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Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns announces a batch of bills at the Capitol Feb. 4 to support Georgia families. Credit: Georgia General Assembly livestream.
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Proposed Georgia domestic violence registry draws debate

Proposed Georgia domestic violence registry draws debate Georgia Republicans announced a slew of bills last week to support Georgia families, including legislation to create a registry of domestic violence offenders. House Bill 1142 would create a time-limited, statewide domestic violence offender registry within the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. “Here in Georgia, we believe in second chances, but we will not ignore patterns of recurring violence, and we will prioritize the […]

todayFebruary 13, 2026 7

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, Republican
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Raffensperger appoints attorney to lead probe of alleged $140M Ponzi scheme

Raffensperger appoints attorney to lead probe of alleged $140M Ponzi scheme Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger named the attorney to head the investigation of First Liberty Building & Loan, the company accused by federal regulators of running a $140 million Ponzi scheme. Jason Doss, a veteran securities fraud attorney, will lead the probe in the lender with connections to GOP leaders. “Throughout my career, I’ve been a fierce advocate […]

todayFebruary 2, 2026 4

Kathy Lewis speaks at a news conference Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the Georgia Capitol supporting legislation that would limit high-speed police chases in residential areas.
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Advocates rally at Capitol for bill to curb high-speed police chases

Advocates rally at Capitol for bill to curb high-speed police chases A suspect ran from law enforcement officers. After a police pursuit, the suspect crashed his vehicle. David Johnson’s uncle was an innocent bystander who suffered injuries due to the crash. “I don't want that to happen to anybody else's family because that's truly traumatizing and just really painful,” Johnson said. Johnson, a student at Savannah State University, stood with […]

todayJanuary 30, 2026 5

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Georgia Democrats escalate criticism of ICE after second U.S. citizen killed in federal operations

Georgia Democrats escalate criticism of ICE after second U.S. citizen killed in federal operations Georgia Democrats have increased criticism of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations following the second killing of an American citizen in 17 days. U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock have stated they will oppose any government funding package that does not either remove funding for ICE or add protections for civil liberties. “Massively deployed and […]

todayJanuary 26, 2026 69 3

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Former Georgia lawmaker pleads guilty to fraud over COVID unemployment benefits

Former Georgia lawmaker pleads guilty to fraud over COVID unemployment benefits A former Georgia House member pleaded guilty last week in charges related to collecting federal unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Former state Rep. Karen Bennett, D-Stone Mountain, pleaded guilty to one count of making false statements to collect $13,940 in federal unemployment benefits and supplements in 2020. "Bennett was elected to represent her fellow citizens and took a […]

todayJanuary 26, 2026 6 1

Barbed sharp wire on the background of the blue sky. Illegal immigration concept, unfreedom concept, prison concept, restricted area, modern politics. High quality photo
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Three killed, 14 injured in fight at Georgia state prison

Three killed, 14 injured in fight at Georgia state prison A fight broke out in a Georgia state prison Sunday that resulted in the deaths of three people and injuries to 14 others including a correctional officer. The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) released a statement that said violence erupted in an outdoor area of Washington State Prison in Davisboro and was mediated within 90 minutes. The agency said the […]

todayJanuary 13, 2026 8

The Chattahoochee River at Paces Mill Park in Atlanta Georgia.
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Hateful symbols found spray-painted along Vickery Creek Trail in Chattahoochee park

Hateful symbols found spray-painted along Vickery Creek Trail in Chattahoochee park A man came across hateful images as he hiked an area belonging to the National Park Service. Pastor Brian Webb told Atlanta News First that he spotted multiple swastikas spray painted on trees on the Vickery Creek Trail in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. “Today, I was met with a disgusting scene,” said in a video on social […]

todayDecember 26, 2025 7 1

Atlanta skyline aerial at Autumn showing the Bank of America plaza and other skyscrapers and cityscape of Atlanta.
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Man gets life sentences after conviction in Atlanta-linked terror plot

Man gets life sentences after conviction in Atlanta-linked terror plot A Kenyan man has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms after being convicted by a federal jury for plans to conduct a terrorist attack in Atlanta. Cholo Abdi Abdullah, 34, was sentenced this week to the two life sentences and a lifetime of supervised release, according to CBS News. A federal jury convicted Abdullah in November 2024 for conspiring […]

todayDecember 26, 2025 7

Classroom bathed in sunlight, with rows of empty desks and chairs, awaiting the beginning of a new school day
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Rockdale parents demand action after multiple teacher assault allegations

Rockdale parents demand action after multiple teacher assault allegations Rockdale County parents called for additional action by the school district after multiple allegations of teachers assaulting students. Danielle Offett said her 13-year-old son was repeatedly hit by his teacher on Dec. 1 at Conyers Middle School. Offett watched footage captured on the classroom camera, and the teacher, Melvin McClain, was arrested, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Offett, along with other […]

todayDecember 23, 2025 8