Politics Aug 31 Efforts to punish Fani Willis over Trump prosecution are 'political theater,' Georgia Gov. Kemp says The GOP governor offered his most forceful comments on the investigation Thursday in response to House Republicans' planned probe of Willis and Trump's relentless criticism of her.
Politics Aug 30 As Trump and Republicans target Georgia DA Fani Willis for retribution, the state's governor opts out Republicans in Washington and Georgia are looking for ways to punish Willis for indicting Trump. But Georgia Gov. Kemp and some other Republicans in the state are opting out of the push, even as Trump eggs it on.
Politics Aug 25 Statehouses employ various rules restricting acts of protest In some cases, lawmakers have pursued policies that effectively limit acts of protest, leading to legal resistance and free speech criticisms.
Nation Jul 16 Suspect in 4 Georgia killings dies exchanging gunfire with officers, authorities say Officers shot and killed a man wanted in four weekend killings near Atlanta during an exchange of gunfire, and a sheriff's deputy and a police officer were injured trying to take the suspect into custody, authorities said.
Politics Jun 10 Trump gives 1st public speech since federal indictment to Republicans in Georgia Speaking at a Republican state convention in Georgia, Trump cast his indictment by the Department of Justice as an attempt to damage his chances of returning to the White House as he campaigns for a second term.
Politics Jun 09 Trump expected at Georgia GOP convention in aftermath of indictment A right-wing Republican Party faction in Georgia is seeking to punish GOP officials it considers ideological traitors by banning them from future primary ballots. The plan could be voted on at the state Republican convention, which opens Friday.
Politics May 31 Atlanta police arrest 3 organizers behind bail fund supporting protests against 'cop city' Opponents say it's an "extreme provocation" to arrest leaders of a bail fund. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says they're part of a criminal organization.
Nation Apr 18 Remembering the victims of the Dadeville shooting Four people were killed, including two high school seniors, and 32 people were injured in the Saturday melee.
Nation Apr 16 Shooting at Alabama teen's birthday party leaves 4 dead, 'multitude of injuries' A high school senior who planned to play college football was celebrating at his sister's 16th birthday party Saturday night in Alabama when gunfire killed him and three other people and wounded several others.
Politics Mar 23 Georgia bans most transgender care for kids under 18 Opponents say the new law is an unconstitutional infringement on parents' rights. Doctors could still be able to prescribe medicines to block puberty under the Georgia bill.