Dec 13 Georgia election worker tearfully describes fleeing her home after Giuliani's false claims of fraud By Lindsay Whitehurst, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Ruby Freeman took the witness stand on the third day of the trial that will determine how much Rudy Giuliani will have to pay Freeman and her daughter for false claims he made about them after the 2020 election. Continue reading
Dec 11 Jurors in Rudy Giuliani damages case hear the threats election workers got after his false claims By Lindsay Whitehurst, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Lawyers for two Georgia election workers are asking jurors in a federal case to make Giuliani pay the women tens of millions of dollars in damages for false accusations he made against them that led to threats and racist harassment. Continue reading
Dec 02 Protester sets self on fire outside Israeli consulate in Atlanta, suffers critical burns By Associated Press A protester was in critical condition Friday after setting themself on fire outside the Israeli consulate in Atlanta, authorities said. A security guard who tried to intervene was also injured. Continue reading
Nov 27 Eminent domain case involving Georgia railroad could have widespread implications for property law By Jeff Amy, Associated Press The 4.5-mile line near Sparta would be built by the Sandersville Railroad to serve a rock quarry and possibly other industries and connect to the CSX railroad at Sparta. Continue reading
Nov 21 Georgia DA Fani Willis appears in court to argue that Trump co-defendant's bond should be revoked By Kate Brumback, Associated Press In her first time appearing in court in the case since the indictment was filed in August, Willis on Tuesday presented the prosecution's case against Harrison Floyd, who was a leader in the organization Black Voices for Trump. Continue reading
Nov 17 Watch 6:06 Protests against Atlanta's 'Cop City' continue despite crackdown demonstrations By William Brangham, Shoshana Dubnow, Courtney Norris Dozens of people in Atlanta are facing racketeering charges in connection with protests over what they call Cop City, a proposed training center for police and firefighters. Demonstrations against the 85-acre proposal have been going on for more than two… Continue watching
Nov 09 Election offices in Georgia and Washington sent envelopes with fentanyl or other substances. Authorities are investigating By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press Authorities are investigating after letters filled with fentanyl or other substances appear to have been sent to local election offices in at least two states, the latest instance of threats faced by election workers around the country. Continue reading
Nov 07 Dozens indicted on Georgia racketeering charges related to 'Stop Cop City' movement appear in court By Kate Brumback, Associated Press Nearly five dozen people indicted on racketeering charges related to protests against a planned police and firefighter training facility appeared in court as their supporters rallied outside the courthouse in Atlanta. Continue reading
Nov 02 What you need to know about Ray Smith III's 2020 election charges By Hannah Grabenstein Prosecutors alleged Smith worked to overturn the election, including by claiming to members of Georgia’s state Senate and House of Representatives that there had been widespread voter fraud. Continue reading
Oct 26 Watch 6:45 How new congressional maps in Georgia and North Carolina will impact 2024 election By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman House Speaker Mike Johnson will face the same struggle that plagued his predecessor, a narrow GOP majority. He will have to protect it in next year's elections and redistricting could complicate that. North Carolina has new congressional maps and a… Continue watching