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Georgia Gov. Kemp sets date for special election to replace state lawmaker

January 4, 2024

Georgia Gov. Kemp sets date for special election to replace state lawmaker

A special election has been scheduled for Feb. 13 to fill a vacant House District seat in Georgia. The seat was previously held by Republican Barry Fleming.

Georgia deputy killed in line of duty after fatal crash during chase

January 4, 2024

Georgia deputy killed in line of duty after fatal crash during chase

A Georgia sheriff's deputy was killed in a police chase that crossed into Alabama on Thursday. The deputy was struck and killed by another law enforcement vehicle.

Georgia deputy struck and killed by police car during high-speed chase of stolen vehicle into Alabama

January 4, 2024

Georgia deputy struck and killed by police car during high-speed chase of stolen vehicle into Alabama

Coweta County Deputy Sheriff Eric Minix was killed early Thursday when a police car ran him over during a high-speed chase of a stolen vehicle in Alabama.

Georgia Republican senator joins race for congressional seat opened by Rep. Drew Ferguson's retirement

January 4, 2024

Georgia Republican senator joins race for congressional seat opened by Rep. Drew Ferguson's retirement

Georgia State Sen. Mike Dugan, a Carrollton Republican, has entered the race for the open congressional seat in the state's 3rd Congressional District.

2 Georgia Democrats retire after districts redrawn

January 3, 2024

2 Georgia Democrats retire after districts redrawn

Democratic Georgia state Reps. Doug Stoner and Gregg Kennard are foregoing reelection after being double-bunked with colleagues under the state's redrawn legislative map.

Georgia conservative group cleared of Voting Rights Act violation accusations

January 3, 2024

Georgia conservative group cleared of Voting Rights Act violation accusations

A U.S. district judge has ruled that the conservative group True the Vote did not violate the Voting Rights Act when challenging the eligibility of over 360,000 Georgia voters.

Marjorie Taylor Greene says she was 'swatted' for 8th time: 'It was terrifying'

January 3, 2024

Marjorie Taylor Greene says she was 'swatted' for 8th time: 'It was terrifying'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., called on the authorities to investigate criminals who falsely call emergency services to target lawmakers' homes.

Manhunt underway for 'person of interest' in Indiana lawyer's disappearance after cross-country trip

January 3, 2024

Manhunt underway for 'person of interest' in Indiana lawyer's disappearance after cross-country trip

Xavier Breland, who police called a "person of interest" in the disappearance of his ex-wife in 2022, didn't show up to court on an unrelated gun charge

Trump, lawyers again contest 2020 as rigged, even as 2024 cases involve states banning him

January 3, 2024

Trump, lawyers again contest 2020 as rigged, even as 2024 cases involve states banning him

Trump's attorneys denounced Democratic officials and judges looking to kick the Republican frontrunner from multiple state's ballots.

Fulton County Jail inmate faces arson charges after allegedly setting cell ablaze

January 1, 2024

Fulton County Jail inmate faces arson charges after allegedly setting cell ablaze

A Fulton County Jail inmate who is accused of starting a fire in his cell is facing arson charges. The fire caused over a dozen prisoners to be relocated within the jail.