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Georgia seeks appellate review after judge dismisses Cop City RICO charges against 56 defendants

Georgia appeals dismissal of racketeering charges tied to Cop City protests Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is asking the state Court of Appeals to immediately review a trial court decision that dismissed racketeering charges against most defendants accused in connection with protests against the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. According to The Georgia Sun, a Fulton County Superior Court judge dismissed the racketeering count on Dec. 30, 2025, ruling that the attorney general […]

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Opinion

(Guest Opinion by Al Pearson) Elections in Georgia: Why They Can Be Trusted

(Guest Opinion by Al Pearson) Elections in Georgia: Why They Can Be Trusted Donald Trump’s preoccupation with the 2020 presidential election remains very much alive. In his telling, the Democrats not only stole the 2020 election, they were so “good at cheating” they could do it again in 2026. This reflects a dismal view of human nature in a society where we trust in the honesty, competence and good will […]

January 24, 2026 440 5 2

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Education

Emergency alert lifted at Morris Brown College after threat investigation

Emergency alert lifted at Morris Brown College after threat investigation Normal operations have resumed at Morris Brown College after a threatening email prompted an emergency alert and a police presence on the Atlanta campus Thursday morning. College officials initially urged students not to come to campus and instructed them to check their email and text messages for updates. In a message sent through the school’s emergency system, administrators said they […]

January 23, 2026 44 1

Hogg Hummock is among the historic sites named in the Places in the Peril list published by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. (Courtesy of the Georgia Trust)

Housing

McIntosh County voters overturn Sapelo Island zoning ordinance in Gullah Geechee referendum

McIntosh County voters overturn Sapelo Island zoning ordinance in Gullah Geechee referendum McIntosh County voters on Tuesday repealed a controversial zoning ordinance affecting Sapelo Island, marking a major victory for the island’s Gullah Geechee residents after a prolonged fight to preserve their community and culture. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the referendum overturns a 2023 decision by the McIntosh County Commission that allowed significantly larger homes to be built in the […]

January 22, 2026 28

People fighting for immigrants to have a right to safety in America.

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Community

Georgia advocates raise concerns over ICE enforcement and fear in rural communities

Georgia advocates raise concerns over ICE enforcement and fear in rural communities National concern over immigration enforcement is growing, including in Georgia, as advocacy groups point to videos circulating online that show how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests are being carried out. In Georgia, organizers say what they’re seeing does not align with federal claims that enforcement efforts are focused primarily on violent crime. Kris Mecholsky, cofounder of Savannah […]

January 20, 2026 31 1

Community

Health advocates spotlight free nicotine-quitting program during MLK Day observances

Health advocates spotlight free nicotine-quitting program during MLK Day observances As communities across Georgia observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day, health advocates used the moment to spotlight long-term support for people trying to quit nicotine, including the free, evidence-based EX Program. The program is operated by Truth Initiative, a nonprofit focused on ending tobacco and nicotine addiction, and has helped people quit since 2008. Developed in partnership with the Mayo […]

January 20, 2026 22

Politics

Former DeKalb County schools superintendent arrested amid assault, child cruelty case

Former DeKalb County schools superintendent arrested amid assault, child cruelty case A former DeKalb County Schools superintendent facing federal charges was arrested Saturday in a domestic violence case in DeKalb County. According to the DeKalb County Police Department, officers responded to a domestic call in the 1800 block of Chedworth Lane. Investigators said a verbal argument between Devon Horton and his wife became physical. Police said Horton was charged with […]

January 19, 2026 19

The new Trilith Live space hosts everything from comedy shows to nonprofit events.

Featured

Georgia film industry faces ongoing slowdown, studios turn to live entertainment

Georgia film industry faces ongoing slowdown, studios turn to live entertainment Georgia’s film industry continues to navigate a slowdown following the 2023 writers’ strike, which halted production for nearly five months and reduced overall activity across the state. For more than a decade, major films and television shows have been produced at Trilith Studios in Fayetteville. With fewer projects moving forward, the complex has expanded into live entertainment and other […]

January 19, 2026 34

Stone carving of Martin Luther King Jr in Washington DC.

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Politics

Metro Atlanta students honor MLK’s legacy through speeches and classroom lessons

Metro Atlanta students honor MLK’s legacy through speeches and classroom lessons As schools across metro Atlanta marked the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., students stepped forward to share his message in their own voices — from elementary classrooms in Gwinnett County to the pulpit of a historic Atlanta church. At Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy, seventh grader Siera White prepared for an enormous honor. Selected from a […]

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