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Ahmaud Arbery's killers to appeal hate crime convictions in March

January 26, 2024

Ahmaud Arbery's killers to appeal hate crime convictions in March

Greg and Travis McMichael and their neighbor, William "Roddie" Bryan, the three men who were convicted of hate crimes for killing Ahmaud Arbery, will argue their appeals in March.

Georgia legislators approve bill defining antisemitism in state law

January 26, 2024

Georgia legislators approve bill defining antisemitism in state law

In solidarity with their Jewish constituents, Georgia lawmakers passed a bill that would define antisemitism in state law. Some critics fear the law will suppress dissenting opinions.

Georgia police arrest man wanted out of Pennsylvania after firing shots at driver who rear-ended him

January 26, 2024

Georgia police arrest man wanted out of Pennsylvania after firing shots at driver who rear-ended him

Chamblee police in Georgia arrested a man wanted out of Pennsylvania after he fired a dozen gunshots at a driver who rear-ended him at a red light.

Georgia girl, 3, dies after spending 11 hours in frozen woods with mother, who faces murder charge

January 25, 2024

Georgia girl, 3, dies after spending 11 hours in frozen woods with mother, who faces murder charge

The mother of a three-year-old girl "lost" in the woods prior to dying has been arrested, authorities say. She is accused of using drugs before going into the wilderness.

Georgia Port of Brunswick issued $15M federal infrastructure grant for expansion

January 25, 2024

Georgia Port of Brunswick issued $15M federal infrastructure grant for expansion

Georgia's Port of Brunswick is being awarded a $15 million federal grant to help pay for expansion and upgrades as the port becomes a hub for automobile imports and exports.

Georgia Senate passes redrawn school board districts, critics claim new map doesn't fix racial discrimination

January 25, 2024

Georgia Senate passes redrawn school board districts, critics claim new map doesn't fix racial discrimination

Republicans proposed new school board districts in Cobb County after a federal judge ruled the old ones were unconstitutionally discriminatory. Democrats say the new map isn't better.

MTG files complaint against 'secret boyfriend' of Georgia DA prosecuting Trump: 'Serious violations'

January 25, 2024

MTG files complaint against 'secret boyfriend' of Georgia DA prosecuting Trump: 'Serious violations'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a complaint with the Georgia ethics commission alleging DA Fani Willis' 'secret boyfriend' violated state law.

Atlanta police officer shoots man who stabbed him and 2 others outside train station

January 25, 2024

Atlanta police officer shoots man who stabbed him and 2 others outside train station

An Atlanta man stabbed two people before stabbing a transit officer in the hand. The officer shot the suspect and stopped the attack. Everyone involved is in stable condition.

Georgia Republican House speaker proposes additional child income tax cut

January 25, 2024

Georgia Republican House speaker proposes additional child income tax cut

GA Republican House Speaker Jon Burns expressed support for a plan to raise the amount that parents can deduct from their yearly state income taxes.

Attempt by Georgia elections board to investigate secretary of state sparks legal debate

January 24, 2024

Attempt by Georgia elections board to investigate secretary of state sparks legal debate

The GA Senate Ethics committee voted for a bill that would allow the State Election Board to investigate Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who claims is is unconstitutional.