David Olney, who wrote songs for music legends, dies
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — David Olney, a folk singer who wrote songs recorded by Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris, died following a heart attack while performing in Florida, his publicist said Sunday.
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — David Olney, a folk singer who wrote songs recorded by Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris, died following a heart…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence gave a speech Sunday in remembrance of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at a church service in Tennessee
Another Holy Cross rower released from hospital after crash
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Another member of the Holy Cross women's rowing team has been released from the hospital after a crash in Florida that killed a teammate, the college announced Sunday.
Officer heading to part-time job stops robbery in Georgia
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A police officer on his way in his patrol car to a part-time job stopped an armed robbery and fired shots at several suspects, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said.
Alabama megachurch buys more property for new college campus
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — One of the nation's largest churches continues buying property for a planned new campus for Highlands College, which trains ministers.
Savannah police urge online reports of traffic trouble spots
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Police in one Georgia city are urging residents to send them online tips to report traffic trouble spots.
State voting, registration laws vary and change frequently
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press
The rules of elections are always changing.
By ALEXANDER POPP, The Forsyth News
CUMMING, Ga. (AP) — From the very beginning of her career as a local hairdresser and entrepreneur, Barbara Thompson was ahead of her time.
Police: Officer-involved shooting at Atlanta mall
ATLANTA (AP) — Police responded to an officer-involved shooting at one of Atlanta's largest malls, as terrified shoppers scrambled to safety Saturday night.
Amazon to launch new Ga warehouse, create 500 Jobs
NEWNAN, Ga. (AP) — Amazon is opening another massive warehouse in metro Atlanta that will create 500 new jobs,
Driver killed going wrong way on Georgia interstate
ATLANTA (AP) — A wrong-way driver was killed early Saturday after colliding with another vehicle on Ga. 400, Atlanta police said.
Georgia agency gets $166,000 grant to buy child car seats
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia agency says dozens of counties statewide will share $166,000 in grant money to buy child car seats.
Georgia school official quits amid inquiry, program may end
By JEFF AMY Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) — The man who was supposed to be in charge of turning around poorly performing schools in Georgia has resigned amid an investigation, possibly signalling the end of his position.
ATLANTA — The man who was supposed to be in charge of turning around poorly performing schools in Georgia has resigned amid an investigation, possibly signalling the end of his position.
LGBT activists say new bills target transgender youth
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and DAVID CRARY Associated Press
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — At the urging of conservative advocacy groups, Republican legislators in more than a dozen states are promoting bills that focus on transgender young people. One batch of bills would bar doctors from providing them certain gender-related medical treatment; another batch…
By BEN NADLER Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's 2020 legislative session opened Monday, bringing a flurry of activity back to the state Capitol. As lawmakers returned, they saw quick movement on legislation seeking to protect consumers from unexpected medical bills and tighten sales tax collection by online busine…
Amtrak pitches adding Nashville to Atlanta passenger train
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Amtrak executives say they want to establish a passenger route from Nashville to Atlanta, with stops including Murfreesboro, Tullahoma and Chattanooga.
Old theater faces uncertain future, possible disappearance
By ZACH DENNIS, Savannah Morning News
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — As the 1950s and '60s found the Eastside Theater hosting the premiere entertainment for black Savannahians on the eastside, the following decades would not be as kind. While during its heyday, the theater would see matinee movies, live performances and 15-cent popcorn, t…
By ZACH DENNIS, Associated Press
SAVANNAH — As the 1950s and '60s found the Eastside Theater hosting the premiere entertainment for black Savannahians on the eastside, the following decades would not be as kind. While during its heyday, the theater would see matinee movies, live performances and 15-cent popcorn, the next de…
Georgia tax-credit programs suffering dent in donations
By DAVE WILLIAMS Capitol Beat News Service
Two popular state tax-credit programs that raise money for rural hospitals and private-school scholarships are having more trouble attracting donors than when they were first launched, a problem supporters blame on federal tax laws.
