State fires another DFCS worker over Barros child death case

Georgia DFCS has fired a third employee over the death of Sayra Barros, 8, allegedly beaten to death with a rolling pin. An independent investigation found Gwinnett DFCS manager Sasha Carr, who supervised the other fired workers, took steps to close an earlier abuse complaint, which might have saved Sayra's life, too early. Now another ex-worker who was blamed for closing that case wants an apology.

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Shiba Russell, in for S.E., hosts this episode of Battleground. We take an in-depth look at the presidential race through the eyes of voters in key swing states. We look at new polling out of Wisconsin and, bring you some of the reactions still pouring in from the pivotal Harris-Trump debate. We examine Trump's post-debate campaign stop in Arizona and why the state remains a top GOP target. Plus, more debate insights from Georgia voters and whether Harris' strong performance will boost Democratic chances

Judge strikes down North Dakota's abortion ban

A judge made his ruling based on a request from the state to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a North Dakota abortion clinic in 2022.

Jimmy Carter celebration at Fox Theatre: New details, tickets available

More details have been released about the star-studded musical tribute to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter ahead of his historic 100th birthday at the historic Fox Theatre in Atlanta on Sept. 17.

More women got tubal ligations after Roe v. Wade was overturned

A new study shows an increase in women opting for tubal ligations after Roe v. Wade was overturned, with the largest rise in states with abortion bans.

What to know about Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris

As of Wednesday, there had been nearly 337,800 visitors to vote.gov referred from Swift’s link that she included in her endorsement post, according to a General Services Administration spokesperson

Father of Springfield, Ohio boy killed in crash says Trump, Vance using death for 'political gain'

The father of the Springfield, Ohio 11-year-old killed in a school bus accident had some harsh and emotional words after Trump and Vance recently mentioned his son’s death as a reason to oppose immigration.

How do you register to vote? Taylor Swift encourages first-time voters

Taylor Swift encouraged first-time voters to register to vote, and suggested voting early in her latest Instagram post that endorsed Kamala Harris. Here’s information on how to do that.

Debate recap: How Trump, Harris addressed key issues

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris covered a wide range of topics in Tuesday’s debate. Here’s an issue-by-issue look at what they both said.

Cobb County election board meeting ends after someone yells 'heil Hitler'

The Cobb County Board of Elections abruptly ended its meeting on Monday after an unidentified individual shouted "heil Hitler" during the meeting.

Trump, Harris presidential debate in Philadelphia: Moment-by-moment recap

The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump showcased two separate visions for the country.

The first televised U.S. presidential debate was between two women

The historic event featured Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith and was televised on Nov. 4, 1956.

9/11 families call on Trump, Harris to oppose US-Saudi deal until kingdom admits involvement in terror attack

Over 3,000 family members of 9/11 victims are calling on Donald Trump and Kamala Harris to oppose any Middle East peace deal with Saudi Arabia unless the kingdom acknowledges its role in the 9/11 attacks. The advocacy group 9/11 Justice is pushing for accountability ahead of the 23rd anniversary of the attacks.

Who's winning in the race for president? Here's what polls say before the debate

Ahead of their first presidential debate, several polls have Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in a competitive race for the White House.

John Legend appearing on behalf of Harris-Walz campaign in Atlanta Monday

Grammy Award-winning artist John Legend will campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in Atlanta on Monday.