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Georgia worker rescued from rock quarry after hours of partial burial

December 19, 2023

Georgia worker rescued from rock quarry after hours of partial burial

A worker at a Paulding County, Georgia, rock quarry was rescued Tuesday after spending several hours partially buried in a gravel-filled hopper.

Black voters in Georgia 'disappointed' by Biden: 'It makes me wonder why I vote'

December 19, 2023

Black voters in Georgia 'disappointed' by Biden: 'It makes me wonder why I vote'

Black voters in Georgia say they've been disappointed by the Democratic Party and that life has gotten harder under President Biden, making them question if they should vote.

Georgia Gov. Kemp announces $1K year-end bonus for teachers, state employees: 'Wholly appropriate'

December 19, 2023

Georgia Gov. Kemp announces $1K year-end bonus for teachers, state employees: 'Wholly appropriate'

More than 300,000 Georgia state employees, teachers and school support staff will receive a $1,000 year-end retention bonus, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday.

Army veteran who walked 30 miles to find a job now has a place to call home

December 19, 2023

Army veteran who walked 30 miles to find a job now has a place to call home

A once-homeless Army veteran who walked over 30 miles across south Georgia to find a job now has a place to call home, thanks to the people of the Goodwill Community Center.

Georgia teacher arrested after allegedly threatening to behead Muslim student over Israeli flag conflict

December 18, 2023

Georgia teacher arrested after allegedly threatening to behead Muslim student over Israeli flag conflict

A middle school teacher in Georgia was arrested after witnesses told authorities he had threatened to cut off the head of a student who objected to an Israeli flag in his classroom.

Georgia's second-largest school system ordered to redraw districts after judge deems map discriminatory

December 18, 2023

Georgia's second-largest school system ordered to redraw districts after judge deems map discriminatory

A federal judge has ruled that school board districts in Cobb County, Georgia, may be unconstitutionally discriminatory and must be redrawn before the 2024 elections.

US Army soldiers by the thousands head home to rest and recharge during holiday block leave

December 17, 2023

US Army soldiers by the thousands head home to rest and recharge during holiday block leave

Thousands of U.S. Army soldiers in training are traveling home for the holidays to recharge before resuming rigorous training in January. Many will travel through the Atlanta airport.

Georgia teacher accused of threatening to behead Muslim girl for calling his Israeli flag offensive

December 17, 2023

Georgia teacher accused of threatening to behead Muslim girl for calling his Israeli flag offensive

A middle school teacher in Georgia was arrested after he allegedly made threats toward a Muslim student who objected to an Israeli flag he had in his classroom.

Georgia mother sentenced 30 years for subjecting children to physical abuse, extreme exercise, limited food

December 16, 2023

Georgia mother sentenced 30 years for subjecting children to physical abuse, extreme exercise, limited food

A Georgia mother was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to nine counts of Cruelty to Children in the First degree for the abuse of her stepchildren.

Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay $148 million as defamation trial wraps up

December 15, 2023

Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay $148 million as defamation trial wraps up

Former New York City mayor and Donald Trump ally Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay millions in a defamation lawsuit brought against him by two Georgia election workers.