Lawsuit: Georgia Diocese covered up sex abuse allegations

A lawsuit filed against a diocese in Georgia alleges officials knew about and covered up allegations that a Catholic priest sexually abused young students and failed to prevent the crimes more than 30 years ago.

Georgia church splits from Methodists over LGBT dispute

A Georgia congregation said Thursday that it has finalized its split from the United Methodist Church after the denomination’s divisive vote last year to strengthen bans on same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBTQ pastors.

Police investigate swastika graffiti in East Cobb

Only faint traces can be seen of the evil message intended to resonate from fences and signs across East Cobb County. But before the swastikas were scrubbed away or covered with fresh paint, the symbols were clear. A spokeswoman for the Anti-Defamation League said the symbols were spray-painted in random, but easily accessible locations.

Cemetery and church damaged in Bartow County

A pastor in Bartow County wants to know who vandalized his church and the cemetery. Some of the gravestones that were damaged are more than 100 years old.