5 Jonesboro council members skip out on emergency meeting addressing voter suppression
On Monday, Mayor Dr. Donya L. Sartor called a special meeting. She said she had heard concerns from residents and was hoping the council would take another look at who would handle the election. But the majority of the council, the five members who voted to have the city run the election, didn't show up.
On Monday, Mayor Dr. Donya L. Sartor called a special meeting. She said she had heard concerns from residents and was hoping the council would take another look at who would handle the election. But the majority of the council, the five members who voted to have the city run the election, didn't show up.
Georgia Supreme Court rules against Trump's efforts to block election probe grand jury
The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled against former President Donald Trump's latest attempts to quash the Georgia election probe.
The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled against former President Donald Trump's latest attempts to quash the Georgia election probe.
Ex-Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appointed to Biden's Export Council
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has a new job in the Biden administration.
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has a new job in the Biden administration.
Fulton County election workers ask for 'severe' sanctions on Giuliani over defamation evidence
Two Fulton County election workers are asking a judge to severely sanction Rudy Giuliani for failing to turn over evidence connected to their defamation lawsuit.
Two Fulton County election workers are asking a judge to severely sanction Rudy Giuliani for failing to turn over evidence connected to their defamation lawsuit.
Georgia Democratic lawmaker jumps to Republican Party after deep disagreements
A Georgia state legislator from Atlanta switched to the Republican Party on Tuesday, after being at odds with Democrats for reasons including her support for school vouchers and disciplining prosecutors.
A Georgia state legislator from Atlanta switched to the Republican Party on Tuesday, after being at odds with Democrats for reasons including her support for school vouchers and disciplining prosecutors.
Controversial Douglas County judge must face disciplinary panel Sept. 5
Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson must appear Sept. 5 to answer 40 allegations of alleged judicial misconduct.
Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson must appear Sept. 5 to answer 40 allegations of alleged judicial misconduct.
Republicans sue over rejection of nominee to Fulton County election board
The Republican Party's lawsuit called Fulton County officials' rejection of one of their nominees to the county's election board a "cynical act of partisanship."
The Republican Party's lawsuit called Fulton County officials' rejection of one of their nominees to the county's election board a "cynical act of partisanship."
Georgia law banning most gender-affirming care for minors gets another hearing
The new Georgia law that stops minors from receiving most gender-affirming care will remain in effect. A federal judge did not make a decision Wednesday on whether to block the law, instead pushing that decision until after another hearing.
The new Georgia law that stops minors from receiving most gender-affirming care will remain in effect. A federal judge did not make a decision Wednesday on whether to block the law, instead pushing that decision until after another hearing.
Federal judge to hear request to block Georgia's gender-affirming care ban
A federal judge will hear an emergency request by the families of four transgender children to block a new Georgia law that bans minors from receiving most gender-affirming care.
A federal judge will hear an emergency request by the families of four transgender children to block a new Georgia law that bans minors from receiving most gender-affirming care.
Georgia Democrat addresses Raffensperger’s call for harsher punishment for election violations
As officials begin to set their sights on the 2024 presidential election, Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is calling on state lawmakers to put stricter punishments in place for those attempting to meddle in state elections. A Democratic senator says there's more to consider.
As officials begin to set their sights on the 2024 presidential election, Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is calling on state lawmakers to put stricter punishments in place for those attempting to meddle in state elections. A Democratic senator says there's more to consider.
Parents sue after Georgia law banning some gender-affirming care for kids takes effect
A law banning minors from receiving most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone therapies is officially in place as of Saturday. But now, some families are fighting back by filing a lawsuit to block the new law.
A law banning minors from receiving most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone therapies is officially in place as of Saturday. But now, some families are fighting back by filing a lawsuit to block the new law.
Georgia parents of transgender children sue to block state's gender-affirming care ban
Parents of four transgender children are trying to stop a law from going into effect Saturday that would ban most gender-affirming surgeries for Georgians under 18-years-old.
Parents of four transgender children are trying to stop a law from going into effect Saturday that would ban most gender-affirming surgeries for Georgians under 18-years-old.
Georgia's reaction to Supreme Court affirmative action ruling
Reactions to the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative actions.
Reactions to the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative actions.
Georgia Secretary of State testifies in federal Trump election probe
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's office has confirmed that he spoke with investigators from Jack Smith's office on Wednesday about former President Donald Trump and his allies' attempts to overturn the 2020 election loss.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's office has confirmed that he spoke with investigators from Jack Smith's office on Wednesday about former President Donald Trump and his allies' attempts to overturn the 2020 election loss.
These new laws go into effect in Georgia on July 1
Laws banning most gender-affirming surgeries for minors, allowing pregnant moms to get government assistance, and punishing gang members more harshly are among the new changes going into effect in Georgia starting in July.
Laws banning most gender-affirming surgeries for minors, allowing pregnant moms to get government assistance, and punishing gang members more harshly are among the new changes going into effect in Georgia starting in July.
Survey seeks Latino voter input in metro Atlanta
US Census data shows in the last decade, Georgia’s Latino community has grown nearly 32%.
US Census data shows in the last decade, Georgia’s Latino community has grown nearly 32%.
Georgia officials won't take over elections in state's largest county, debunk conspiracies
Georgia's State Election Board won't take over running elections in the state's most populous county, ending an investigation that had sparked fears of partisan meddling.
Georgia's State Election Board won't take over running elections in the state's most populous county, ending an investigation that had sparked fears of partisan meddling.
Will Georgia's voting system be secure in 2024?
Critics are calling out the state’s plan to wait until after the 2024 presidential election to install a software update on voting equipment, but election leaders say it’s just not feasible.
Critics are calling out the state’s plan to wait until after the 2024 presidential election to install a software update on voting equipment, but election leaders say it’s just not feasible.
Tucker mayor walks out of meeting as council votes on non-discrimination ordinance
On what was the seven-year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting, the city of Tucker sought to shore up protections of the LGBTQ+ community, among others, by voting on a non-discrimination ordinance. The mayor left the room as the council voted Monday night.
On what was the seven-year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting, the city of Tucker sought to shore up protections of the LGBTQ+ community, among others, by voting on a non-discrimination ordinance. The mayor left the room as the council voted Monday night.
Security to tighten ahead of potential indictments in Trump election probe
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office says it is preparing for security as the Trump election probe into whether former President Donald Trump and his allies criminally meddled in the 2020 election in Georgia could result in indictments as early as July.
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office says it is preparing for security as the Trump election probe into whether former President Donald Trump and his allies criminally meddled in the 2020 election in Georgia could result in indictments as early as July.