Gov. Brian Kemp addressing Atlanta crime spike with special operation
Gov. Brian Kemp announced a multi-agency operation to help end crime in Atlanta.
Gov. Brian Kemp announced a multi-agency operation to help end crime in Atlanta.
Vans co-founder Paul Van Doren dead at 90
Vans co-founder Paul Van Doren has died, the company announced on Friday. He was 90 years old.
Vans co-founder Paul Van Doren has died, the company announced on Friday. He was 90 years old.
'Time to pass the baton on': Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms explains decision not to seek reelection
“This is not something I woke up and decided yesterday. This is something I have been thinking about for a very long time,” Bottoms said.
“This is not something I woke up and decided yesterday. This is something I have been thinking about for a very long time,” Bottoms said.
Derek Chauvin indictment: Boy, 14, held by throat, hit with flashlight in 2017
At the same time he was indicted on federal civil rights charged for the death of George Floyd, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been indicted on federal charges for a 2017 incident in which he’s accused of holding a 14-year-old boy down by the throat and striking him multiple times in the head with a flashlight.
At the same time he was indicted on federal civil rights charged for the death of George Floyd, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been indicted on federal charges for a 2017 incident in which he’s accused of holding a 14-year-old boy down by the throat and striking him multiple times in the head with a flashlight.
Alabama Legislature passes effort to rename bridge after late Rep. John Lewis
The Alabama Legislature has approved a measure to rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge after the late Rep. John Lewis.
The Alabama Legislature has approved a measure to rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge after the late Rep. John Lewis.
Kawhi Leonard teases music project with proceeds going to Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation
NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard announced a music collaboration with NBA YoungBoy and Rod Wave earlier this week. The proceeds from the "Culture Jam" project will go to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation.
NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard announced a music collaboration with NBA YoungBoy and Rod Wave earlier this week. The proceeds from the "Culture Jam" project will go to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation.
Mayor Bottoms will not seek re-election, releases letter
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced she will not be seeking a second term, according to sources close to the mayor.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced she will not be seeking a second term, according to sources close to the mayor.
Twitter suspends ‘From the desk of Donald J. Trump’ account
A Twitter account that included press releases and statements by former President Donald Trump has been banned from the social media platform.
A Twitter account that included press releases and statements by former President Donald Trump has been banned from the social media platform.
Biden pushes $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan during Louisiana visit
President Joe Biden visited the reliably Republican state of Louisiana on Thursday, speaking in the hurricane-battered city of Lake Charles while touting his proposed $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan.
President Joe Biden visited the reliably Republican state of Louisiana on Thursday, speaking in the hurricane-battered city of Lake Charles while touting his proposed $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan.
Georgia law grants paid parental leave to state, public school employees
State employees, including public school teachers, receive 120 hours of paid parental leave.
State employees, including public school teachers, receive 120 hours of paid parental leave.
Biden nullifies rule that made it easier to classify gig workers as contractors
The Biden administration nullified a Trump-era rule Wednesday that would have made it easier to classify workers as independent contractors.
The Biden administration nullified a Trump-era rule Wednesday that would have made it easier to classify workers as independent contractors.
Models predict steep drop in COVID-19 cases in US by July, if vaccinations keep pace
As the US COVID-19 vaccine roll-out slows, the Biden administration is focusing on a new goal: getting at least 70% of American adults at least one shot by July Fourth.
As the US COVID-19 vaccine roll-out slows, the Biden administration is focusing on a new goal: getting at least 70% of American adults at least one shot by July Fourth.
Biden says restaurants are at ‘top of the list’ to receive more COVID-19 aid
President Biden said right now only about a quarter of restaurant owners in the country are expected to return to normal operations within the next six months. He’s hoping his American Rescue Plan can change that.
President Biden said right now only about a quarter of restaurant owners in the country are expected to return to normal operations within the next six months. He’s hoping his American Rescue Plan can change that.
Oversight board maintains Trump’s Facebook suspension, but scolds company for indefinite ban
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
'Heart' of Duluth High, beloved Gwinnett County teacher dies
Duluth High School students and staff remember social studies teacher Geri Flanary as the "heart" of the school.
Duluth High School students and staff remember social studies teacher Geri Flanary as the "heart" of the school.
Gov. Kemp signs teacher pipeline bill into law
Teachers in Georgia will soon be getting another boost in their paycheck after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the so-called "Teacher Pipeline Package" into law. It includes six different pieces of legislation, aiming to recruit, retain and increase training for educators across Georgia.
Teachers in Georgia will soon be getting another boost in their paycheck after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the so-called "Teacher Pipeline Package" into law. It includes six different pieces of legislation, aiming to recruit, retain and increase training for educators across Georgia.
Judge orders DOJ to release memo on Trump obstruction during Russia investigation
A federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during the Russia investigation.
A federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during the Russia investigation.
Derek Chauvin moves to have guilty verdicts thrown out, asks for new trial
Derek Chauvin’s attorney filed a motion asking the court to throw out his guilty verdicts and schedule a new trial Tuesday.
Derek Chauvin’s attorney filed a motion asking the court to throw out his guilty verdicts and schedule a new trial Tuesday.
Trump launches new communications platform months after Twitter, Facebook ban
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook.
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook.
‘They’re not going to be a party’: Bush warns GOP against ‘White Anglo-Saxon Protestantism’ exclusivity
Former President George W. Bush repeated his criticism of the Republican Party, warning members the GOP will cease to exist if they choose to isolate themselves from other races and cultures.
Former President George W. Bush repeated his criticism of the Republican Party, warning members the GOP will cease to exist if they choose to isolate themselves from other races and cultures.