Jan 29 Protesters question circumstances surrounding ‘Stop Cop City’ activist’s death By R.J. Rico, Associated Press Beyond the distrust many in the “Stop Cop City” movement have toward police, six people who knew Tortuguita told the AP that authorities’ allegations about the protester's final encounter do not match up with the person they knew. Continue reading
Jan 24 Georgia 2020 election probe report to remain secret while judge considers release By Kate Brumback, Associated Press A report by a special grand jury in Georgia investigating possible interference in the 2020 election will remain secret for now while a judge considers its release. Continue reading
Jan 24 Georgia judge to hold hearing over special grand jury report on Trump By Kate Brumback, Associated Press The report is expected to include recommendations for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on possible criminal prosecution, though it’s unclear just how specific those recommendations will be. Continue reading
Jan 22 Protest in Atlanta over state police killing of environmental activist turns violent By R.J. Rico, Associated Press A protest turned violent in downtown Atlanta on Saturday night in the wake of the death of an environmental activist who was killed by authorities this week after officials said the 26-year-old shot a state trooper. Continue reading
Jan 17 Hershel Walker campaign staffer files sexual assault lawsuit against GOP activist Matt Schlapp By Jill Colvin, Associated Press A staffer on Herschel Walker's Republican Senate campaign has filed a lawsuit against prominent conservative activist Matt Schlapp, accusing Schlapp of groping him during a car ride in Georgia before last year's midterm election. Continue reading
Jan 10 Georgia Bulldogs win national championship game, ranked 1st college football poll By Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press The Bulldogs won the College Football Playoff national championship game 65-7 to secure their third AP title overall. Continue reading
Jan 09 Watch 6:46 News Wrap: California faces another round of storms and flooding In our news wrap Monday, California faces another round of storms with serious flooding in parts of the state, Iran sentenced three more anti-government protesters to death after hanging two men on Saturday, Russia rejected claims it is floating a… Continue watching
Jan 09 Georgia special grand jury finishes probe of Trump’s 2020 election actions By Kate Brumback, Associated Press The special grand grand jury in Atlanta that has been investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies committed any crimes while trying to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia has finished its work. Continue reading
Dec 28 Watch 7:59 Activists fight to memorialize site of largest slave auction in American history By Benedict Moran, Anne Azzi Davenport Activists in Georgia are fighting to shine a spotlight on The Weeping Time, a little-known but very painful moment in American history. More than 150 years ago in Savannah, the largest single auction of enslaved people in the history of… Continue watching
Dec 07 WATCH: Senate Majority Leader Schumer gives remarks following Warnock win in Georgia By Bill Barrow, Jeff Amy, Associated Press With Warnock’s second runoff victory in as many years, Democrats will have a 51-49 Senate majority, gaining a seat from the current 50-50 split with John Fetterman’s victory in Pennsylvania. Continue reading