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New tech fails to help adoptive parents navigate obstacles: probe

November 16, 2023

New tech fails to help adoptive parents navigate obstacles: probe

An investigation into Family-Match, an artificial intelligence tool designed to help streamline the adoption process, found that many states didn't view the tech as helpful.

GA county appeals federal ruling on transgender deputy's surgery

November 14, 2023

GA county appeals federal ruling on transgender deputy's surgery

A Georgia county is appealing a federal court ruling that it unlawfully discriminated against a sheriff's deputy by denying coverage for her gender-affirmation surgery.

Serial football ticket scammer fugitive with victims nationwide captured in Georgia

November 14, 2023

Serial football ticket scammer fugitive with victims nationwide captured in Georgia

Paul Benjamin Locke a.k.a. "Big Ben" reportedly scammed victims selling football tickets on social media. He was captured this week in Georgia after more than three years on the run

Georgia school district mourns teacher fatally shot in Atlanta by unknown suspect

November 14, 2023

Georgia school district mourns teacher fatally shot in Atlanta by unknown suspect

Marietta Middle School teacher Jason Ogbomoh was fatally shot in downtown Atlanta, and Georgia authorities have yet to identify a suspect or make an arrest.

Georgia police dispute local Democrat official's claim she was 'drugged' before passing out in the street

November 14, 2023

Georgia police dispute local Democrat official's claim she was 'drugged' before passing out in the street

Police in Morrow, Georgia, are disputing claims by a former local Democrat official that she was "drugged" before they found her passed out in the street outside of a sports bar.

Georgia man faces federal charges for allegedly threatening GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and her staff

November 13, 2023

Georgia man faces federal charges for allegedly threatening GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and her staff

A Georgia man was in federal court on Monday after allegedly threatening to kill Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga, and her staff on Nov. 8, 2023.

Georgia mother, stepfather charged with murder in 35-year-old 'Baby Jane Doe' case

November 13, 2023

Georgia mother, stepfather charged with murder in 35-year-old 'Baby Jane Doe' case

On Monday, Georgia authorities identified "Baby Jane Doe," whose body was found in 1988, as Kenyatta Odom, 5. Her mother Evelyn Odom and stepfather Ulyster Sanders face murder charges.

GA electronic voting system faces constitutional challenge over cybersecurity concerns

November 13, 2023

GA electronic voting system faces constitutional challenge over cybersecurity concerns

A trial will determine whether Georgia's electronic voting system violates voters' constitutional rights due to a potential for major cybersecurity flaws.

Police, protestors clash near so-called 'Cop City' site in Atlanta

November 13, 2023

Police, protestors clash near so-called 'Cop City' site in Atlanta

Police in Atlanta deployed tear gas and flashbang grenades Monday as they clashed with demonstrators at the site of a controversial police and firefighter training center.

Atlanta 'Cop City' protesters clash with police over construction of training center

November 13, 2023

Atlanta 'Cop City' protesters clash with police over construction of training center

Protesters scuffeled with police in riot gear at a march against the construction of a police and firefighter training center dubbed "Cop City" in Atlanta.