UGA student sues officer accused of beating him in 2015
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Jury deliberations to begin in Georgia hot-car death trial
Both sides delivered nearly five hours total of closing arguments Monday
Jury to hear closing arguments in Georgia hot-car death case
The jury has heard testimony from dozens of witnesses since the trial began more than a month ago.
Snoop Dogg a fan of Mercer student's slam dunk fail
MACON, Ga. (AP) - A Mercer University student has turned into an internet sensation after her failed attempt at a slam dunk has been viewed by more than a million people, including Snoop Dogg. The Telegraph of Macon reports that…
1 deputy killed, 1 injured during a dispute central Georgia
BYRON, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say a Peach County deputy was killed and another was wounded responding to a dispute between neighbors in central Georgia.
2 more in Tennessee sentenced in $10.8m tax fraud scheme
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Two more people have received prison sentences in a scheme to defraud U.S. taxpayers by $10.8 million.
UT chancellor candidate to visit Knoxville campus
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The University of Tennessee says a second candidate for the open chancellor's position is set to visit the Knoxville campus.
Alabama-based HealthSouth relocating offices
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama-based HealthSouth Corp. is relocating its offices in Birmingham.
Tennessee student fatally struck after leaving school bus
HARRIMAN, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a boy was struck and killed by a motorcycle after he was dropped off at a school bus stop.
Debris removal in Savannah could go well into next year
ATLANTA (AP) - Southeast Georgia residents are still feeling the effects of Hurricane Matthew of debris removal that may last well into next year.
Company: Blast-damaged gasoline line back in service
HELENA, Ala. (AP) - The company that owns a gasoline pipeline that exploded in Alabama last week says the pipeline is back in service.
Secretary of state: Georgia breaks early voting record
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's secretary of state says the state has broken an early voting record set eight years ago.
Cobb mother arrested, forces 11-year-old son to walk nude
MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) - A Cobb County woman has been arrested after she allegedly forced her 11-year-old son to walk nude through his school parking lot.
House races in Tennessee not expected to create much drama
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Compared to the heated presidential contest, the races for Tennessee's nine seats in the U.S. House won't likely produce much drama on Election Night.
Lawmakers suggests that Alabama allow firing squad
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A state senator wants to allow Alabama to carry out executions with firing squad.
30 arrested in effort targeting sexual exploitation of kids
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say a joint operation by law enforcement agencies in Georgia and Alabama targeting the sexual exploitation of children online has resulted in the arrest of 30 people.
Alabama high school teacher accused of selling drugs
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. (AP) - A science teacher at an Alabama high school has been arrested after allegedly selling steroid drugs to undercover narcotics agents.
Republican streak in Georgia at stake in presidential race
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Republicans feel confident they can keep the state in Donald Trump's column when voters head to the polls on Tuesday.
31 arrested in effort targeting sexual exploitation of kids
The operation focused on people who possess and distribute child pornography
Georgia parole board surprises inmate with early release
The parole board on Thursday made a public announcement of an inmate's early release to inspire other inmates.
Land Between the Lakes taking early reservations for eclipse
The maximum viewpoint for the totality of the moon covering the sun will be around nearby Hopkinsville.
Colonial Pipeline Plans Sunday Afternoon Restart
Fuel should start flowing again through the Colonial Pipeline this weekend.
Governor unapologetic for saying Alabama's schools 'suck'
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley isn't budging on saying his state's educational system 'sucks.' Spokeswoman Yasamie August said Thursday that the governor isn't apologizing for using that blunt language when he addressed a group in Montgomery. August…
1,400 added to Georgia's voter rolls during extension
ATLANTA (AP) - More than 1,400 Chatham County residents have been added to Georgia's voter rolls after they took advantage of an extended registration deadline last month due to Hurricane Matthew.