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Missing teen found safe; man arrested in connection to the case

A 15-year-old girl who had been missing for several days has been located and is safe, according to the Hart County Sheriff's Office. Ryleigh Madison...

Camp Mystic ‘grieving the loss’ of 27 campers and counselors following catastrophic Texas floods

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Camp Mystic says it is “grieving the loss” of 27 campers and counselors as the search continued Monday for victims...

Fire destroys boats and dock on Lake Hartwell; electrical issue suspected

HART COUNTY, Ga. — A fire early Saturday morning destroyed a private dock, boat, and personal watercraft on Lake Hartwell. Authorities say no one...

At least 9 killed on Georgia roads over long July 4th weekend

At least nine people have died on Georgia's roads over the long Independence Day holiday weekend. According to the Georgia Department of Public Safety,...

Chantal weakens to a tropical depression but raises concerns of flash flooding in North...

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Chantal was downgraded to a depression Sunday but raised concerns of possible flash flooding as it makes its way...

2 dead, 18 injured in 4th of July boating accidents in Georgia

A boat explosion on Lake Lanier that injured seven people is among a series of serious boating incidents reported across Georgia on the Fourth...

Floods turned beloved Texas camp into a nightmare. At least 23 girls remain missing

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Texas parents frantically posted photos of their young daughters on social media with pleas for information as at least 23...

Athens-Clarke County seeks public input to help make streets safer

Athens-Clarke County is asking residents to help shape the future of roadway safety as it continues work under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe...

Georgia DNR says 7 injured in boat explosion on Lake Lanier

HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities have updated the number of people injured in a boat explosion Friday evening on Lake Lanier, now saying seven...

Your guide to more fireworks and fun this Fourth of July weekend

Happy Independence Day! Here are some places where you can celebrate our nation's 249th birthday this weekend in Northeast Georgia: Saturday, July 5 10 AM -...

Tradition and patriotism mark Glorious Fourth

Demorest Springs Park was filled with lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and red-white-and-blue pride as the city’s beloved Glorious Fourth celebration returned in full spirit...

Russia launches largest missile and drone barrage on Kyiv since war in Ukraine began

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Waves of drones and missiles targeted Kyiv overnight in the largest aerial assault since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began more...