April 19, 2023 Georgia motel shut down for having stripper poles in rooms, other violations An Atlanta area hotel was shut down by the Fulton County Board of Health after inspectors found a plethora of issues with many rooms, according to police.
April 19, 2023 Otis Redding III, who followed father into music, dies at 59 Otis Redding III, who followed his father into the music industry, died at the age of 59 after losing a battle with cancer. Redding was 3 years old when his father died in a 1967 plane crash
April 19, 2023 Family of man who died in jail from inadequate medical care files lawsuit The family of a man who died in jail from inadequate medical care filed a malpractice lawsuit on Friday. The suit claims the inmate died from an ulcer that caused internal bleeding.
April 19, 2023 Gov. Kemp urges Republicans to support a candidate who can win in 2024, move past previous elections Georgia Gov. Kemp said it is important Republicans nominate a candidate who can win the presidential election in 2024. He recently ruled out running for president.
April 18, 2023 Georgia baseball with a twist: How the Savannah Bananas put a spin on the sport, delighting fans The Savannah Bananas are a Georgia-based team that have gone viral on TikTok; they've gained followers for their unique, skit-based ballgame entertainment for the whole family.
April 18, 2023 Georgia drag event for 'all-ages' is cancelled after backlash from the community Forsyth County in Georgia announced that a "Family Fun" drag show initially targeting all ages has been canceled after facing intense conservative backlash.
April 18, 2023 Florida road rage incident leaves 2 girls shot after fathers' stand-your-ground gunfight Two girls, ages 5 and 14, were shot on a Florida highway after their fathers exchanged gunfire in a road rage clash, according to court records.
April 18, 2023 Georgia jail transfers 600 inmates after man allegedly eaten alive by insects The Fulton County Jail is transferring 600 inmates after deceased Lashawn Thompson was allegedly eaten alive by bugs while in his cell in the jail's psychiatric wing.
April 18, 2023 Trent Lehrkamp's family outraged Georgia prosecutor downplayed teen's abuse Trent Lehrkamp's family is outraged over the district attorney's remarks at a press conference Monday minimizing the trauma the 19-year-old endured at the hands of bullies.
April 18, 2023 Georgia homeowner shoots, kills man trying to break into house: report Detectives in Smyrna, Georgia,are investigating a fatal shooting involving a homeowner and alleged intruder who was pronounced dead, local reports say.