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March 30

States demand power to stop drones delivering drugs, weapons into prisons

State AGs say federal legal uncertainty leaves corrections officials able to detect drones but powerless to stop contraband deliveries in real time.

March 24

Judge grants $1 murder bond for Georgia woman accused of using pills to induce second-trimester abortion

A Georgia judge granted a $1 murder bond for a woman accused of using pills to end a pregnancy at approximately five months gestation, calling the charge "extremely problematic."

March 19

Georgia gubernatorial hopeful vows to ‘ban DEI’ but his own company touted diversity and inclusion

Georgia governor candidate Rick Jackson now promises to 'ban DEI insanity' despite reportedly supporting diversity programs at his healthcare company.

March 17

Georgia cybercriminal allegedly duped NBA, NFL players in twisted phishing scam turned sex trafficking plot

A convicted cybercriminal is accused of escalating from phishing pro athletes to allegedly running disturbing sex trafficking operation while in federal prison.

March 13

12-year-old dies days after violent school bus fight caught on video in Atlanta suburb

Tragic fight in Villa Rica, Georgia, leaves 12-year-old Jada West dead after reportedly suffering seizures and cardiac arrest following the incident.

March 13

Charges dropped against teens after teacher dies in senior prank incident outside his home

Charges were dropped against teens involved in a teacher's death during a toilet paper prank. The family of the victim chose forgiveness over prosecution in the heartbreaking case.

March 12

Judge says no new trial for Laken Riley killer Jose Ibarra

Breaking: Georgia judge denies Jose Ibarra's motion for new trial in Laken Riley murder case. Venezuelan migrant's life sentence without parole remains intact.

March 12

GOP billionaire trying to woo Trump's support in key Georgia race bankrolled his 2024 presidential rivals

In Georgia's race for governor two top Republicans are claiming they are more aligned with Trump than the other, but one of them has donated to Trump's rivals for at least a decade.

March 11

Former scandal-plagued Illinois 'super mayor' eyes political comeback as a Republican in Georgia

Scandal-plagued former Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard switches parties, runs as Republican in Georgia after alleged corruption probe and FBI subpoenas.

March 11

Teen charged in senior prank gone wrong makes vow after teacher’s death

The Georgia teen charged in his teacher’s death says he feels deepest sorrow and vows to honor his mentor after a senior prank ended in a fatal accident.