Older adults in Georgia are facing some of the highest rates of chronic illness and physical limits in the country, placing the state among the worst for senior health, according to new national research. What’s Happening: A study by Opera Beds analyzed chronic disease rates, physical ability, mental health, and life expectancy among Americans age 65 and older across all states.

At least two people were killed and nine more wounded in a shooting Saturday afternoon in a building on the campus of Brown University in Rhode Island, authorities said.

Hinesville police are asking for your help finding a 14-year-old girl who has been missing for more than a week. What's Happening: Myeshia Johnson was last seen on November 30 near Bula Lane in Hinesville. She has been missing for nine days. What's Important: Police need anyone with information about where Myeshia is to call them right away at (912) 368-8211 or dial 911.

Crockett, one of Congress’ most outspoken Democrats and a frequent target of GOP attacks, jumped into the race on the final day of qualifying in Texas.

A federal court has stopped Georgia from enforcing a law that blocked gender-affirming care for transgender people in state prisons. What's Happening: A judge issued a permanent order Wednesday to halt enforcement of SB 185, a law that took effect in July. The judge ruled the law violated constitutional protections against cruel and unusual punishment. What's Important: The law prevented the state from spending money on gender reassignment surgeries, hormone replacement therapy, and procedures that alter physical characteristics for transgender inmates.

A 60-year-old man was shot and killed at his Richmond County home Sunday evening, and the suspect was arrested three hours later. What's Happening: Deputies found John Bennett dead from at least one gunshot wound at his home in the 3400 block of Lucie Street just after 6:48 p.m. Sunday, December 7. The coroner pronounced him dead at the scene at 7:37 p.m.