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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.

Melania Trump expected to attend Rosalynn Carter tribute service, former President Trump not on guest list

November 27, 2023

Melania Trump expected to attend Rosalynn Carter tribute service, former President Trump not on guest list

Former Fist Lady Melania Trump will attend a tribute service for Rosalynn Carter, also a former fist lady who passed away last week at age 96.

Former President Jimmy Carter will attend Rosalynn Carter tribute service in Georgia

November 27, 2023

Former President Jimmy Carter will attend Rosalynn Carter tribute service in Georgia

Former President Jimmy Carter will attend a tribute service in Georgia for his late wife, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, the Carter Center said.

Georgia animal control issues urgent adoption deadline as overcrowding threatens euthanasia for two dozen dogs

November 27, 2023

Georgia animal control issues urgent adoption deadline as overcrowding threatens euthanasia for two dozen dogs

A Georgia animal control group has declared an urgent deadline, warning that overcrowding may lead to the euthanasia of two dozen dogs by November 30.

Georgia land dispute: Residents challenge railroad expansion in fight for property rights

November 27, 2023

Georgia land dispute: Residents challenge railroad expansion in fight for property rights

A legal battle over land ownership is unfolding in Georgia as the Sandersville Railroad seeks to build a 4.5-mile rail line connecting to a rock quarry.

Pentagon official overseeing federal schools arrested in Georgia human-trafficking sting

November 27, 2023

Pentagon official overseeing federal schools arrested in Georgia human-trafficking sting

Former Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) chief of staff Stephen Hovanic was arrested earlier this month in connection with a Georgia human-trafficking sting.

Atlanta cops arrest 8 pro-Palestinian protesters near Lenox Square Mall after refusing to disperse from street

November 25, 2023

Atlanta cops arrest 8 pro-Palestinian protesters near Lenox Square Mall after refusing to disperse from street

Atlanta Police arrested eight pro-Palestinian protesters at a rally near a mall in Atlanta, Georgia, after they refused officers' orders to disperse from the street.

Appeals court says Georgia may elect utility panel statewide, rejecting a ruling for district voting

November 24, 2023

Appeals court says Georgia may elect utility panel statewide, rejecting a ruling for district voting

A three judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court held that Georgia has the prerogative to set the manner in which it elects its utilities commission.

South Georgia highway crash kills 5 on Thanksgiving

November 24, 2023

South Georgia highway crash kills 5 on Thanksgiving

A Georgia crash resulted in the deaths of four adults and a toddler, with four others severely injured. The collision occurred between a Ford van and a Dodge Ram pickup.