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Hugh Douglas, son of Eagles Hall of Famer, dies in car crash near Atlanta

September 5, 2023

Hugh Douglas, son of Eagles Hall of Famer, dies in car crash near Atlanta

Georgia State Patrol said a vehicle struck a power pole, killing two occupants. It was later confirmed Hugh Douglas' son was among two Morehouse College students who died.

Georgia Ports Authority vows to give $6 million for affordable housing in Savannah

September 5, 2023

Georgia Ports Authority vows to give $6 million for affordable housing in Savannah

The Georgia Ports Authority will donate $6 million to increase affordable housing options in Savannah and neighboring communities; project will include home repairs for low, middle-income residents.

Over 60 'militant anarchists' face RICO indictment over Atlanta 'Cop City' demonstrations, attacks on police

September 5, 2023

Over 60 'militant anarchists' face RICO indictment over Atlanta 'Cop City' demonstrations, attacks on police

A RICO indictment in Fulton County, Georgia, targets over 60 "eco-activists" allegedly conspiring against the construction of an Atlanta police training facility.

Dem Sen Raphael Warnock faces ethics complaint alleging he potentially filed false financial disclosure

September 5, 2023

Dem Sen Raphael Warnock faces ethics complaint alleging he potentially filed false financial disclosure

Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock faces an ethics complaint alleging he filed a false financial disclosure report by using a loophole to bypass outside income limits.

Mark Meadows, 5 others plead not guilty in Georgia election interference case

September 5, 2023

Mark Meadows, 5 others plead not guilty in Georgia election interference case

Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and five others charged in Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' RICO case against Donald Trump have pleaded not guilty.

Georgia Legislature may gain more Dems if judge rules GOP map illegally weakened Black voting power

September 5, 2023

Georgia Legislature may gain more Dems if judge rules GOP map illegally weakened Black voting power

If a judge rules that Georgia’s current Republican-drawn congressional map weakens Black voting power, Democrats may gain more seats in the state General Assembly.

Atlanta gunman shoots 5 before killing himself

September 4, 2023

Atlanta gunman shoots 5 before killing himself

A Georgia gunman shot five people, including two children, at a home in Atlanta. The gunman killed himself following the shooting. All five victims are in stable condition.

Georgia man charged with murder in death of 2-year-old son

September 4, 2023

Georgia man charged with murder in death of 2-year-old son

Artavoius North was charged with murder in the death of his 2-year-old son, whose body was found at a garbage facility in East Point, Atlanta.

Georgia suspect, 17, killed after fatally shooting police K-9, authorities say

September 3, 2023

Georgia suspect, 17, killed after fatally shooting police K-9, authorities say

Stephon Ford, 17, was killed after he allegedly shot and killed Clayton County Police K-9 officer Waro while being pursued in a wooded area on Saturday.

Teen killed, adult wounded in shooting outside Louisiana high school football game

September 2, 2023

Teen killed, adult wounded in shooting outside Louisiana high school football game

A teen was killed, and an adult was wounded, in a shooting outside a Louisiana high school football game. The deadly violence took place outside a West Baton Rouge School District stadium.