State of Georgia
Recent News About State of Georgia
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Fulton County grand jury wraps up report on allegations against Trump in 2020 election
The Fulton County grand jury looking into whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to overturn his defeat in Georgia's 2020 presidential election has wrapped up its report after six months, a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta said.
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Georgia nonprofit suffers flooding, struggles to stay afloat
Care4All Children Services is doing what it can to stay afloat after suffering massive flooding as a result of pipes in the building rupturing during the state's recent cold spell.
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Georgia's Ossoff's Prison Camera Reform Act goes into effect
A bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) that mandates federal prisons to upgrade faulty security camera systems has been signed into law.
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'You can see where they cut through our fence': Gwinnett County ballet company trailers stolen
The theft of two trailers which were being used for an upcoming production of “The Nutcracker” has left a Gwinnett County, Georgia, ballet company at least $20,000 in the hole.
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'I want his family to know that he was our family as well': Funeral held for fallen Gwinnett County Officer Scott Riner
In a funeral service for fallen Gwinnett County police officer Scott Riner last week, family and friends gathered to pay tribute and celebrate his life.
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Sean Murphy to join Atlanta Braves: “I think there’s a lot of great things about Atlanta."
'I think Atlanta is a great place to start": Catcher Sean Murphy joins Atlanta Braves
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Georgia's Duncan on state's Senate runoff election: 'The most disappointing ballot I've ever stared at in my entire life'
Georgia's Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan said he couldn’t bring himself to vote for either candidate in the state's recent Senate runoff and simply left his polling place without voting.
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'Using physical violence to attack students and/or stage will not be tolerated': Gwinnett County superintendent speaks out after alleged altercation between student and teacher
An alteration at Discovery High leading one student to face criminal charges and disciplinary action for allegedly assaulting a teacher has prompted a response from Gwinnett County Superintendent Calvin Watts, who insists physical violence will not be tolerated.
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'Technology can transform how urban and rural communities live and commute': Electric aircraft plant to open near Atlanta
A $118 million electric aircraft plant near Atlanta is in the works, creating the potential for up to 1,000 jobs in the area, according to a Nov. 14 report by Fox 5 Atlanta.
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'They are someone's son, someone's brother': Protesters gather outside Gwinnett County Jail after three men die in custody
Protests brewed outside the Gwinnett County Jail recently, as activists demanded answers and better conditions following the deaths of three men killed in police custody.
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'They are human beings': Protest ensues outside Gwinnett County Jail after three men killed behind bars
After three men were killed behind bars at the Gwinnett County Jail, protesters gathered outside the facility, demanding answers and better conditions.
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SOS Raffensperger predicts record voter turnout this year, 190,000 absentee ballots already requested: 'We think we'll see record turnout for this state election'
With more than 4 million ballots cast in the 2018 state election, Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said he expects to see record turnout for this year’s state election.
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‘That means a lot to me’: Braves sign Strider to 6-year, $75 million contract
In the team's latest move to shore up its World Series winning core, the Atlanta Braves have re-signed pitcher Spencer Strider to a six-year, $75 million deal.
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Georgia State Election Board holds meeting discussing voting equipment breach to assure public 'elections will run smoothly'
As the Georgia State Election Board met in a forum late last month, the conversation focused on 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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Gwinnett police identify body in local shooting: 'Detectives do have several leads on this case'
Gwinnett police have identified the body of a local teen found dead on a neighborhood basketball court as Timothy Buchannan of Lawrenceville, according to a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.
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Savannah school assignment phrases abortion ban as an 'abuse of power,' sparking outrage
Only a few months after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, a public school in Savannah asked children a hypothetical question about a state abortion ban and how best to deal "with this abuse of power."
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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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CEO of Helping Mamas diaper supply bank: 'Families are hurting'
The CEO of Helping Mamas Diaper supply bank recently said that approximately a third of Georgia parents are having trouble affording basic goods.
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Atlanta couple accused of scamming state unemployment system out of more than '$1.5 million'
An Atlanta couple allegedly scammed the Georgia unemployment system out of more than $1.5 million, according to a recent report by Fox 5 Atlanta.
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'I stand before you today to accept this charge': Perdue named chancellor of the University System of Georgia
Former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has been installed as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia, becoming the 14th person to hold the position, according to a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.