Nov 06 Bourdeaux flips suburban Atlanta district for Democrats By Jeff Amy, Associated Press Democrat Carolyn Bourdeaux has flipped Georgia’s 7th Congressional District by defeating Republican Rich McCormick. Continue reading
Nov 05 WATCH: Georgia officials give election update in Fulton County as vote counting continues By Associated Press Georgia officials will give an election update in Fulton County on Thursday as vote counting in the state continues. Continue reading
Oct 27 WATCH: Joe Biden holds campaign event in Atlanta By Will Weissert, Alexandra Jaffe, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Joe Biden is going on offense in the final week before Election Day, heading Tuesday to Georgia and planning travel that may put President Donald Trump on defense in other states he won four years ago. Continue reading
Aug 13 Georgia governor to drop lawsuit over Atlanta mask mandate By Associated Press Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he's dropping a lawsuit against the city of Atlanta in a dispute over the city's requirement to wear masks in public and other restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Jul 17 Georgia mask debate ensnares Trump as Gov. Kemp battles Atlanta By Jeff Martin, Ben Nadler, Associated Press More than a dozen other cities and counties defied Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and issued local orders requiring that masks be worn in public. The dispute ratched up several notches this week, leading to tough talk from both the governor… Continue reading
Jul 16 Georgia governor sues Atlanta to block mask-wearing requirement By Jeff Amy, Ben Nadler, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is suing Atlanta to block the city from enforcing its mandate to wear a mask in public and other rules related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kemp and Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, in… Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch 5:58 News Wrap: U.S. officially notifies United Nations of plan to withdraw from WHO In our news wrap Tuesday, the Trump administration has officially notified Congress and the United Nations that the U.S. is withdrawing from the World Health Organization. The U.S. has previously contributed over $400 million annually to the organization -- more… Continue watching
Jul 06 Watch 6:16 News Wrap: Judge halts Dakota Access Pipeline pending environmental review In our news wrap Monday, a federal judge has ordered the shutdown of the Dakota Access Pipeline pending an environmental review. The decision represents a major victory for the Standing Rock Sioux tribe. Also, Chicago suffered one of its bloodiest… Continue watching
Jun 30 Watch 6:33 News Wrap: Controversial Hong Kong security bill becomes law In our news wrap Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a controversial Hong Kong security bill into law. Beijing lawmakers applauded after passing legislation that punishes secessionist activity in the semi-autonomous territory with up to life in prison. Also, the… Continue watching
Jun 30 Ex-officer charged with felony murder of Rayshard Brooks is granted bond By Kate Brumback, Associated Press A judge on Tuesday set a bond of $500,000 for Garrett Rolfe, who faces charges including felony murder in the killing of the 27-year-old Black man. Continue reading