Thursday's 68-31 vote was a major procedural hurdle that allows Democrats to avoid a Republican filibuster.

Rep. Martha Roby’s bill would allow private-sector workers to arrange with their employer to receive paid time off, or “comp time,” for overtime hours worked if they so chose.

Changes are coming to child care centers across Georgia that officials say will improve child safety.

Gov. Nathan Deal has signed into law a bill that changes oversight of video poker machines in the state and also opens the door for some proceeds to be directed to the HOPE scholarship program.

It goes against popular belief, but a recent study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) shows that the southern region of the United States is not the fattest part of the country.

Tickets for midway rides at the Georgia National Fair in Perry will increase in the wake of state budget cuts.

Columbus police identified a man accused of opening fire on motorists as they traveled through Columbus on a Georgia interstate as Timothy Delbridge of Columbus.

Tennessee lawmakers gave rousing applause to welcome a Georgia senator who opposed a resolution calling for redrawing the border between the two states.

A Georgia nonprofit dedicated to historic preservation is asking the public for nominations to its annual list of the state's most threatened historic treasures.

The Atlanta Skeeball league held its winter playoffs as well.

In the video above, News 4 Meteorologist Chris Havely discusses the potential for strong and severe thunderstorms in the area for today.

Georgia state revenues were up just over 1 percent in March compared with the same month a year ago.

Officials say a man plans to plead guilty in the 2007 stabbing deaths of two Georgia teenagers.

DeKalb County police say a teenage girl has been shot in southeast Atlanta.

We are experiencing beach weather, and as many make their way to Florida to get away, law enforcement agencies in our area are urging drivers to be extra cautious when sharing the road.

Authorities in northwest Georgia say a barricaded man is holding five firefighters hostage.

Beginning at approximately 7 a.m., Tuesday, April 16, and continuing through the day, State Route 27 will be widened.

The first dolphin washed up near Gulf Breeze last week after being hit by a boat. The second was found Monday west of Pensacola.

In the video above, News 4 Meteorologist Chris Havely discusses the potential for strong and severe thunderstorms in the area for Thursday.

Jermaine Harrison was convicted of kidnapping with bodily injury, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery.

Federal officials say Georgia will get $17.2 million in federal grant money as part of a plan aimed at improving some persistently low-performing schools.

Authorities say a gunman is accused of opening fire on motorists as they traveled through Columbus on a Georgia interstate, but the motive is still unclear.

One of Georgia's largest school systems is set to discuss a security plan that includes equipping schools with panic buttons.

7 year old Tyler Jett died early Sunday morning at Sacred Heart in Pensacola 5 days after he was mauled by two bull dog mixes in his own front yard.

Proceeds from the catfish tournament will be used for local veterans.