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Protester in critical condition after lighting self on fire outside Israeli consulate in Atlanta, 2 hurt

December 1, 2023

Protester in critical condition after lighting self on fire outside Israeli consulate in Atlanta, 2 hurt

Several people were injured at an Atlanta building that houses the Israeli Consulate General, Atlanta police said Friday afternoon.

GA county officials seek to dismiss lawsuit filed by slave descendants fighting against zoning changes

December 1, 2023

GA county officials seek to dismiss lawsuit filed by slave descendants fighting against zoning changes

Georgia county officials face a lawsuit from Black residents in an island community. The residents, descended from slaves, fear new zoning will force them to sell their homes.

Georgia Republicans push forward with redistricting plans by advancing new legislative maps

December 1, 2023

Georgia Republicans push forward with redistricting plans by advancing new legislative maps

Georgia Republicans are advancing new legislative maps that would secure majorities in the state House. The redrawing of Georgia's 14 congressional districts remains undisclosed.

Gov. Kemp rips Biden for honoring slain 'Cop City' activist who allegedly shot Georgia officer: 'Disgraceful'

December 1, 2023

Gov. Kemp rips Biden for honoring slain 'Cop City' activist who allegedly shot Georgia officer: 'Disgraceful'

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp slammed the Biden administration for honoring an environmental activist who allegedly attacked Georgia officials, calling it "disgraceful."

Meet the American who launched Cabbage Patch Kids, Xavier Roberts, dolls ignited Christmas shopping craze

December 1, 2023

Meet the American who launched Cabbage Patch Kids, Xavier Roberts, dolls ignited Christmas shopping craze

Xavier Roberts, an artist from rural Georgia, created Cabbage Patch Kids in the 1970s, which then caused a consumer frenzy during the Christmas shopping season in 1983.

Georgia residents say border, inflation are two top issues

November 30, 2023

Georgia residents say border, inflation are two top issues

Lawrence Jones talks to Georgia voters about their top issues and expectations for the debate between Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis

Texas man who threatened to kill Georgia officials following 2020 election receives prison sentence

November 30, 2023

Texas man who threatened to kill Georgia officials following 2020 election receives prison sentence

Chad Christopher Stark, the first person arrested by the Justice Department's Election Threats Task Force, has been sentenced for posting threats after the 2020 election.

Rosalynn Carter funeral: Presidents, first ladies, country stars mourn humanitarian

November 28, 2023

Rosalynn Carter funeral: Presidents, first ladies, country stars mourn humanitarian

Former President Carter is attending Tuesday's tribute for his late wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter, as are every living first lady and others.

Georgia Gov. Kemp appoints Lauren Curry as first woman chief of staff

November 28, 2023

Georgia Gov. Kemp appoints Lauren Curry as first woman chief of staff

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has announced the appointment of Lauren Curry as the first woman chief of staff, succeeding Trey Kilpatrick. Curry will assume the role in January.

Georgia Senate GOP proposes map with 2 Black-majority districts to address vote dilution concerns

November 28, 2023

Georgia Senate GOP proposes map with 2 Black-majority districts to address vote dilution concerns

Georgia Senate Republicans have proposed a redistricting plan creating two Black-majority districts. The move follows a court order to address voting rights violations.