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Stacey Abrams' brother-in-law arrested on human trafficking, battery charges

November 17, 2023

Stacey Abrams' brother-in-law arrested on human trafficking, battery charges

Stacey Abrams' brother-in-law has been arrested on multiple charges, including human trafficking, after allegedly engaging in sexual activity with a minor and assaulting her.

Atlanta officer fires gun inside hospital while chasing vehicle theft suspect

November 17, 2023

Atlanta officer fires gun inside hospital while chasing vehicle theft suspect

A police officer reportedly fired his gun inside an Atlanta hospital during a foot pursuit of a vehicle theft suspect early Friday afternoon.

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter enters hospice care

November 17, 2023

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter enters hospice care

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter entered hospice Friday, joining husband and former President Jimmy Carter in their Georgia home.

RSV is straining some hospitals, and US officials are releasing more shots for newborns

November 17, 2023

RSV is straining some hospitals, and US officials are releasing more shots for newborns

Texas and Georgia have seen RSV infections filling hospital emergency rooms, prompting federal officials to release more doses of an RSV shot for newborns.

Fort Stewart military family found dead in Georgia home, Army says

November 17, 2023

Fort Stewart military family found dead in Georgia home, Army says

Military police discovered the bodies of a soldier, her husband and their two children at Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia. The discovery was made during a welfare check.

In Georgia, efforts to federally protect section of Ocmulgee River take a step forward

November 17, 2023

In Georgia, efforts to federally protect section of Ocmulgee River take a step forward

The National Park Service submitted to Congress a study on whether the Ocmulgee River corridor in central Georgia meets the criteria to be managed as a national park and preserve.

Georgia high school football coach fired weeks after holding baptism ceremony following practice

November 16, 2023

Georgia high school football coach fired weeks after holding baptism ceremony following practice

Tattnall County High School in Georgia fired head football coach Isaac Ferrell weeks after he held a baptism ceremony for 20 of his players.

Georgia Republicans dunk on voting law critics after MLB All-Star Game returns to Atlanta

November 16, 2023

Georgia Republicans dunk on voting law critics after MLB All-Star Game returns to Atlanta

Republican in Georgia dunked on critics of the state's 2021 voting law after the MLB announced it would be moving its All-Star Game back to Atlanta.

Judge in Trump's Georgia election interference case orders 'sensitive' evidence withheld from public

November 16, 2023

Judge in Trump's Georgia election interference case orders 'sensitive' evidence withheld from public

Judge Scott McAfee has ordered evidence deemed by the prosecution in Trump's Georgia election interference case as "sensitive material" be withheld from the public.

US prosecutors file new charges against escaped GA jail inmate and alleged accomplice

November 16, 2023

US prosecutors file new charges against escaped GA jail inmate and alleged accomplice

New charges have been filed against Johnifer Dernard Barnwell, one of the men who escaped from a Georgia jail last month, and Janecia Green, a woman accused of helping him.