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Michael Parson, of Sandy Springs, was convicted Thursday on charges of aggravated assault, attempted murder and other charges in the April 2012 shooting of his wife Adina, who survived the attack and now uses a wheelchair.

Parents send off their children to school hoping they will be safe. But the weather is beyond our control, so all most hope for is that teachers and staff are prepared.

With a 12th week at No. 1, Florida Georgia Line's "Cruise" breaks the record for the most chart-topping weeks for a title by a duo in the 69-year history of Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart.

Abandoned gas stations, old churches and boarded-up corner stores litter Georgia's countryside and small towns.

State Representative Trey Kelley received an 'A+' from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce for his support of pro-business measures during this year's legislative session.

A former manager of First Citizens Bank of Georgia is charged in the theft of more than $28,000, some of which came from customer accounts, reports Forsyth News.

Ellis Wood has helped tornado-ravaged communities since Hurricane Hugo in 1989. He saw familiar scenes in the news coverage of the damage to Oklahoma.

Sheriff's officials say a couple has been arrested after a 4-month-old girl in their care was found unresponsive.

Some severe storms popped up in the northern parts of the state on Wednesday afternoon.

DeKalb Peachtree Airport is considering building a solar farm as Georgia airports look to develop new revenue streams in a recovering economy, the airport's director said this week.

Thousands of anti-gay protestors organized by the Georgian Orthodox Church took over central Tbilisi to halt a small rally of LGBT activists on May 17, International Day Against Homophobia.

National Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 26 through June 1, and Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens wants to remind Georgians that they should check their insurance policies to be sure they have adequate coverage.

That spot is Kittatinny Point Visitor Center in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

Garden City has been awarded a Georgia Fund loan of more than $3.14 million from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority.

The Muscogee County School District's high school graduation rate decreased from 2011 to 2012 while the state average and similar districts improved.

Georgia state Rep. Tyrone Brooks is set to appear in court for arraignment on federal fraud charges.

State Sens. Brandon Beach, R-Alpharetta, and John Albers, R-Roswell, and Rep. Jan Jones, R-Milton, have received the highest ranking given on the Georgia Chamber's Legislative Scorecard .

A majority of Georgians oppose allowing students who have concealed-weapons permits to carry guns on college campuses, according to a survey released Tuesday.

A record 2.4 million tons of cargo moved through the state's ports in April, Georgia Ports Authority officials announced Monday.

She was a member of the West Dickson Church of Christ. Survivors include daughter Elaine Hatcher of Waverly; grandchildren Doug Hall, Gregory Hall, Connie Martinez, Daniel Whitworth and Karen Beuchele; 13 great grandchildren.