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Trials

Jose Ibarra learns sentence in killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley

Jose Ibarra learned his fate on Wednesday following a four-day-long bench trial in Athens in a case that captured national attention and rocked the community.
Education

Georgia families can soon apply for money for kids to attend private school

Georgia officials still have to decide how much money they are going to spend on the program.
VERIFY

Yes, warming up your car before driving in cold weather can damage the engine over time

Excessive idling can cause engine damage, and experts agree that modern gas-powered engines don’t need to warm up to run effectively.
Animals

Zoo Atlanta welcomes newborn western lowland gorilla | Photo

Zoo Atlanta is celebrating the arrival of a western lowland gorilla, the 26th born at the zoo. Kambera, a 25-year-old gorilla, gave birth to her baby on Nov. 13.
Nation World

Offensive messages target LGBTQ+, Hispanic groups, FBI says

The FBI has clarified that no violence linked to these messages has been reported at this time.
Animals

This viral invasive fly spotted in Fulton County for first time | What to know

Georgia officials said the species is a "serious threat to the state's No. 1 industry."
Local News

Georgia mom arrested after 10-year-old son walks alone into town

Brittany Patterson was handcuffed in front of her children, arrested and booked into the Fannin County jail, where she had to post a $500 bond.
More Than A Number

'You can't buy that feeling' | Griffin lineman killed in accident passionate about his job, loved solving issues to help others

Eric Weems died after an accident where the equipment used in the power project failed, according to Griffin Police.
Local News

Suspect and K-9 dead, deputy injured after chase crosses into Fulton County

According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the driver, identified as 23-year-old Jason Wilson, refused to pull over and accelerated to 110 mph.
Missing In Georgia

Girl 'forcibly taken' in Stockbridge found safe, suspect arrested, police say

Police made the announcement Wednesday morning.
Athens

Jose Ibarra, accused killer in nursing student Laken Riley's case, waives right to jury trial; bench trial by judge will begin Friday

A hearing began 10 a.m., just one day before jury selection was scheduled for the trial against Jose Ibarra.