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House Jan. 6 committee drops subpoena against Trump
With its work coming to an end and the panel that carried it out on the verge of dissolving, the House Jan. 6 committee has dropped its subpoena against former President Donald Trump, a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta said.
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'You're going to lose a number of people that cannot be jurors for that amount of time': Fulton County judge
As attorneys on both sides of the RICO case against Young Slime Life rapper Young Thug and others begin the jury selection process, the timeline could last as long as nine months for the trial to complete, according to a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.
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'The jury verdict and the sentence reflect the tragedy that Kobe’s family has had to endure for six years': Georgia woman sentenced to life in prison for 2016 murder of infant grandson
A Georgia woman has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of the 2016 murder of her nine-month-old grandson.
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Embattled building company CEO: 'Because we had so many issues with past builders, this was to create a more transparent system'
Mikel Muffley, the CEO of a high-end Atlanta home building company has been arrested after several of his clients accused of defrauding them and stealing money, Fox 5 reported.
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Walmart cancels holiday giveaway hosted by Gunna after release from jail: 'Gunna and the entire Goodr team were looking forward to brightening the holidays of the 1,000 families that registered'
Walmart has canceled a holiday giveaway that was to be hosted by Gunna in the wake of the Atlanta rap star recently accepting a plea deal on RICO Act related charges.
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'If I am nominated as your speaker, it will be because you trust me to keep building off of our success' : Burns
State Rep. Jon Burns is expected to be the next Georgia House Speaker, replacing David Ralston after being nominated in a clandestine vote.
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'It was unequivocally unconstitutional for governments—federal, state, or local— to ban abortions before viability': Georgia's six-week abortion ban overturned by judge
A Fulton Superior Court Judge has overturned the state's ban on abortion starting around six weeks into a pregnancy.
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'We continue our daily focus on improving our roster': Falcons trade Ridley to Jacksonville Jaguars
The Atlanta Falcons recently dealt suspended receiver Calvin Ridley to the Jacksonville Jaguars in a trade that could bring the team anywhere from a second to a six-round draft pick.
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Sandy Springs Police launch effort to reduce catalytic converter thefts': People lose thousands of dollars when their catalytic converter gets stolen'
Sandy Springs police have partnered with three local businesses in a new effort to try to cut down on catalytic converter thefts across the area.
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'My heart goes out the the parents of our young victims': Fulton County woman sentenced after dogs attacked two boys
Charlotte Landy will serve eight years, including one year in prison and three under house arrest after being found guilty of eight counts of reckless conduct when her dogs attacked and mauled two boys, the Fulton County Office of the Solicitor General announced last week.
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Proceedings begin in Georgia over abortion ban that 'forces pregnancy and childbirth upon countless Georgians'
Proceedings began Oct. 24 in an Atlanta courtroom in a case set to determine if Georgia will continue to ban abortion as early as six weeks into a pregnancy, according to a Fox 5 Atlanta report.
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Fulton schools transportation director: 'We're able to deliver those students quicker to the home and the school'
The Fulton County School System is poised to become the first in the country to make use of technology that gives school buses green lights at traffic signals.
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Trump on Herschel Walker amid controversy-struck campaign: 'Slandered and maligned'
Amid allegations sparking controversy of GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker’s (R-GA) campaign, former President Donald Trump is choosing to stand by his endorsed candidate.
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Atlanta rapper Gunna denied bond as he faces RICO charges
An Atlanta judge has again denied bond for local rap star Gunna on gang-related charges, meaning he will remain behind bars for the foreseeable future.
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Georgia GOP candidate Walker touts new campaign pitch of unity: 'A way we make it better is by coming together'
Georgia Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker is now pitching himself as someone who can bring all people of the state and country together, a recent report from FOX 5 Atlanta said.
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'I think what happened in Coffee County was despicable': Georgia election officials hold meeting to discuss voting equipment breach, security
The Georgia State Election Board gathered in a forum recently, aimed at reassuring board members and the general public that the state’s elections remain secure following the revelation of a breach of voting equipment in one county.
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Atlanta Braves CEO on hurricane fundraiser: 'We know there are many others who need help'
The Atlanta Braves are planning to dedicate the team’s Braves Foundation 50/50 raffle proceeds to helping victims of Hurricane Ian in Florida, where a massive cleanup effort is underway in the wake of all the damage and destruction left by the storm.
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Key-led Yellow Jackets stun Pittsburgh: 'I’ve known these guys have had it in them'
What a difference a week makes for the Georgia Tech football team. After hearing the news that their head coach Geoff Collins was fired (Sept. 26), the Yellow Jackets responded with a 26-21 upset win over No. 24 Pittsburgh on Saturday, Oct. 1.
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Georgia collects $4 billion in individual income tax revenue in Q3 2022
Georgia collected $4 billion in individual income taxes during the third quarter of 2022.
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Georgia Board of Regents terminates '215 degree programs'
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents has approved the termination of 215 degree programs and certifications.