Oct 09 Demonstrators rally across the U.S. in response to violent conflict between Israel and Hamas By Bobby Caina Calvan, Jake Bleiberg, Associated Press Supporters of Israel and backers of the Palestinian cause rallied in American cities Sunday over the conflict that has killed hundreds and wounded thousands in the Middle East. Continue reading
Sep 26 Watch 11:07 Harris calls potential government shutdown 'completely irresponsible' By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman, Tess Conciatori Several issues are swirling this week with potential economic and political fallout, including the ongoing auto workers strike, a looming government shutdown and the first hearing in the impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Geoff Bennett spoke to Vice President Kamala… Continue watching
Sep 15 Sen. Warnock calls on Atlanta officials to be more transparent about 'Stop Cop City' referendum By R.J. Rico, Associated Press Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock has urged Atlanta’s mayor to be more transparent in how city officials handle a petition drive led by opponents of a proposed police and firefighter training center. Continue reading
Sep 11 'Stop Cop City' petition campaign in limbo as Atlanta officials refuse to process signatures By R.J. Rico, Associated Press The refusal by the city clerk's office Monday was the latest setback for organizers, who accuse officials of trying to illegitimately push forward a project that they derisively call "Cop City."… Continue reading
Sep 07 'Stop Cop City' activists in Georgia arrested after chaining themselves to bulldozer By R.J. Rico, Associated Press The protest occurred as a larger group gathered behind a chain-link fence to deliver a mock "stop work order" against the project, saying it has destroyed a forest, polluted a nearby creek and violated the will of the people. 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 24 Trump arrives at Atlanta jail to surrender on charges he attempted to overturn his 2020 election loss By Eric Tucker, Kate Brumback, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump surrendered Thursday on charges that he illegally schemed to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia, a brisk 20-minute booking that yielded a historic first: a mug shot of a former American president. Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 4:23 The next steps in Trump's Georgia case after his surrender to jail By Geoff Bennett, Ian Couzens Former President Donald Trump is turning himself in at the Fulton County jail in Atlanta, Georgia. He faces 13 felony counts tied to his attempts to overturn the state's 2020 election result. It's the fourth time this year Trump has… Continue watching
Aug 18 GOP presidential candidates attend Atlanta conference days after Trump's Georgia indictment By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Trump won’t speak at an Atlanta event where radio host Erick Erickson will welcome six GOP contenders. The event takes place 10 miles from the jail where Trump must soon surrender on a racketeering indictment related to the 2020 election. Continue reading
Jun 07 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. Continue reading