‘He had to come home with me’: Nurse adopts man with autism so that he can get life-saving heart transplant

One Georgia nurse is being recognized for her exemplary kindness, compassion and caregiving after adopting a man with autism in order to help him qualify for a heart transplant — but to her, the decision to help didn’t require a second thought.

Georgia Tech student's low-tech way he got a high-tech internship

College students entering the marketplace can find it a daunting task to stand out among all the candidates, but for one student it only took some Post-it Notes.

Sex offenders suing Butts County Sheriff over 'No Trick-or-Treat' signs

A group of sex offenders in Butts County is suing the Sheriff's Office for posting "No Trick-or-Treating" signs on their homes. The Butts County Sheriff said he's taking action to keep kids safe on Halloween by posting the signs, but the sex offenders argue this is a violation of their rights to free speech and to privacy.

Fort Stewart training accident leaves 3 soldiers dead, 3 injured, officials say

Three soldiers were killed and three others were hospitalized after a training accident at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Sunday, according to officials.

Video of 4-year-old boy joining school drumline at football game goes viral

A Georgia 4-year-old is making hearts burst across the internet after a video of him unexpectedly joining a school's drumline went viral.

Billionaire fulfills promise to pay off student loans for Morehouse Class of 2019

A billionaire technology investor and philanthropist is providing grants to wipe out the student debt of the entire 2019 class at Morehouse College.

Braves offer free tickets to fans displaced by Hurricane Dorian

In a tough week when people are being ordered to leave their homes because of the threat of a hurricane, the Atlanta Braves have offered something to give them a few hours of enjoyment.

Georgia's Isakson resigning from U.S. Senate seat at end of year

Following a series of health battles, Georgia's Senior U.S. Senator, Johnny Isakson, announced Wednesday he will step down from his senate seat at the end of the year.

Multiple people injured after lightning strike at PGA Tour Championship

Lightning struck a pine tree right after play at the Tour Championship was suspended, and ambulances took five people from the golf course.