Five Georgia sheriff’s offices have signed up for a controversial federal program, known as 287(g), which allows local law enforcement officers to perform some of the functions of immigration agents,

They say Sammy Jackson, who served as the Fort Valley State men's basketball coach from 2011 until he left in 2018, was found dead in Atlanta on Wednesday.

The Georgia Department of Public Health  (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident.

Former Headland basketball star and coach was found dead in Atlanta, according to reports. WGXA in Macon, Georgia, reported that Sammy Jackson was found dead by investigators on Wednesday after he went missing on January 27.

Georgia, the Peach State, is a blend of Southern charm, rich history and modern growth. The largest cities in Georgia range from bustling metropolises to charming towns that have grown into thriving urban centers.

Former Savannah State University head basketball coach Sammy Jackson was found dead in Atlanta Wednesday. Jackson, who was reported missing by family members on Sunday, was 59-years-old.

Local birds fans are gearing up for the Philadelphia Eagles to make their Super Bowl rematch appearance against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The legislation, Senate Bill 50, would expand access to medical coverage to Georgians making less than 138% of the federal poverty limit and would request a waiver to do so from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Sammy Jackson, 59, was a star basketball player at Headland High School near Dothan who made all-conference playing for the University of Montevallo.

A player in Johns Creek won $163,145 in the $25 and $50 Frenzy Quick Win Game, netting 50% of the rolling progressive jackpot, the Georgia Lottery said. The winning ticket was purchased at the Nesbit Ferry Food Mart in Johns Creek, about a 30-mile drive northeast from downtown Atlanta, according to the lottery.

It’s really up to leadership here in the state to continue to protect the progress we made,” said Brionte McCorkle, executive director of Georgia Conservation Voters.

With more than 200 lawmakers under the gold dome, Georgia state senators and representatives are prioritizing regional improvements in the state. Lawmakers will look at ways to help Augusta,