Civil rights groups file new lawsuit over Georgia voting law
Civil rights groups say Georgia's new voting law "is driven by blatant racism, represents politics at its very worst, and is clearly illegal,”
Groups file lawsuit challenging Georgia’s Republican-backed election law
The Georgia NAACP and other civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging Georgia’s new Republican-backed election law.
Report: Organizations call to move MLB All-Star Game, The Masters over voting law
Controversial Republican-backed reform of elections in Georgia is facing backlash, including calls to move major sporting events out of the state in protest.
Biden calls new Georgia election law 'Jim Crow in the 21st century'
President Joe Biden condemned a sweeping GOP-sponsored overhaul of Georgia’s elections. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp lashed back, accusing Biden of attempting to “destroy the sanctity and security of the ballot box.”
Armed man in body armor charged after walking into Atlantic Station grocery store, police say
The man taken into custody Wednesday afternoon after police said he walked into a grocery store wearing body armor and armed with five guns has been charged. Police also said their investigation into a suspicious package at the same location just hours after his detainment has ended.
Gun stores expecting surge in sales after calls for tougher gun control
Gun stores expecting a surge in sales after President Biden called for tougher gun control laws and a ban on assault weapons.
Driver arrested in deadly hit and run, 10-year old bicyclist struck and killed
The young victim in Monday's hit and run was returning home from a nearby store when tragedy struck. The 10-year old was riding his bicycle along Ebenezer Road when he was struck from behind by a passing motorist. Mourners placed flowers at the site where the little boy was killed.
Fayetteville man receives last paycheck in oil-covered pennies dumped on his driveway
A Fayetteville man said his last paycheck from his former employer came in the form of over 90,000 oil- or grease-covered pennies dumped on his driveway.
COVID-19 vaccine in Georgia: All adults eligible starting Thursday, governor says
Gov. Brian Kemp announced the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to all Georgians over 16 years old beginning Thursday.
President Biden, VP Harris visits CDC, meets with Asian-American leaders on Atlanta trip
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are wrapping up a visit to Atlanta on Friday addressing two major crises in America: the COVID-19 pandemic and the escalating violence against Asian Americans.
Millions pour into GoFundMe for Atlanta-area spa shooting victim
Support has been pouring in from across the country for the victims of the deadly spa shootings in metro Atlanta on Tuesday. That includes millions in financial support for the families.
Atlanta spa shootings: Medical examiner releases names of victims
The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office on Friday released the names of four additional people who were killed this week when a gunman entered three Atlanta-area spas and opened fire, killing eight people.
Kendrick Johnson murder case: Sheriff receives possible audio confession
Georgia authorities say they have an audio recording of someone admitting to the death of a Valdosta teenager whose body was found inside a rolled-up gym mat.
Atlanta spa shootings expose inequities around race, gender and sex
The killings in Atlanta follow a wave of recent attacks against Asian Americans since the coronavirus first entered the United States, with the majority of reports coming from women.
Marjorie Taylor Greene to face expulsion resolution from Dem congressman
The California congressman accuses Majorie Taylor Greene of supporting 'political violence' against Democrats.
Police: Missing 1-year-old Royalty Grisby found, teen suspect in custody
Missing 1-year-old Royalty Grisby has been found safe, according to DeKalb County Police.
Georgia sheriff spokesman removed from spa shootings case amid racist Facebook posts, controversial comments
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Capt. Jay Baker recently came under criticism for saying Wednesday that the 21-year-old man accused of carrying out the recent spa slayings that occurred in the Atlanta area had a "bad day."
Atlanta-area spa shootings: Police still working to notify victim families
During a press conference Thursday, Atlanta police released new details regarding their investigation into the deadly spa shootings, and said they were still working to notify families of the victims.
Atlanta-area spa shootings: President Biden orders flags lowered to honor victims
President Joe Biden has ordered the American flags at the White House and public buildings lowered to half-staff to honor the victims of the metro Atlanta spa shootings.
Atlanta shooting suspect Robert Long: What to know
Former classmates from Sequoyah High School say they were shocked when they heard he confessed to the murders.