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Georgia teacher who allegedly threatened to behead Muslim student loses job

A middle school teacher in Georgia who was arrested for allegedly threatening to behead a Muslim student over a disagreement over an Israeli flag displayed in a classroom is no longer employed at the school, Fox News Digital has learned. Ta. Benjamin Reese, a former seventh-grade social studies teacher at Warner Robins Middle School, was […]

Georgia deputy killed in collision during multi-state police chase

Deputy Sheriff Eric Minnix was killed Thursday morning during a police pursuit that crossed from Georgia to Alabama. The chase involved a stolen vehicle, which resulted in Minnix being struck by another law enforcement vehicle. The Coweta County Sheriff's Office confirmed Minnix's death in a social media post. A Georgia sheriff's deputy was killed Thursday […]

Georgia would be favorite vs. Michigan in CFP championship

Commercial Content 21+ The college football national championship game between Washington and Michigan will be played Monday night, but in the eyes of Las Vegas tipsters, the best team in the country will be watching from home. USA Today's Ben Foulkes asked several sportsbook operators. How will the Georgia Bulldogs, winners of the past two […]

Georgia man burned 75 percent of body trying to open bag of chips with lighter

An elderly Georgia man suffered burns over 75% of his body while trying to open a bag of potato chips with a lighter, local authorities said. The 75-year-old victim, whose name has not been released, was seriously injured Wednesday in Dalton at about 4:37 p.m., Bruce Frazier, the town's communications director, told the Post in […]

Georgia mental health agencies face lawsuit over alleged inadequate care

Georgia families are suing three state agencies responsible for child welfare. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court, alleges the state's actions violate federal law. Families say Georgia's failures have left children needlessly institutionalized and separated from their families. Three social services agencies in Georgia have been sued by families who claim their children's mental […]

Georgia House special election to replace Barry Fleming set for February

A special election to fill the vacant Georgia House District 125 seat near Augusta is scheduled for Feb. 13. Gov. Brian Kemp announced the election date to replace the seat previously held by Republican Barry Fleming. If no candidate wins a majority by February 13th, a run-off election will be held between the top two […]