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Former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell died Sunday of natural causes, according to a family spokesman.

Remembering former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell

by Thom ChandlerMarch 13, 2022September 24, 2023

Raymond Goslow, a student at Kennesaw State University and a Cobb County staff member will be competing on Jeopardy next week during the National College Championship.

Kennesaw State University graduate to appear on Jeopardy

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 9, 2022February 9, 2022

ATLANTA -- Former police officer and clerk of Atlanta City Council, Larry Dingle, has died.

Atlanta mourns loss of Larry Dingle, former clerk of city council

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 6, 2022February 8, 2022

For Scotty Raines, the best part of farming is watching the fruits of his labor — witnessing those tiny seeds crack through the ground, bursting with life. Awe and dedication have paid off for Raines, who was just recognized with the title of 2022 Georgia Farmer of the Year by the Georgia Agribusiness Council.

Meet Georgia’s Farmer of the Year for 2022

by Jordan Powers | CAES NewsFebruary 6, 2022February 6, 2022

ROSWELL -- The Roswell Police Department confirmed Lieutenant Joel Ruff, unexpectedly died from a medical emergency while on duty early this morning.

Roswell police officer Joel Ruff dies unexpectedly

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 3, 2022February 3, 2022

Former Cobb County Commission Chairman Mike Boyce died Tuesday at age 72.

Former Cobb County Chairman Mike Boyce dead at 72

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 25, 2022January 25, 2022

MARTA officials confirmed the unexpected death of the transportation agency's CEO and General Manager Jeff Parker Friday night.

MARTA General Manager Jeff Parker dead

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 15, 2022September 24, 2023

Former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson will be memorialized this afternoon in service at Peachtree Road Methodist Church.

Johnny Isakson: In his own words

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 6, 2022January 6, 2022

Former Valdosta City Council member Elizabeth (Bette) Bechtel died Thursday, December 23, at the age of 95. Bechtel leaves behind a legacy that will not soon be forgotten.

Valdosta remembers former City Councilwoman Bette Bechtel

by City ReportsJanuary 5, 2022January 5, 2022

Tributes have poured in for former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson as word of his death overnight Sunday spread.

‘Georgia has lost a giant:’ Georgians remember Johnny Isakson

by Thom ChandlerDecember 19, 2021September 24, 2023

Former U.S. Senator from Georgia Johnny Isakson died last night. He was 76 years old.

Former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson dead at 76

by Thom ChandlerDecember 19, 2021September 24, 2023

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will be in Washington D.C. this afternoon.

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is in Washington D.C. today

by Thom ChandlerNovember 15, 2021November 15, 2021

MILTON -- On Dec. 1, 2006, the City of Milton was born.

Milton to honor departing mayor at 15th year event

by City ReportsNovember 11, 2021November 11, 2021

More than 30 4-H’ers from across Georgia competed in the 2021 Georgia 4-H Pumpkin Growing Contest, with the winning pumpkin weighing in at 650 pounds. The Pumpkin Growing Contest offers students the opportunity to learn and utilize knowledge of agricultural and environmental sciences to produce prize-winning fruit.

Georgia 11th grader grows 650-pound pumpkin

by Josie Smith | CAES NewsNovember 10, 2021November 10, 2021

Former Georgia U.S. Sen. and Secretary of State Max Cleland died Tuesday at the age of 79.

Georgia remembers Senator Max Cleland

by Tim Darnell | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 9, 2021September 24, 2023

Jovita Moore, one of metro Atlanta’s most recognized news anchors, died overnight after a battle with brain cancer.

WSB-TV anchor Jovita Moore dies

by Tim Darnell | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 29, 2021October 29, 2021

The grisly details of murder and true crime fascinate Americans.

Augusta University Professor pens second book about murder

by Thom ChandlerOctober 20, 2021October 20, 2021

The Darien Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its officers. The police department confirmed yesterday that Officer David Horton had died.

Georgia police department mourns loss of 45-year-old officer

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 12, 2021September 12, 2021

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