Images of 9/11 attack, porn interrupt voting machine hearing
A federal hearing on a challenge to Georgia’s voting machines was interrupted Friday when someone began posting video and symbols during the live Zoom session, including images from the Sept. 11 attacks, a swastika and pornography.
A federal hearing on a challenge to Georgia’s voting machines was interrupted Friday when someone began posting video and symbols during the live Zoom session, including images from the Sept. 11 attacks, a swastika and pornography.
Judge: Voters can’t abolish embattled GA police department
Voters can’t try to abolish an embattled Georgia police department that was wrapped in controversy even before the department oversaw the initial investigation into the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, a judge ruled Friday.
Voters can’t try to abolish an embattled Georgia police department that was wrapped in controversy even before the department oversaw the initial investigation into the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, a judge ruled Friday.
Another showdown set this week over Georgia voting machines
Voting integrity activists will try this week to convince a federal judge that Georgia should scrap its brand new touchscreen voting machines in favor of hand-marked paper ballots. The state, meanwhile, will ask her not to order any changes, especially with an election looming.
Voting integrity activists will try this week to convince a federal judge that Georgia should scrap its brand new touchscreen voting machines in favor of hand-marked paper ballots. The state, meanwhile, will ask her not to order any changes, especially with an election looming.
Campaigning on the clock? Gwinnett DA files ethics complaint against his opponent
The race for Gwinnett County District Attorney just got more interesting.
The race for Gwinnett County District Attorney just got more interesting.
1,000 people double-voted in Georgia primary, secretary of state says
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Tuesday that 1,000 Georgians voted twice in the state’s June 9 primary, a felony that he said will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Tuesday that 1,000 Georgians voted twice in the state’s June 9 primary, a felony that he said will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Early voting begins in District 5 to fill remainder of John Lewis' term
Seven candidates have qualified to fill the seat of the late Rep. John Lewis and serve less than 100 days in Congress.
Seven candidates have qualified to fill the seat of the late Rep. John Lewis and serve less than 100 days in Congress.
Gov. Kemp encourages Georgians to follow health guidelines this Labor Day
Gov. Brian Kemp says the health and well-being of the state rests with Georgians as they observe the holiday weekend.
Gov. Brian Kemp says the health and well-being of the state rests with Georgians as they observe the holiday weekend.
Georgia candidate’s post removed for inciting violence
Facebook removed a photo illustration showing a Republican congressional candidate in Georgia posing with a rifle next to three Democratic House members, saying Friday that it violated the social media platform’s policy against inciting violence.
Facebook removed a photo illustration showing a Republican congressional candidate in Georgia posing with a rifle next to three Democratic House members, saying Friday that it violated the social media platform’s policy against inciting violence.
Auburn student center to honor Georgia chief justice
The student center at Auburn University will be named in honor of the chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, Harold D. Melton, trustees decided Friday.
The student center at Auburn University will be named in honor of the chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, Harold D. Melton, trustees decided Friday.
Georgia county where Black man shot sues over policing vote
The commissioners of a coastal Georgia county where Black man Ahmaud Arbery was fatally shot after being pursued by armed white men are suing to stop a referendum on abolishing the county police department.
The commissioners of a coastal Georgia county where Black man Ahmaud Arbery was fatally shot after being pursued by armed white men are suing to stop a referendum on abolishing the county police department.
Recount gives Bo Hatchett GOP nod in Georgia Senate race
A Republican candidate for a northeast Georgia state Senate seat is still ahead after a recount, meaning he has won his party’s nomination.
A Republican candidate for a northeast Georgia state Senate seat is still ahead after a recount, meaning he has won his party’s nomination.
Kemp names former trooper as new emergency management chief
Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday named a Department of Public Safety officer as the next director of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency.
Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday named a Department of Public Safety officer as the next director of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency.
Judge: Georgia must extend deadline for accepting absentee ballots
A federal judge has ordered Georgia to extend its deadline for accepting mail-in ballots for November's general election from the close of polls on Election Day until three days later.
A federal judge has ordered Georgia to extend its deadline for accepting mail-in ballots for November's general election from the close of polls on Election Day until three days later.
Mayor Bottoms issues order expanding voter access in Atlanta
Bottoms' new order doubles the number of hours that City of Atlanta employees can take off to vote, among other things.
Bottoms' new order doubles the number of hours that City of Atlanta employees can take off to vote, among other things.
Election investigations of absentee ballots and double voting in southeast Georgia underway
Secretary of State and Long County Board of Elections and Registration have opened investigations of absentee ballot irregularities, including double voting by some citizens in the last election.
Secretary of State and Long County Board of Elections and Registration have opened investigations of absentee ballot irregularities, including double voting by some citizens in the last election.
SK Battery announces major change as homeowners complain some workers have become troublesome neighbors
Some Jackson County residents complain the new $2.6 billion battery plant under construction there is starting to wear out its welcome before it even opens.
Some Jackson County residents complain the new $2.6 billion battery plant under construction there is starting to wear out its welcome before it even opens.
Magistrate judge claims absentee ballot mistakes cost him election
An Atlanta attorney wants election results for Magistrate Judge in Long County Georgia thrown out because of absentee ballot and other voting irregularities
An Atlanta attorney wants election results for Magistrate Judge in Long County Georgia thrown out because of absentee ballot and other voting irregularities
Internet trolls 'Zoom bomb' Hall County Democratic Party meeting
Internet trolls targeted the Hall County Democratic Party during their Zoom meeting Monday night.
Internet trolls targeted the Hall County Democratic Party during their Zoom meeting Monday night.
North Georgia lake homeowners battle landfill liquid discharged into their lake
Nottely Lake homeowners are alarmed about a landfill liquid, trucked from miles away by powerful State Senator, Steve Gooch, to a local waste water treatment plant and discharged into the Lake.
Nottely Lake homeowners are alarmed about a landfill liquid, trucked from miles away by powerful State Senator, Steve Gooch, to a local waste water treatment plant and discharged into the Lake.
Georgia state Rep. Vernon Jones: 'We are free people with free minds'
A Democratic Georgia lawmaker who endorsed President Donald Trump spoke Monday during the first day of the Republican National Convention.
A Democratic Georgia lawmaker who endorsed President Donald Trump spoke Monday during the first day of the Republican National Convention.