Attorney General Jeff Sessions to testify publicly amid ongoing Russia probe

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will testify publicly Tuesday in a hearing before one of the congressional committees tasked with investigating alleged Russian meddling in November’s presidential election, the chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence announced Monday.

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Bear Hollow Zoo mourns loss of 22-year-old black bear

The zoo, located within Athens’ Memorial Park, hosts about 50 different animals species native to Georgia that have been deemed “non-releasable."

Two Fulton Jail inmates die in past week

Two Fulton County jail inmates died in the past week, according to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.

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Trump’s pardons may backfire, former federal prosecutors warn

The president's actions could erode faith in the justice system and deter federal investigators and prosecutors, Atlanta attorneys say.

A Georgia kid placed 3rd in national spelling bee. He hopes to return in 2026.

Georgia fifth grader Sarv Dharavane placed third in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the youngest participant to make the final round.

South Georgia mayor among those arrested, indicted for election interference

Prosecutors say Owens and the 2 election officials improperly blocked voters from casting ballots in a special election. Polling places were locked the morning of the vote.