Aide of former Atlanta mayor wants new trial in records case
ATLANTA (AP) — An ex-aide of former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has requested a new trial to appeal her conviction for violating the state's open records laws.
Georgia says new voting system on track, critics skeptical
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia is on track to have its new election system ready for the presidential primaries in March, lawyers for the state assured a judge Friday, but critics pushed for a more concrete backup plan in case things don't go as planned.
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia man convicted of killing his ex-wife and her boyfriend more than 20 years ago is set to executed later this month.
Beyond teacher pay raise, agency cuts lurk in Georgia budget
ATLANTA (AP) — After budget cuts hit Georgia state finances this year, Gov. Brian Kemp's budget proposal for the upcoming year projects that happy days are here again — for some.
Georgia deputy arrested for rape, violation of oath
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia sheriff's deputy has been arrested on charges of rape and violation of oath by a public officer.
Georgia middle school teacher arrested for child molestation
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia middle school teacher faces charges of child molestation.
Organizers appeal Virginia rally gun ban; 6 now arrested
By DENISE LAVOIE Legal Affairs Writer
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A gun-rights group has filed an emergency appeal of a judge's ruling upholding the Virginia governor's ban on firearms at a pro-gun rally that's expected to draw thousands of gun activists to the state Capitol on Monday.
Driver pleads guilty in Georgia crash that killed two men
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) — A man accused of driving under the influence and speeding has pleaded guilty to multiple charges in a crash that killed two men in Georgia.
Wounded baby whale gets antibiotic shot to improve grim odds
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Scientists succeeded in giving an antibiotic shot to a badly injured newborn whale they have been tracking off the coasts of Georgia and Florida, hoping to improve what experts stressed Thursday remain grim odds for the endangered sea animal.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence gave a speech Sunday in remembrance of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at a church service in …
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Another member of the Holy Cross women's rowing team has been released from the hospital after a crash in Florida that…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A police officer on his way in his patrol car to a part-time job stopped an armed robbery and fired shots at several…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — One of the nation's largest churches continues buying property for a planned new campus for Highlands College, which t…
ATLANTA (AP) — Police responded to an officer-involved shooting at one of Atlanta's largest malls, as terrified shoppers scrambled to safety S…
ATLANTA (AP) — The man who was supposed to be in charge of turning around poorly performing schools in Georgia has resigned amid an investigat…
ATLANTA — The man who was supposed to be in charge of turning around poorly performing schools in Georgia has resigned amid an investigation, …
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — At the urging of conservative advocacy groups, Republican legislators in more than a dozen states are promoting bills th…
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's 2020 legislative session opened Monday, bringing a flurry of activity back to the state Capitol. As lawmakers returne…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Amtrak executives say they want to establish a passenger route from Nashville to Atlanta, with stops including Murfree…
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — As the 1950s and '60s found the Eastside Theater hosting the premiere entertainment for black Savannahians on the eastsid…
SAVANNAH — As the 1950s and '60s found the Eastside Theater hosting the premiere entertainment for black Savannahians on the eastside, the fol…
Two popular state tax-credit programs that raise money for rural hospitals and private-school scholarships are having more trouble attracting …
ATLANTA (AP) — An ex-aide of former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has requested a new trial to appeal her conviction for violating the state's open…
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia is on track to have its new election system ready for the presidential primaries in March, lawyers for the state assure…
ATLANTA (AP) — After budget cuts hit Georgia state finances this year, Gov. Brian Kemp's budget proposal for the upcoming year projects that h…
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A gun-rights group has filed an emergency appeal of a judge's ruling upholding the Virginia governor's ban on firearms at…
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) — A man accused of driving under the influence and speeding has pleaded guilty to multiple charges in a crash that killed t…
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Scientists succeeded in giving an antibiotic shot to a badly injured newborn whale they have been tracking off the coasts…
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