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'Thank God everyone survived and they are now healing': Fulton County woman sentenced to jail, house arrest for dog attack

By Emily Bevard | Nov 6, 2022

The Fulton County Office of the Solicitor General recently announced that Charlotte Landy has been sentenced to serve eight years, including a year in prison and three years of house arrest after being found guilty of eight counts of reckless conduct for a 2011 incident in which her dogs attacked and mauled two young boys.

'One in five active voters have already gotten their vote in': Georgia sees record early voting

By Emily Bevard | Nov 4, 2022

The state of Georgia is on course for a record voting election season as the state enters the final week of early in-person voting with more than 1.6 million voters already having casted ballots.

Lambiase on Georgia abortion case: 'They either have to forcibly remain pregnant or find a way to get out of state'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 31, 2022

A trial in a case set to determine if the state can legally continue to ban abortion as early as six weeks into pregnancy has begun in an Atlanta courtroom this week.

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Tension brews over Fulton County Schools redistricting proposal, district claims 'reduced number of potential families impacted'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 26, 2022

A widespread redistricting effort impacting the Fulton County School System is facing scrutiny from parents, who recently united for a public meeting at the nearby Alpharetta High School.

'Drivers are very hard to come by': Fulton County schools pilot technology allowing bus drivers to request green lights

By Emily Bevard | Oct 23, 2022

A new technology aimed to allow bus drivers to request green lights at traffic signals is poised to debut at the Fulton County School System, becoming the first in the country to do so, according to a report by FOX 5 Atlanta.

Judge denies bond for rap star Gunna: 'our culture is on trial'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 21, 2022

An Atlanta judge has again denied bond for local rap star Gunna on gang-related charges, meaning he will remain behind bars for the foreseeable future.

Trump stands by Walker amid abortion controversy: 'Walker is being slandered'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 20, 2022

Former president Donald Trump is standing by GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker amid controversy over recent reports that he paid an ex-girlfriend to have an abortion, despite his strong pro-life political stance.

Georgia's Walker pitches unity in Senate campaign: 'I don't care what color you are'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 16, 2022

Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R-GA) is now pitching himself as someone who can bring all people of the state and country together, despite insisting that "wokeness" on race, transgender rights and other issues "threatens U.S. power."

Georgia State Election Board meets to discusses voting equipment breach, security measures: 'We are not going to put up with that'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 12, 2022

The Georgia State Election Board held a meeting last month in order to reassure board members and the general public that the state’s elections remain secure following the revelation of a breach of voting equipment in one county.

'We know there are many others who need help': Atlanta Braves raise funds to benefit Hurricane Ian victims

By Emily Bevard | Oct 8, 2022

The Atlanta Braves Foundation raised money Oct. 1 and 2 through a 50/50 raffle to benefit victims of Hurricane Ian in Florida, where a massive cleanup effort is underway in the wake of the destruction caused by the storm.

Georgia Board of Regents terminates '215 degree programs and certifications'

By Emily Bevard | Sep 25, 2022

The University System of Georgia Board of Regents has approved the termination of 215 degree programs and certifications.

Mother of two students in altercation with Morgan County school bus driver reacts: 'You're supposed to be protecting him'

By Emily Bevard | Sep 23, 2022

A Morgan County school bus driver is under investigation after being captured on video getting physical with two students on his bus route.

Suspect on the run after shooting coworker in fight at 'Real Housewive's' restaurant

By Emily Bevard | Sep 18, 2022

After a shooting left a co-worker with a gunshot wound to the arm, an employee working at "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kandi Burruss’ restaurant is on the run, according to a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.

Atlanta police Chief Meadows: 'Dangerous drugs such as these have no place in our community'

By Emily Bevard | Sep 16, 2022

Law enforcement officials seized thousands of pills and hundreds of grams of methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine during a search of a South Fulton home earlier this month.

'He is surrounded by family': Deputy in stable condition after being stabbed by detainee at Fulton County Jail

By Emily Bevard | Sep 13, 2022

A police deputy is listed in stable condition after being stabbed by an inmate at the Fulton County Jail, according to a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.

'The guy that they were chasing didn’t have his lights on': Mom of man killed in police chase speaks out

By Emily Bevard | Sep 8, 2022

After her son, Jonathan Denham, was killed when the car he was driving was hit by a suspect fleeing from Fulton County police, Sara Acree is speaking out about the incident.

Miller County Sheriff suspended, charged with 'sexual battery'

By Emily Bevard | Sep 6, 2022

Miller County Sheriff, Richard Morgan, has been suspended after being charged with sexual battery and violating his oath of office.

'You've got crime, you've got prostitution, you've got drug sales': Atlanta Residents push for closure of local gas station

By Emily Bevard | Sep 2, 2022

With continuous reports of crime at the Martin Luther King Drive Citgo gas station, a group of local Metro Atlanta residents has led protests demanding its closure.

'We have lost a wife, mother and grandmother who loved us unconditionally': Former Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal dies at 80

By Emily Bevard | Aug 31, 2022

Former Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal has passed away at 80 after a long battle with breast cancer.

Clinics see rise in vasectomy appointments as abortion laws become more restricted: 'I knew, and my wife knew: no more kids'

By Emily Bevard | Aug 21, 2022

After the Supreme Court moved this summer to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision and effectively dismantle the constitutional right to abortion, the number of men electing to have vasectomies has seen an uptick across the country.

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