests positive for COVID-19 virus

Multiple gorillas at Zoo Atlanta, including the world's oldest living male gorilla, have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.

Delta Air Lines to charge unvaccinated employees monthly fee, CEO says

Delta says it is requiring all unvaccinated employees to get tested weekly for COVID-19 and will charge those on the company's healthcare plan $200 a month starting in November.

Atlanta-area spa shootings suspect to appear in court Tuesday for plea hearing

The man accused of murdering eight people including six Asian women at massage parlors in metro Atlanta is expected to appear in Cherokee County court Tuesday morning.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, House Republicans introduce legislation to oust Fauci

A group of Republican U.S. Representatives, including two from Georgia, introduced legislation with the intention of removing Dr. Anthony Fauci as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, accusing him of misinforming former President Donald Trump and Americans with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Georgia's youngest business owner hit by fraudulent unemployment claims

In April, the business started receiving letters from the Georgia Department of Labor indicating men and women were seeking unemployment benefits--people who have never worked for Mason Super Dogs.

All-Star Game: Gov. Kemp defends election laws after MLB moves game

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defended recent election reform at a press conference on Saturday following Major League Baseball's decision to move the 2021 All-Star Game and draft out of Georgia in protest. 

Civil rights groups file new lawsuit over Georgia voting law

Civil rights groups say Georgia's new voting law "is driven by blatant racism, represents politics at its very worst, and is clearly illegal,”

President Biden, VP Harris visits CDC, meets with Asian-American leaders on Atlanta trip

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are wrapping up a visit to Atlanta on Friday addressing two major crises in America: the COVID-19 pandemic and the escalating violence against Asian Americans.

Atlanta spa shootings: Medical examiner releases names of victims

The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office on Friday released the names of four additional people who were killed this week when a gunman entered three Atlanta-area spas and opened fire, killing eight people.