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Crime

'He ripped away every beautiful memory': Laken Riley's family speaks out before Jose Ibarra is sentenced

State

'No end to the pain' | Laken Riley's mother shares impact of her murder in Jose Ibarra's trial

As the judge weighed his two options -- life with parole or life without parole -- the family of Riley shared the promise of her life and their tragic loss.
National

WATCH FULL: Prosecutors issue closing arguments in Laken Riley murder trial before guilty verdict

Jose Ibarra learned his fate on Wednesday following a four-day-long bench trial in Athens in a case that captured national attention and rocked the community.
National

WATCH FULL: Judge hands down guilty verdict in Laken Riley murder trial

Man accused of killing 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley while she was out for a run on the University of Georgia campus has been found guilty on all charges
State

GUILTY: Jose Ibarra convicted in Laken Riley's murder on University of Georgia campus

Jose Ibarra learned his fate on Wednesday following a four-day-long bench trial in Athens in a case that captured national attention and rocked the community.
National

Breaking News: Jose Ibarra guilty in Laken Riley's murder on UGA campus

Jose Ibarra learned his fate on Wednesday following a four-day-long bench trial in Athens in a case that captured national attention and rocked the community.
State

A week after his death, a Navy sailor's rental car resurfaces — in same river his body was found

The discovery of the vehicle was the biggest piece of physical evidence unaccounted for in Devin Jeter's death, but many questions still remain unanswered.
Crime

Man arrested for attacking Butts County deputies with machete, GBI says

While they attempted to serve an eviction notice, Butts County deputies were attacked.
Animals

Zoo Atlanta's newborn gorilla dies five days after their birth, zoo announces

The Zoo said there had been some warning signs in the early days of the baby gorilla's life, but there had also been signs of optimism, too.
State

GBI identifies 12 bodies found decomposing at Georgia funeral home, but some families still waiting

It's been nearly 3 weeks since authorities discovered 18 bodies decomposing at a Georgia funeral home, prompting efforts to identify the dead & notify families
State

GBI identifies 12 bodies found decomposing at Georgia funeral home, but some families still waiting for answers

It's been nearly 3 weeks since authorities discovered 18 bodies decomposing at a Georgia funeral home, prompting efforts to identify the dead & notify families
State

Laken Riley murder trial | Defense calls Riley's roommate Sofia Magana in Jose Ibarra's murder trial

Riley, an Augusta University nursing student, was found dead on Feb. 22 near running trails on the University of Georgia's campus after a friend told police she had

'It's an eyesore' | Bibb leaders approve Ramada Inn demolition

Houston deputy arrested on DUI outside Macon elementary school, suspended after 8-days on the job

Weather Impact Alert issued for all of Central Georgia for Thursday, gusty wind and rain looking likely

County-By-County: Check to see how your area will be impacted by Hurricane Helene

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'He ripped away every beautiful memory': Laken Riley's family speaks out before Jose Ibarra is sentenced

'No end to the pain' | Laken Riley's mother shares impact of her murder in Jose Ibarra's trial

WATCH FULL: Prosecutors issue closing arguments in Laken Riley murder trial before guilty verdict

WATCH FULL: Judge hands down guilty verdict in Laken Riley murder trial

GUILTY: Jose Ibarra convicted in Laken Riley's murder on University of Georgia campus

Breaking News: Jose Ibarra guilty in Laken Riley's murder on UGA campus

A week after his death, a Navy sailor's rental car resurfaces — in same river his body was found

Man arrested for attacking Butts County deputies with machete, GBI says

Zoo Atlanta's newborn gorilla dies five days after their birth, zoo announces

GBI identifies 12 bodies found decomposing at Georgia funeral home, but some families still waiting

GBI identifies 12 bodies found decomposing at Georgia funeral home, but some families still waiting for answers

Laken Riley murder trial | Defense calls Riley's roommate Sofia Magana in Jose Ibarra's murder trial

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