Georgia law school starting legal clinic for veterans
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - A Georgia university's law school is creating a legal clinic focused on military veterans.
Toddler fatally shot while in car with parents
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Police in Alabama say a 2-year-old boy was fatally shot while in a car with his parents and another man.
Train hits and kills pedestrian just outside Atlanta
CLARKSTON, Ga. (AP) - A train hit and killed a person trying to cross the tracks just outside Atlanta.
Georgia church reopening for 1st time after 2016 hurricane
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) - A coastal church in Georgia plans to reopen for its first Sunday service in 10 months after Hurricane Matthew last fall sent smelly floodwaters surging into its sanctuary and adjourning buildings.
East Georgia fast becoming hub for US cybersecurity efforts
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - After many months of planning and development, the Fort Gordon Cyber District in east Georgia is finally official.
Controversial appointment clouds US Senate race in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Sen. Luther Strange got to the U.S. Senate with an appointment from the state's then-governor who later resigned under the cloud of an ethics scandal.
Body pulled from Georgia river
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) - A man's body has been pulled from a Georgia river after authorities say he waded into the water to try and free a tangled fishing line.
Tennessee pedal bar company sues competitor over use of term
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee "bicycle bar" company Nashville Pedal Tavern says in a lawsuit that a term it coined is being illegally used by a competing company. Local reports that in a lawsuit filed Thursday, Nashville Pedal Tavern LLC…
Taylor Swift, ex-radio host head to court over groping claim
DENVER (AP) - A former radio host claims in a lawsuit that he lost his job because Taylor Swift falsely accused him of groping her. The singer-songwriter has countersued, alleging she's the victim of sexual assault and battery. David Mueller…
Officials want R. Kelly concert canceled after media report
ATLANTA (AP) - Officials in a Georgia county want an upcoming concert by R. Kelly canceled after a media report accusing the singer of mental and physical abuse of women. The Fulton County Board of Commissioners this week sent a…
10-year-old girl falls off cliff, dies at Tennessee park
SPENCER, Tenn. (AP) - A 10-year-old girl has died after falling from a cliff at a Tennessee state park. Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation spokesman Eric Ward tells local media that Grace Goodwin died Wednesday evening at Fall Creek…
Feds take no action after reviewing police shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Department of Justice has concluded its review into a deadly shooting involving a Metro Nashville Police officer and said no further investigation is warranted in the case. The decision was announced Friday morning in a statement…
Tennessee wineries, farms hosting solar eclipse watchers
all of Tennessee's 70 wineries will be open for visitors on eclipse day
With less than 1 year before primary, Corker mum on future
"I'm not elusive, I'm just doing my job, you know?"
Tennessee teen indicted for murder, rape of 6-year-old girl
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee teenager has been indicted on charges of murder, rape and aggravated child abuse following the death of a 6-year-old girl. Shelby County prosecutors allege that the teen, who was 14 at the time, was…
Florida women trash Chick-fil-a during argument over order
A police report says the women caused $900 in damage.
Prosecutors: Alabama shop sold coat of endangered jaguar fur
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Jaguar fur surrounds a federal case in which prosecutors say an Alabama clothing consignment shop violated the Endangered Species Act. Prosecutors say in a criminal complaint that the shop, which does business as Hertha's Second Edition,…
Georgia toddler mauled to death by 2 pit bulls
HARTWELL, Georgia (WDEF) - Police have now charged the grandmother for the death of her 20 month old grandson. She was baby sitting him when he was attacked by her two put bulls. A report says Sandra Adams was coming…
Trump joining with GOP senators to push immigration changes
President discussing bill with Georgia's David Perdue of Georgia today at the White House.
Alabama Senate race a choice between incumbent, firebrands
This is the race to replace Jeff Sessions in the U.S. Senate
Rep. Diane Black announces her run for Tennessee Governor
"I am Diane Black and I don't back down."
Tennessee school district sued for Title IX violations for sex tape scandal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A family is suing a Tennessee school district for civil rights violations involving the alleged videotaping of sexual acts on school property. WTVF-TV reported Monday the family of a 15-year-old female student recently filed the federal…
Teens arrested, posted Snapchat videos of vandalism spree
ATLANTA (AP) - Two teens accused of vandalizing a high school, several restaurants and a police car have been arrested after posting videos on Snapchat of their spree in an Atlanta suburb. Local news outlets reported on Monday that Gary…
Pistol-packing bride arrested for pointing gun at groom
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee bride was arrested hours after saying "I do" when authorities say she pointed a gun at her groom. Murfreesboro police Sgt. Kyle Evans told WTVF-TV on Monday that 25-year-old Kate Elizabeth Prichard was still…