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The address that Tyrisha Davis listed as her residence when she registered as a mayoral candidate in Savannah is a vacant pink home, with a “For Rent” sign and a broken window. A neighbor said the home has been empty for weeks and the property manager does not recall anyone with her name renting the home.

Does Savannah’s Little-known Mayoral Candidate Actually Live in Savannah?

by Jake Shore | The Current and Margaret Coker | The CurrentNovember 7, 2023November 7, 2023

The 2023 Georgia high school football playoffs kick off on Friday (Nov. 10th) with dozens of matchups across the state. Stay with SBLive Sports for all of the scores throughout the 2023 Georgia high school football playoffs. The GHSA state playoffs culminate with state championship ...

Georgia High School Football Brackets: 2023 State Playoffs

by Gary AdornatoNovember 4, 2023

🚗 The Gist: Residents of Houston County are facing new and deceptive scam tactics, with some being falsely informed they've won a luxury vehicle.

Beware: New Scam Tactics Targeting Houston County Residents

by Thom ChandlerNovember 3, 2023November 3, 2023

A severely overcrowded Fulton County jail has become so dilapidated that inmates are able to fashion makeshift weapons by reaching into the walls, removing broken flooring, electrical coverings, and broken pipes, according to staff from Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.

Fulton County Jail Investigation Continues: Here’s What We Learned This Week

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderNovember 3, 2023

prison, prison cell, jail

Five Sentenced in North Georgia for Involvement in Sex Trafficking Scheme Spanning Over a Year

by Thom ChandlerOctober 31, 2023October 31, 2023

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff ATLANTA – Nearly 1,800 children in the custody of the state of Georgia were reported missing between 2018 and last year, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff revealed Friday. Ossoff, D-Ga., obtained those numbers from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children as part of an investigation a Senate subcommittee he chairs

Foster Care Failure: 1,800 Georgia Foster Children Missing Since 2018

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 27, 2023October 27, 2023

The Gist: Emory University President Gregory L. Fenves released a statement this week condemning antisemitic remarks made during a recent protest on campus.

Emory University President Says There Is ‘No Place at Emory’ for Antisemitism

by Kelly PostOctober 27, 2023

Jenna Ellis ATLANTA – A fourth defendant in Fulton County’s prosecution of former President Donald Trump on charges of interfering in Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results pleaded guilty Tuesday. Lawyer Jenna Ellis, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting false statements and writing, a felony, for her role in making false allegations

‘If I Knew Then What I Know Now, I Would Have Declined To Represent Donald Trump’

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 24, 2023January 7, 2024

The Gist: The Supreme Court of Georgia overturned a previous lower court decision, stating that the LIFE Act did not violate the U.S. Constitution when it was enacted.

Georgia’s Supreme Court Reverses Abortion Ruling

by Thom ChandlerOctober 24, 2023October 24, 2023

The Gist: Roswell resident Walter Juarez Guardado, age 37, was found dead under 20 feet of water after falling off his jet ski on Lake Lanier.

Body of Roswell Man Found in Lake Lanier

by Hannah Grace HaggardOctober 23, 2023October 23, 2023

The Gist: A man is missing in Lake Lanier after witnesses say he jumped off a jet ski and attempted to swim to shore.

Search Continues for Man Who Went Missing in Lake Lanier

by Hannah Grace HaggardOctober 22, 2023October 22, 2023

🚢 The Gist: The Coast Guard is on the lookout for a 31-foot fishing vessel, Carol Anne, that has gone overdue 80 miles offshore Brunswick, Georgia. The crew of three was last in contact six days ago.

Coast Guard Searches for Missing Fishing Boat off Georgia Coast

by Thom ChandlerOctober 21, 2023October 21, 2023

Kenneth Chesebro ATLANTA – Attorney Kenneth Chesebro pleaded guilty in Fulton County Superior Court Friday to illegally participating in an attempt to overturn Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results. Chesebro admitted working with Republican then-President Donald Trump and others to recruit Georgia Republicans to act as “fake” electors in asserting that Trump defeated Democrat Joe Biden

Another Trump Lawyer Pleads Guilty in Georgia Election Case

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 20, 2023January 7, 2024

Trump Ally Sidney Powell Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy To Commit Intentional Interference in 2020 Election

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 19, 2023

A week ago Saturday, rockets began to pour out of Gaza and Hamas militants stormed Israeli villages, killing and kidnapping civilians as well as military and police.

Georgians Take to the Streets in Response to War in Israel

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderOctober 14, 2023October 19, 2023

ATLANTA – Georgia lawmakers on both sides of the state Capitol are taking their first serious look this fall at how rapidly evolving artificial intelligence technology is likely to affect public policy. A House subcommittee formed to study the issue already has begun holding hearings, while two Senate committees are set to launch a parallel

What Should Georgia Lawmakers Do About AI?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 13, 2023October 13, 2023

WATCH: This Field-Level View of the Braves’ Game-Winning Double Play is So Good

by Dan GartlandOctober 10, 2023

The Gist: The Powerball jackpot found no claimant last night, skyrocketing the prize to a whopping $1.55 billion for the next draw on October 9, 2023.

No Powerball Winner Saturday. Jackpot Hit $1.55 Billion

by Thom ChandlerOctober 8, 2023October 10, 2023