georgia

Trump gives 1st public speech since federal indictment to Republicans in Georgia

By Bill Barrow, Jeff Amy, Jill Colvin, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

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.

Trump expected at Georgia GOP convention in aftermath of indictment

By Jeff Amy, Bill Barrow, Associated Press

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.

Atlanta organizers unveil plan to take 'Cop City' fight to the ballot box

By R.J. Rico, Associated Press

Under the proposed referendum, voters would choose whether they want to repeal the ordinance that authorized the lease of the city-owned land upon which the project is being built.

Atlanta City Council approves project decried as 'Cop City,' rejecting activists' fierce opposition

By R.J. Rico, Associated Press

For about 14 hours, residents again and again took to the podium to slam the project, saying it would be a gross misuse of public funds to build the huge facility in a large urban forest in a poor, majority-Black…

Atlanta police arrest 3 organizers behind bail fund supporting protests against 'cop city'

By Jeff Amy, Kate Brumback, Associated Press

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.

Court says Credit Suisse owes millions to Georgia's billionaire former prime minister

By Courtney Bonnell, Associated Press

A Singapore court says Credit Suisse owes former Georgian Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili hundreds of millions of dollars for failing to protect the billionaire's money in a trust pilfered by a manager.

Trump faces more disapproval around Georgia election case, AP-NORC poll says

By Jill Colvin, Emily Swanson, Associated Press

The poll finds about half of all U.S. adults believe he broke the law in Georgia, where he is under investigation for interfering in the 2020 election vote count.

Vice President Harris promotes renewable energy deal in Georgia visit

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Continuing its efforts to promote renewable energy, the Biden administration on Thursday announced what it says will be the largest community solar effort in U.S. history, enough to power 140,000 homes and businesses in three states.

Georgia bans most transgender care for kids under 18

By Jeff Amy, Associated Press

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.

Georgia senators send gender-affirming care restrictions to governor

By Jeff Amy, Associated Press

Doctors could still be able to prescribe medicines to block puberty under the Georgia bill. Republicans say restrictions on other treatments are needed to prevent children from making decisions they'll regret later.