B.J. Williams

Georgia Republicans on Saturday backed passage of a state law preventing government infringement on religious beliefs, which opponents say could be used as a shield for discriminating against gay or transgender people.

Two large Georgia school districts are making changes in how they hire foreign teachers from contract recruiters.

An Athens woman accused of running an unauthorized personal care home has been charged with abusing elderly residents.

Georgia has 75 new U.S. citizens after naturalization ceremonies in Gwinnett and Hall counties.

Aqualand Marina on Lake Lanier made a run at a world record Saturday, but wasn't quite able to make it happen.

Georgia public safety officials say they're planning to participate in several traffic safety campaigns during the Memorial Day travel period.

Lanier High School in Sugar Hill is hosting the STEM Maker Fest to promote science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) on Saturday.

A lawyer who once served as Georgia Democratic Party chairman was sentenced to prison for to stealing money from clients, federal prosecutors said Friday.

Billy Hendrix was recently appointed to serve as the Vice President of the Georgia Cemetery Association for the 2015-2016 term.

Tybee Island officials have delayed a vote on preventing local retailers from using plastic bags.