Georgia

Fort Benning will become Fort Moore later this year. The story of the namesakes is told best by their children. News leader 9 got an exclusive tour from their kids of the East Alabama home of Lt. General Hal Moore and his wife Julie.

News of Carter’s condition prompted an uptick in visitors to Plains, a town of about 700 with just a few blocks of retail businesses along the railroad tracks that run by Carter’s 1976 presidential headquarters.

A Georgia man hopes his clothing brand can help led to more conversations about autism awareness.

In honor of President’s Day and the announcement of Former President Jimmy Carter moving to hospice care, The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum decided to open on Monday for people interested in learning about Carter’s legacy.

A measure has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to honor the life and legacy of baseball’s legend Hank Aaron, who died at age 86 in 2021.

A Georgia Senate bill could compel cities and counties to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping or camping in public.

Authorities are investigating a road rage incident where an aggressive driver ended up shooting themselves.

A Georgia man convicted of killing a 13-year-old girl in Panama City was sentenced to death for a second time Thursday.

Blakely Police and GBI as currently investigating an assault of a police officer during a response to a fight on Main Street.

A local man who started a production company in Savannah at the age of 12 has been getting a lot of recognition for his involvement in the community.

Police asking parents to monitor children’s activities online after Georgia deputy arrest.

Law enforcement told WALB in 2012 that her death may have been caused after she fell from the back of a truck.

Atlanta business owners are preparing for the protest Friday evening after the release of the video of Tyre Nichols’s arrest.

The executive order gives the Governor the power to activate 1,000 National Guard units.

Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock was re-appointed to the Senate Agriculture Committee and the Senate Commerce Committee.

WALB’s Jim Wallace sat down with U.S. Representative Sanford Bishop, who represents southwest Georgia, to see how he is trying to help Georgia’s dairy industry.

“If you could talk to Mr. Vickerstaff what would you say to him,” says WTVM reporter Katrice Nolan.“I wouldn’t even know where to start. It always wondered in my mind, all the why’s but now it’s no justification, because now my child is gone,” says Wiggins.

Blakely police confirmed additional arrest were made in connection with the January 13 shooting.

A big change could be coming for the Atlanta Braves.

Drivers get their wallets ready because in the next few months, gas prices could be hitting four dollars again at the pump.

A wide receiver for the Georgia Bulldogs was arrested in Athens overnight for domestic violence.

President Biden approves disaster declaration for several Georgia counties

Three more arrests were made following the prior arrest of Jaoveon Hudley, 18, and a 16 year old.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Association estimates 15,000 lives in the United States were saved in 2019, and seatbelts reduce the risk of death by nearly 50%.

The funeral for UGA staffer Chandler LeCroy, who died in a crash over the weekend, was held in her hometown of Toccoa on Wednesday.

The organization stated the school’s use of Uga drives demand for breathing-impaired breeds like pugs, boxers and English bulldogs.

The famous reality TV couple with Atlanta ties, Todd and Julie Chrisley, will report to federal prison on Tuesday, Jan. 17 in Florida.

An investigation into the incident is still ongoing, with additional details expected to be released in the coming days, according to police.

Atlanta News First spoke with the mother of UGA football player Devin Willock who was killed in a crash along with football staff member Chandler LeCroy early Sunday morning.

The pair will have to report to federal prison in Florida Jan. 17.