Pit bull owner charged after dogs kill child in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) - The owner of two dogs that killed one child and injured another in southwest Atlanta has had one of his charges upgraded.
Peaches and cheese: Governors place bet on Falcons-Packers
ATLANTA (AP) - A spot in the Super Bowl is the ultimate prize for the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers when the teams meet this weekend.
Gov. Haslam proposes gas tax hike for state transportation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Latest on Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam's transportation proposal (all times local): 12:45 p.m. Nashville Mayor Megan Barry is lauding Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's proposal to allow cities to hold referendums on adding a sales tax…
Tennessee Health Dept. warns about rising mumps cases
"we are obviously worried about the significant rise in mumps cases in neighboring states"
Dogs captured, owner arrested in Atlanta child maulings
The dogs attacked three children walking to a bus stop, killing one and seriously injuring another.
Alabama sendoff for Talladega band heading to Trump inaugural
Officials are planning a noontime ceremony for the Talladega College Marching Tornadoes as they depart the city square in Talladega on Wednesday.
Georgia teacher drowns in Florida rip current
Cobb County middle school teacher vacationing in Melbourne, Florida
Pit bull owner arrested after dogs kill child in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) - Police say they have arrested the owner of two pit bulls that killed one child and injured another in southwest Atlanta. Atlanta Police Sgt. Warren Pickard says Cameron Tucker was arrested after the children were attacked while…
Tanker wreck blocks I-459 in metro Birmingham
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) - A wreck involving a tanker truck carrying hot asphalt snarled traffic southwest of Birmingham. Officials in Hoover say the 18-wheeler overturned on Interstate 459 during Tuesday morning rush hour, blocking traffic and leaking liquid asphalt on…
Tennessee lawmaker drops bill seeking food stamp restriction
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A state lawmaker has withdrawn her bill seeking to restrict which items that Tennessee's 1 million food stamp recipients would be able to buy at the grocery store.
Haslam to unveil top legislative priority on Wednesday
By ERIK SCHELZIG Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Gov. Bill Haslam is scheduled to unveil his top legislative priority on Wednesday as state lawmakers await details on his plan to boost transportation funding in Tennessee. Lawmakers are largely…
Governor Deal highlights raises, schools as budget hearings begin
Wants to create a training center in middle Georgia aimed at improving educators' ability to teach reading.
Suspect shot by Georgia deputies, after being shot by homeowner
TYRONE, Ga. (AP) - State authorities are investigating after a man died in a shootout with deputies in Georgia. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says deputies in Coweta County, south of Atlanta, responded to a call about 10 p.m. Monday…
There was a lot of wind in Nashville in 2016 according to the Windy City Index
"Wind can cause significant damage whether associated with an actual hurricane or not,"
Feds change horse regulations aimed at stopping soring
Soring occurs when a horse's legs are intentionally injured to make the animal have a higher gait
Attorney General Lynch: 'We have always pushed forward'
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Attorney General Loretta Lynch, in her final speech as head of the Justice Department, said worries of difficult days ahead should be a call for action, not despair.
Nashville police: 2 Teens charged in shooting deaths
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville police say two 16-year-old boys have been charged in the shooting deaths of two other teenagers at a home.
Georgia radio museum signing off in St. Marys, moving inland
ST. MARYS, Ga. (AP) - The Georgia Radio Museum and Hall of Fame is moving its collection of antique radios, records and sound equipment from coastal St. Marys to a new home in metro Atlanta.
Lynch to speak at Alabama church that was bombed in 1963
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch will deliver her final speech as attorney general at a Birmingham church that was the site of one of the most violent attacks of the civil rights movement.
Feds change horse regulations aimed at stopping soring
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Federal officials have made regulation changes aimed at stopping the practice of soring among Tennessee walking horses and similar breeds.
Atlanta History Center to have free day, programs on holiday
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta History Center will have free admission and programming for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday.
Cobb, Parker and other Democrats eye possible races in 2018
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Republicans hold all statewide offices in Alabama, but some prominent Democrats believe it's time to attempt a comeback.
Woman found in storage bin had been reported missing
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) - A Lawrenceville woman found dead inside a storage bin on a homeowner's lawn had been reported missing by her husband Jan. 1.
20 lawmakers question Haslam's privatization plan for UT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A group of 20 state lawmakers has sent a letter to University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro questioning Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's plan to privatize maintenance work on the campuses of the public college system.