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Nearly a week into Georgia’s new hands-free driving law, officers are cracking down, handing out several citations to drivers.

Beryl could get even stronger over the next day or so, then weaken quickly to a tropical storm or even a trough as it moves closer to the Lesser Antilles late this weekend.

The U.S. Army has moved in recent weeks to discharge dozens of immigrant recruits and reservists who enlisted through a program that promised them a path to citizenship.

First responders are on the scene of a single-vehicle crash near Lakebottom Park in Columbus.

Columbus police are warning those who fire their guns into the air during holidays like the Fourth of July, that what goes up must come down, and it could be fatal.

Winners of last week’s 2nd annual River City Soap Box Derby competition were presented their awards Thursday afternoon. 

An elderly woman was severely beaten, shot and raped following a home invasion in the historic Huntridge Park neighborhood.  

It’s the season for celebrations and outdoor fun, but a little-known city ordinance could leave behind some consequences. 

Amerigroup and community partners will host a free back-to-school event Saturday, July 7. 

A man charged with rape appeared in Recorder’s Court Thursday afternoon.