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Atlanta, Georgia, USA - August 25, 2013: Atlanta Police motorbikes parked at Centennial Olympic Park. The agency was formed in 1873 and has currently over 1,600 members on the force.
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Atlanta Citizen Review Board clears officers in 2022 fatal shooting

Atlanta Citizen Review Board clears officers in 2022 fatal shooting The Atlanta Citizen Review Board announced its first decision in an investigation of an officer-involved shooting in more than five years. The group determined that two Atlanta police officers were justified in their actions when they fatally shot Nygil Cullins, 22, on May 18, 2022, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Not everybody is going to be happy with our determination, […]

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Atlanta, Georgia, USA - August 25, 2013: Atlanta Police motorbikes parked at Centennial Olympic Park. The agency was formed in 1873 and has currently over 1,600 members on the force.
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Georgia bill could restrict access to mug shots, police body camera footage

Georgia bill could restrict access to mug shots, police body camera footage Georgia lawmakers are considering a bill that could make it more difficult to get mug shots and local police body camera footage. Senate Bill 482 passed the Senate on Crossover Day 53-0 and is now in the House Public Safety and Homeland Security committee.  If enacted, the bill would require in-person, notarized requests for mug shots and police […]

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Atlanta, Georgia, USA - August 25, 2013: Atlanta Police motorbikes parked at Centennial Olympic Park. The agency was formed in 1873 and has currently over 1,600 members on the force.
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South Fulton Police prevent planned “Teen Takeover” at Welcome All Park

South Fulton Police prevent planned “Teen Takeover” at Welcome All Park South Fulton Police Department thwarted a “teen takeover” Monday as they monitored a reported takeover of Welcome All Park on Will Lee Road. A “takeover” happens when teenagers organize on social media to gather at public spaces. The South Fulton Police Department said flyers encouraging teens to gather in the park were posted prompting the department to increase their […]

todayMarch 10, 2026 22

State Rep. Leesa Hagan speaks about House Bill 1142 at the Capitol Feb. 4 to support Georgia families. Credit: Georgia General Assembly livestream.
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Advocates push firearm limits as Georgia domestic violence deaths rise

Advocates push firearm limits as Georgia domestic violence deaths rise Fatality rates involving domestic violence are increasing in Georgia, and while Georgia Republicans look to establish an offender registry, activist groups are looking at different approaches. Karimah Dillard, the director of policy for the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, said the organization is looking at evidence-based approaches to address the issue. One key component is firearms because they are responsible […]

todayFebruary 16, 2026 14

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 […]

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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 23

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 […]

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Sen. Jon Ossoff speaks onstage during the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation 2025 Good Trouble Gala at Flourish Atlanta on May 29, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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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 […]

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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 […]

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