An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Georgia allowed an off-site doctor to perform unwanted gynecological procedures on detained women in a failure of human rights, the bipartisan U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations has found. “Female detainees in Georgia were subjected by a [Department of Homeland Security]-contracted doctor to excessive, invasive, and often unnecessary gynecological […]
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Fulton County judge strikes down Georgia’s abortion ban
A Fulton County Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday that the state cannot enforce a 2019 Georgia law banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Judge Robert McBurney’s ruling found key provisions of the abortion ban were void “ab initio,” or from the start, because they violate the U.S. Constitution – as it […]
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Thanksgiving travel is expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels
AAA predicts 54.6 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving. While that national figure remains slightly below pre-pandemic levels, travel in Georgia is forecast to be one of the busiest in nearly two decades (since 2005). AAA forecasts more than 1.6 million Georgians will travel 50 miles or more for […]
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Where are refugees in Georgia arriving from?
Stacker compiled countries where refugees are arriving from in Georgia using data from the Refugee Processing Center.
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Georgia man who shot at repo workers gets 10 years in prison
ATHENS — An Athens resident prosecutors say has a violent criminal history who shot at two people attempting to repossess a vehicle and then led police on a high-speed chase, was sentenced to the maximum prison term allowed under federal guidelines for illegally possessing a firearm. Ceddrick Demon Mercery, also known as Stunt, was sentenced […]
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Raphael Warnock sues to force Saturday voting during runoff
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock and his Democratic allies have filed a lawsuit challenging the absence of Saturday early voting ahead of next month’s Georgia runoff against Republican challenger Herschel Walker. Warnock held a slight lead over Walker after votes from the Nov. 8 general election were counted. But neither candidate gained more than 50% of […]
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DeKalb County will open warming centers this weekend
With temperatures expected to dip near freezing Saturday night, DeKalb County will be opening several warming centers for residents who need heat. Warming centers will be open in the following DeKalb County locations on Nov. 16 through 18 beginning at 8 p.m. Anyone staying in the warming centers must follow the county’s COVID-19 protocols that […]
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Lumpkin City Council member accused of impersonating a police officer
Lumpkin City Council Member Nikita Seay was arrested and charged with three counts of impersonating a public officer, false imprisonment, three counts of stalking, and violation of oath by a public officer. The GBI was asked by the Lumpkin Police Department to investigate an incident that occurred in Lumpkin on Sept. 30 involving Seay. During the […]
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It’s a rainy day in Georgia. Don’t forget to turn your headlights on
Today is cold and rainy throughout Georgia. Forsyth County officials are reminding drivers to turn on their headlights during rainy weather and that running lights are not enough for other drivers to see your vehicle properly in the rain. Drivers should also be mindful of turning their headlines on at dusk since the time change. […]
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Fire Warning: Be careful when using space heaters and fireplaces
With the recent cold weather across the majority of Georgia, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is encouraging Georgians to remain vigilant while using home heating equipment. Heating equipment like space heaters and fireplaces can become fire hazards when used improperly. The Numbers: Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires in […]