Aug 31 Efforts to punish Fani Willis over Trump prosecution are 'political theater,' Georgia Gov. Kemp says By Jeff Amy, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Aug 31 Watch 8:01 Residents in Florida's Big Bend region begin recovery after Hurricane Idalia By William Brangham, Layla Quran, Mary Fecteau, Sam Lane Tropical Storm Idalia is heading back out to sea, but in its wake, Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas are busy cleaning up. As a Category 3 hurricane, Idalia caused major damage in Florida's Big Bend region, but overall there was… Continue watching
Aug 31 Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia 2020 election case, will skip next week's hearing By Kate Brumback, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty and waived arraignment in the case accusing him and others of illegally trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia. Continue reading
Aug 31 Tropical Storm Idalia hits North Carolina after leaving trail of devastation in Southeast By Terry Spencer, Associated Press Tropical Storm Idalia is barreling through the Carolinas on its way to the Atlantic Ocean after leaving a trail of flooding and devastation throughout the Southeast. Continue reading
Aug 30 As Trump and Republicans target Georgia DA Fani Willis for retribution, the state's governor opts out By Jeff Amy, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Aug 30 Giuliani liable in defamation lawsuit from Georgia election workers By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The judge ordered Giuliani to pay more than $130,000 in lawyers' fees and other costs for shirking his duty to turn over information requested by the election workers as part of their lawsuit. Continue reading
Aug 28 Trump and 18 others charged in the Georgia 2020 election case are scheduled to be arraigned on Sept. 6 By Associated Press Fulton County court records on Monday show all 19 defendants have been scheduled for arraignment on Sept. 6, when they may enter pleas. Continue reading
Aug 25 Who is indicted alongside Trump in Georgia election case? By Hannah Grabenstein, Justin Stabley Fulton County District Attorney has asked for Georgia's 2020 election interference trial to start in October. Here's what we know about the defendants. Continue reading
Aug 25 Activists furious Democratic leaders haven't denounced plan to check every 'Stop Cop City' signature By R.J. Rico, Associated Press The Georgia Republican Party praised the plan while voting rights groups have spoken against it. But the state's Democratic senators have been silent, enraging activists. Continue reading
Aug 25 Donald Trump and 18 others indicted in Georgia election case meet the deadline to surrender at jail By Kate Brumback, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump and the 18 people indicted along with him in Georgia on charges that they participated in a wide-ranging illegal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 election have all turned themselves in to a jail… Continue reading