B.J. Williams

Georgia health officials say the flu has killed two people in the state.

Truett-McConnell College announced Tuesday the college's intent to offer Master's degrees following approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; that approval came on December 10.

Georgia education officials say the graduation rate for the state's public high schools increased nearly two percentage points over the previous year.

Several political, civic and religious leaders are expected to speak at an event in Atlanta to honor former South African President and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela.

Police in Union City say they're searching for a woman who was handcuffed when she stole a patrol car.

Dawson County authorities have arrested two suspects connected with a weekend murder in Cherokee County, while a third suspect is still on the loose.

A Texas woman who once lived in Hall County pleaded guilty Tuesday to sending ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama and New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg, under a deal that her attorney has said would cap prison time at 18 years.

The man arrested for threatening Hall County sheriff's deputies with a machete on Sunday now faces additional charges.

The Georgia National Guard will be able to assist members seeking benefits for same-sex spouses under changes announced Monday.

World leaders and joyous, singing South Africans gathered Tuesday to honor Nelson Mandela at a Soweto soccer stadium that was half full, amid cold, driving rain.