Georgia college students brace for tuition increase
ATLANTA (AP) - Tuition at Georgia's public colleges and universities will increase 2 percent next fall.
SEC continuing to dominate draft
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The SEC expanded its lead over the other power five conferences in NFL draft picks, increasing its total to 38 through four rounds.
Police seeking charges, say bounty hunters shot 2 men
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police in a Tennessee community say they are asking a grand jury to bring charges because investigators believe bounty hunters shot two men in a wild incident in which one of the victims died.
FBI agent shot and injured in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) - Authorities say an FBI agent has been shot and injured in Atlanta. FBI Special Agent Stephen Emmett says the agent was shot while trying to serve an arrest warrant at a home. Emmett says the agent suffered…
Citizenship revoked from Georgia resident after federal conviction
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) - A Georgia resident accused of conspiring to illegally import and distribute male enhancement pills and lying on his U.S. citizenship application has been sentenced to federal prison and stripped of his citizenship. Federal prosecutors say 29-year-old Ismail…
Last man sentenced in southeastern jewelry store heists
the robberies were across Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas.
Trump coming to Georgia to address NRA, raise money for key Congress race
President Donald Trump will become the first sitting president to address a National Rifle Association convention in more than 30 years
Georgia lawmaker deals cannabis oil in shadows of the law
Peake says he'll "do whatever it takes" to help people with debilitating illnesses.
Tennessee lawmakers seek to ban sexting by minors
Johnson says there have been a gowning number of cases of young people sharing nude or sexually explicit images without permission.
Sheriff: Deputy forced to kill his K-9 during attack
Simons says he thinks the Belgian Malinois was "just doing his job"
GDOL to co-sponsor a job fair in Rock Spring
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) – Job seekers in the LaFayette area will have the opportunity to meet with about 30 employers with positions to fill during the job fair held in Rock Spring in May. The job fair is being co-sponsored…
Man removed from flight for using bathroom before takeoff
See how Delta handled the confrontation
Search is on for man accused of shooting Georgia deputy
the confrontation came after reports that a vehicle was stolen at the Atlanta Dragway
Georgia officers charged; police say video showed assault
ATLANTA (AP) - Charges have been filed against two fired Georgia police officers who authorities say were captured on video kicking and hitting a man during a traffic stop. Gwinnett County police on Wednesday announced charges against Michael Bongiovanni and…
Tennessee governor signs roads bill; takes effect July 1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam has signed his wide-ranging proposal that increases Tennessee's gas tax to fund roadwork and cuts other taxes. On Wednesday, the Republican governor signed the bill that includes Tennessee's first gas tax increase since…
America's Got Talent contestant arrested in Georgia
One family member told police she has a history of alcohol abuse.
Beyonce to fund scholarships for women at 4 colleges
Beyonce is marking the anniversary of her album "Lemonade" by announcing scholarships for women to attend selected colleges. The singer announced that her Formation Scholars Award will go to one female student at each of four schools. The schools are…
GOP state senator Hill announces run for Georgia governor
The field to replace Gov. Nathan Dea is expected to become crowded.
Tennessee AG to defend abortion bill if it becomes law
"the law to some degree is unsettled"
Firefighter catches baby thrown from second-story window
fell 25 feet to 30 feet into Merritt's arms.
House OKs 23 hours of alcohol sales at 2 Nashville bars
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee House has passed a bill that would allow two Nashville bars to serve alcohol for 23 hours a day. The House approved the bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Sanderson of Kenton on Monday. It…
Tennessee House OKs bill opening up officer shooting records
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee House has cleared legislation to publicly disclose Tennessee Bureau of Investigation probes into deaths from officer shootings. The House voted 91-0 Monday to open the investigative records into deaths from a shooting by law…
Officials discuss possible impact of gas tax legislation
TENNESSEE (WDEF) - With reluctant support from some Republican leaders, Governor Bill Haslam's campaign for more highway funding will likely come true within hours. TDOT leaders are breathing a sigh of relief as they wait for the gas tax legislation…
Former worker at Alabama prison charged with bribery
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A former worker at a federal prison in Alabama has agreed to plead guilty to a bribery charge involving inmates. Federal prosecutors in Birmingham said Monday they've filed a plea agreement with 54-year-old Eric Pendleton, a…