Coalition of black leaders requests COVID-19 meeting with Gov. Kemp
As COVID-19 continues to ravage communities and economies across Georgia, black state lawmakers, medical professionals, lawyers and community organizers have joined forces to form the Georgia Coalition to Save Lives and hope to cast a brighter spotlight on the impact Covid19 is having on the state's black and rural communities.
As COVID-19 continues to ravage communities and economies across Georgia, black state lawmakers, medical professionals, lawyers and community organizers have joined forces to form the Georgia Coalition to Save Lives and hope to cast a brighter spotlight on the impact Covid19 is having on the state's black and rural communities.
Justice Department dropping criminal case against former Trump adviser Michael Flynn
In court documents being filed Thursday, the Justice Department said it is dropping the case “after a considered review of all the facts and circumstances of this case, including newly discovered and disclosed information," according to the Associated Press.
In court documents being filed Thursday, the Justice Department said it is dropping the case “after a considered review of all the facts and circumstances of this case, including newly discovered and disclosed information," according to the Associated Press.
Demorest Mayor calls rehiring of fired police chief a 1st Amendment victory
Demorest Mayor Rick Austin thinks his city has won a major victory for good government and the first amendment.
Demorest Mayor Rick Austin thinks his city has won a major victory for good government and the first amendment.
He began warning about a pandemic in 2005, fears Georgia still not ready for what might be next
He spent a career in Georgia state government preparing for a pandemic that, as it turned out, would happen only after he retired.
He spent a career in Georgia state government preparing for a pandemic that, as it turned out, would happen only after he retired.
Sen. Kelly Loeffler courts pro-life voters in virtual meeting
A day after earning the endorsement of the National Right to Life Committee, Sen. Kelly Loeffler met virtually with pro-life Georgians Wednesday.
A day after earning the endorsement of the National Right to Life Committee, Sen. Kelly Loeffler met virtually with pro-life Georgians Wednesday.
New campus sexual assault rules bolster rights of accused
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday finalized campus sexual assault rules that bolster the rights of the accused, reduce legal liabilities for schools and colleges, and narrow the scope of cases schools will be required to investigate.
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday finalized campus sexual assault rules that bolster the rights of the accused, reduce legal liabilities for schools and colleges, and narrow the scope of cases schools will be required to investigate.
Close to 20,000 teens have gotten their drivers license without taking a road test
Around 20,000 newly licensed drivers are on Georgia roads without ever having to take a road test. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the road test was suspended for teens and adults who have met all other requirements.
Around 20,000 newly licensed drivers are on Georgia roads without ever having to take a road test. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the road test was suspended for teens and adults who have met all other requirements.
Ad from Georgia Sen. Loeffler rebuts stock-trading criticism
Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler of Georgia is launching a $4 million statewide ad campaign that seeks to rebut criticism of stock transactions she made amid the coronavirus pandemic, as she faces stiff competition in a November special election.
Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler of Georgia is launching a $4 million statewide ad campaign that seeks to rebut criticism of stock transactions she made amid the coronavirus pandemic, as she faces stiff competition in a November special election.
Ad for Georgia Senate hopeful touts John Lewis’ backing
Georgia congressman John Lewis’ endorsement of Democratic Senate hopeful Jon Ossoff is the focus of a new television ad from Ossoff’s campaign that began airing statewide on Tuesday.
Georgia congressman John Lewis’ endorsement of Democratic Senate hopeful Jon Ossoff is the focus of a new television ad from Ossoff’s campaign that began airing statewide on Tuesday.
Top Georgia Democrats running for US Senate spar in debate
Two of the top Georgia Democrats vying to take on Republican Sen. David Perdue in November took hard swipes at each other during a virtual debate Sunday as criticism of the official response to the coronavirus took center stage.
Two of the top Georgia Democrats vying to take on Republican Sen. David Perdue in November took hard swipes at each other during a virtual debate Sunday as criticism of the official response to the coronavirus took center stage.
A Georgia coroner accused of stealing opponent’s signs
A Georgia coroner has been arrested in the theft of a political rival’s campaign signs, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Monday.
A Georgia coroner has been arrested in the theft of a political rival’s campaign signs, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Monday.
New bill proposes student loan forgiveness for health care workers on front lines of COVID-19 fight
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., introduced a bill on Tuesday that would forgive all federal and private student loan debt for front line healthcare workers risking their lives to fight the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., introduced a bill on Tuesday that would forgive all federal and private student loan debt for front line healthcare workers risking their lives to fight the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
Judge restores NY Democratic presidential primary on June 23
The New York Democratic primary will take place on June 23 as it is unconstitutional to cancel it.
The New York Democratic primary will take place on June 23 as it is unconstitutional to cancel it.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in hospital with infection, court says
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized Tuesday with an infection caused by a gallstone, but plans to take part in the court's arguments by telephone Wednesday, the Supreme Court said.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized Tuesday with an infection caused by a gallstone, but plans to take part in the court's arguments by telephone Wednesday, the Supreme Court said.
President Trump visits Arizona, highlighting PPE production and needs of Native Americans
Making himself Exhibit No. 1, President Donald Trump lifted off on Air Force One to visit a face mask factory in Arizona, demonstrating his determination to see the country move toward normal activity even as the coronavirus remains a threat.
Making himself Exhibit No. 1, President Donald Trump lifted off on Air Force One to visit a face mask factory in Arizona, demonstrating his determination to see the country move toward normal activity even as the coronavirus remains a threat.
Called to order: Supreme Court begins 1st arguments by phone
The changes are a result of the coronavirus pandemic, which has made holding courtroom sessions unsafe, especially with six justices aged 65 or older and at risk of getting seriously sick from the virus.
The changes are a result of the coronavirus pandemic, which has made holding courtroom sessions unsafe, especially with six justices aged 65 or older and at risk of getting seriously sick from the virus.
White House blocking Fauci testimony in coronavirus hearing, panel spokesman says
A spokesman for a key House panel said Friday that the White House has blocked Dr. Anthony Fauci from testifying next week at a hearing on the coronavirus outbreak.
A spokesman for a key House panel said Friday that the White House has blocked Dr. Anthony Fauci from testifying next week at a hearing on the coronavirus outbreak.
Absentee ballot requests for Georgia primary reach 1 million
More than a million voters have requested a mail-in ballot to vote in Georgia’s primary elections in June, an enormous increase driven by the coronavirus outbreak.
More than a million voters have requested a mail-in ballot to vote in Georgia’s primary elections in June, an enormous increase driven by the coronavirus outbreak.
Georgia Senate signals June likely for legislative restart
Leaders of the Georgia General Assembly are signaling that lawmakers won’t return to the Capitol until June, despite Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan continuing to say he would like to resume work in May.
Leaders of the Georgia General Assembly are signaling that lawmakers won’t return to the Capitol until June, despite Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan continuing to say he would like to resume work in May.
New White House press secretary McEnany holds 1st briefing
McEnany, who joined the White House last month, took the stage behind a podium that had quite literally been collecting cobwebs before the president began the practice of holding his own daily briefings due to the coronavirus, according to the Associated Press.
McEnany, who joined the White House last month, took the stage behind a podium that had quite literally been collecting cobwebs before the president began the practice of holding his own daily briefings due to the coronavirus, according to the Associated Press.