Dec 18 Georgia purge removes nearly 309,000 voter registrations By Scott Bauer, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Steve Jones allowed Georgia's purge to move forward Monday after a lawyer for the state said the voter maintenance program was already running and that any voters deemed to have been wrongly removed could have their registrations… Continue reading
Dec 04 Georgia governor picks political newcomer for U.S. Senate By Ben Nadler, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Gov. Brian Kemp’s selection of Kelly Loeffler pushed aside intense criticism from hardcore Trump advocates who said Loeffler is too moderate and inexperienced for the job. Many of those critics wanted Kemp to tap Rep. Doug Collins, one of Trump’s… Continue reading
Dec 04 Watch 6:02 News Wrap: More doubts about potential U.S.-China trade deal In our news wrap Wednesday, Beijing sharply criticized Congress over a bill blasting China’s detention of ethnic Muslims. China's foreign ministry warned the reprimand could affect ongoing trade negotiations. Also, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani again claimed the U.S. helped foment… Continue watching
Oct 22 Jimmy Carter hospitalized after fall at Georgia home By Associated Press The former president fracturing his pelvis, although the fracture has been described as minor. Continue reading
Oct 01 Federal judge temporarily blocks Georgia abortion law By Kate Brumback, Associated Press The law signed in May by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp bans abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can happen as early as six weeks into a pregnancy, before many women realize they're expecting. It allows for limited exceptions. Continue reading
Oct 01 Former President Jimmy Carter celebrates his 95th birthday By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Carter became the longest-lived U.S. president in history this spring, surpassing George H.W. Bush. Continue reading
Sep 10 Crewmen on capsized cargo ship rescued from ‘worst possible conditions’ By Russ Bynum, Associated Press Four crew members trapped in the belly of an overturned cargo ship waited for nearly 36 hours in pitch darkness and oven-like heat, perched on pipes and railings above deep water before they were pulled to safety, coordinators of the… Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch 7:53 After Hurricane Dorian slams the Bahamas, southeastern U.S. awaits its next move Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas as a Category 5 storm at first, causing major destruction and flooding. Now Florida residents wait with trepidation to see if Dorian will make landfall there, where many are still recovering, both physically and emotionally,… Continue watching
Aug 28 How Isakson’s retirement makes Georgia even more of a 2020 battleground By Daniel Bush Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson’s decision to retire at the end of the year could elevate Georgia as a key battleground in 2020, putting another Senate seat in play as the two parties gear up to fight over a small number… Continue reading
Aug 28 Georgia Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson to retire By Associated Press The 74-year-old lawmaker said he is leaving the job he loves because "mounting" health issues, including Parkinson's disease. Continue reading