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Professor says he was fired for refusing to inflate grades: 'Totally against what I was supposed to do'

January 11, 2024

Professor says he was fired for refusing to inflate grades: 'Totally against what I was supposed to do'

A former professor at Spelman College, a historically Black institution for women, said he was fired after he refused to inflate the grades of students.

78-year-old man dies after tree crushes car during deadly storm

January 11, 2024

78-year-old man dies after tree crushes car during deadly storm

A 78-year-old man died during a heavy storm Tuesday when a falling tree crashed onto his car. The incident took place about 18 miles south of Atlanta in Jonesboro.

Millennials and Gen Zers are fleeing blue states in droves. Here are their top destinations

January 11, 2024

Millennials and Gen Zers are fleeing blue states in droves. Here are their top destinations

A new report shows that among the 27 states with a net positive migration of millennials in 2022, 18 had elected Republican majorities in both houses of their state legislature in 2022.

Gen Z conservative firebrand C.J. Pearson among 10 qualifying candidates for open Georgia legislative seats

January 10, 2024

Gen Z conservative firebrand C.J. Pearson among 10 qualifying candidates for open Georgia legislative seats

Five Democrats and five Republicans have qualified for the Feb. 13 special elections to replace outgoing Georgia lawmakers Mike Dugan and Barry Fleming.

Suspect held in embattled Atlanta jail dies after being found unresponsive in cell

January 10, 2024

Suspect held in embattled Atlanta jail dies after being found unresponsive in cell

Michael Anthony Holland, 36, was reported dead Wednesday, shortly after he was found unresponsive in his cell at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta.

Georgia Gov. Kemp pledges $1.8 billion for infrastructure, plus more for training doctors

January 10, 2024

Georgia Gov. Kemp pledges $1.8 billion for infrastructure, plus more for training doctors

In 2024, GA Gov. Kemp turns his sights to infrastructure, training for physicians and dentists, pay raises for public employees and teachers, stabilizing the insurance market, and more.

'Person of interest' in Indiana lawyer's disappearance arrested in Georgia

January 10, 2024

'Person of interest' in Indiana lawyer's disappearance arrested in Georgia

A "person of interest" in Ciera Breland's February 2022 disappearance did not show up to court in Indiana on unrelated gun charge and led police on a weekslong manhunt.

Sports betting in Georgia sees renewed support amid opposition

January 10, 2024

Sports betting in Georgia sees renewed support amid opposition

Georgia sports betting supporters claim legalizing the hobby would bring in revenue for state programs, but the possible need for a state constitution amendment slows down the process.

Trump blasts Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis after romantic partner allegations: 'Totally compromised'

January 10, 2024

Trump blasts Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis after romantic partner allegations: 'Totally compromised'

Former President Donald Trump said Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis is "totally compromised" after allegations of her "improper" romantic relationship surfaced.

Judge appears skeptical of Trump immunity case

January 10, 2024

Judge appears skeptical of Trump immunity case

Fox News legal editor Kerri Kupec Urbahn on the latest from the Trump immunity case and concerns of corruption involving the Georgia case and the White House