Insurance Fraud plea deal for daughter of Republican politician
She was accused of taking funds for policies that were never given
Mom Megan Boswell speaks publicly about the Amber Alert mystery
She talks about her gypsy family, why she thinks Evelyn is in Virginia, and threats from her own mother to keep quiet.
Alabama cancels plans to bring coronavirus victims to Anniston
Lawmaker says President Trump was furious when he found out.
More developments in Evelyn Boswell Amber Alert
Her grandmother appeared in a North Carolina court today plus new video of the missing toddler.
Sheriff explains delayed Amber Alert search for 15 month old girl
She was last seen the day after Christmas, but it was only reported this week.
Flooring manufacturer expands in northwest Georgia
CALHOUN, Ga. (AP) — A flooring manufacturer plans an expansion in northwest Georgia that the governor says will create 268 jobs. Gov. Brian Kemp's office said in a news release Thursday that an increase in demand for luxury vinyl flooring…
UGA, Georgia Tech oppose early admit bill favoring Georgians
ATLANTA (AP) — The University of Georgia and Georgia Tech are fighting a proposal to make them favor in-state residents in early admissions. They say a state senator's proposal would degrade their ability to recruit top out-of-state students and maintain…
Amber Alert issued for girl, 1, not seen since Dec. 26
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Investigators in Tennessee worked all night Wednesday and into Thursday morning searching for a 15-month-old girl who hasn't been seen since the day after Christmas. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Evelyn Boswell was reported missing…
Tennessee man gets electric chair for killing fellow inmate
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee inmate has become the fifth person executed in the state's electric chair in a span of 16 months. Nicholas Sutton was pronounced dead at 7:26 p.m. Thursday at a…
Tennessee man to be electrocuted for killing fellow inmate
A Tennessee inmate is scheduled to become the fifth convict to die in the state's electric chair in the past 16 months.
Crews find body of missing Appalachian Trail hiker in north Georgia
Found in rough north Georgia mountains above the Amniacola state park between Ellijay and Dahlonega
Police arrest boyfriend of student found dead in Georgia
FORT VALLEY, Ga. (AP) — Police have arrested the boyfriend of a university student found dead this week in Georgia. News outlets report 23-year-old DeMarcus Little is being held on charges of criminal damage to property. Fort Valley police accuse…
Bill: Raise Georgia's minimum dropout age from 16 to 17
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lawmakers are considering raising the state's minimum dropout age from 16 to 17. A Wednesday hearing on Senate Bill 343 revealed concerns about how much additional students would cost the state. Some lawmakers also question if…
UT board chair recommends making interim president long term
The board met in Chattanooga today.
Lee changes course on offering 12 weeks of paid family leave
Republican lawmakers believe it will be more expensive than the Governor admits.
Tennessee governor won't intervene in scheduled execution
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says he won't grant clemency to a death row inmate scheduled to be executed Thursday. Nick Sutton has an unusual group of supporters. They include current and…
Lawmakers want to move Tennessee primary to the front of the line
They say that Tennessee better represents the nation demographically
Search continues for Georgia hiker near Appalachian Trail
Eddie Noonkester began a “thru-hike” Friday onto the Appalachian Approach Trail in northern Georgia.
Uber, Lyft rides spur change in Atlanta airport parking plan
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Atlanta airport officials say the demand for parking at the airport has declined with the rise of Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing services. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is shelving plans to demolish and rebuild its decks at…
Rep. Fleischmann says don't worry about TVA
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - After talks of part of TVA being sold, Representative Chuck Fleischmann says he doesn't think that will happen. He says he has been a long supporter of TVA. According to the Congressman, the company has done a…
School sexual abuse presentation leads to arrest of Sand Mountain man
“If it wasn’t for educating our young people, some might not realize that this behavior is not ok."
Road crews prepare for rash of weather related potholes
Particularly deep freezing weather when the ground is saturated with rain.
Lee defends Tennessee voucher program amid lawmaker concerns
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Lee is defending the rollout of his much-debated school voucher program and downplayed recent anger from lawmakers upset with how the state has prepared to give parents tax dollars…
Tennessee lawmakers demand answers over voucher program
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Outraged Tennessee lawmakers have been grilling state education officials over the handling of a much-debated school voucher program. Republican Rep. Matthew Hill of Jonesborough demanded answers Wednesday from the education agency,…