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The following is a statement from the Chatham County Sheriff's Office regarding the health of Sheriff John T. Wilcher.

Chatham County Sheriff John T. Wilcher Hospitalized and in Critical Condition

by Thom ChandlerJune 16, 2024June 16, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris is interviewed by comedian Steve Harvey at 100 Black Men event in Atlanta June 14, 2024. Stanley Dunlap/Georgia Recorder

What Did Vice President Kamala Harris Say in Atlanta on Friday?

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderJune 15, 2024June 15, 2024

😅 The Gist: As Canada geese undergo their annual molting process, shedding flight feathers and temporarily unable to fly, Georgia residents are bracing themselves for a frustrating and messy few weeks.

Canada Geese Will Be Molting in Georgia Soon: Don’t Shoot Them

by Thom ChandlerJune 15, 2024June 15, 2024

🚨 The Gist: DeKalb County Watershed Management crews were on site to repair a broken water main near 2015 North Druid Hills Road and Buford Highway. Some residents experienced water service disruptions during the repairs.

DeKalb Crews Onsite to Repair Broken Water Main on North Druid Hills Road

by Thom ChandlerJune 14, 2024June 14, 2024

👏🏽 The Gist: A lucky player from Dacula purchased a Mega Millions ticket at a local Shell Gas Station and won $1 million in the June 11 drawing.

Dacula Resident Wins $1 Million Mega Millions Prize

by Thom ChandlerJune 13, 2024June 13, 2024

Britt, who introduced the legislation earlier this year alongside Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, said during brief debate the bill would assuage concerns about couples losing access to IVF, though Democrats said the measure fell short of providing real protections.

While Republicans and Democrats Play Politics IVF Protection Hangs in The Balance

by Jennifer ShuttJune 12, 2024June 12, 2024

Three Republicans from Georgia’s congressional delegation got a first-hand look Monday at what’s being done to improve mail processing at the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) regional center in Palmetto.

Mail Delays: 3 Georgia Congressmen Probe Problematic Postal Processing Center

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 10, 2024June 10, 2024

Discover the intricate dynamics of Georgia's political landscape as Donald Trump and Joe Biden gear up for the 2024 election. Explore the roles of key figures like Fani Willis and the implications for the state's future.

A Closer Look at Georgia’s Political Landscape Heading into The 2024 Presidential Election

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2024June 7, 2024

A group of conservative Republicans opposed to Donald Trump released a $2 million ad campaign in Georgia and 11 other states Friday urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject the former president’s bid for “absolute immunity” from prosecution.

Anti-Trump Republicans Take Aim at Immunity Claims

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 7, 2024June 7, 2024

Inflation will drive support for former President Donald Trump’s bid to return to the White House, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones predicted Thursday.

Georgia Lieutenant Governor: Here’s How Trump Will Win in 2024

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 6, 2024June 6, 2024

The state Court of Appeals won’t hear former President Donald Trump’s appeal of a lower court ruling in the Georgia election interference case until October, multiple news outlets reported Monday.

Court Date Set in Donald Trump’s Effort to Remove Fani Willis From Election Interference Case

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 3, 2024June 3, 2024

The Gist: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal accident involving a bicyclist that occurred Thursday afternoon.

Bicyclist Found Dead in Backyard of Macon Home

by Thom ChandlerMay 30, 2024May 30, 2024

In the wake of former President Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts, social media in Georgia lit up with a mix of reactions reflecting the state’s partisan divide.

Georgians Respond to Guilty Verdict in Donald Trump Hush Money Trial

by Thom ChandlerMay 30, 2024May 30, 2024

On the first day of early voting in the May primary, the conference room at the back of the Bibb County Board of Elections was packed — spilling into the hall — to hear David Sumrall.

Election Deniers in Georgia Are Now Using AI to Challenge Voter Eligibility

by Grant Blankenship | GA TodayMay 28, 2024May 28, 2024

A former Georgia man charged in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection has admitted to his involvement in the attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump who violently sought to overturn Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election.

Savannah Car Salesman Admits Involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol Attack Before Trial

by Benjamin Payne | GA TodayMay 26, 2024May 26, 2024

With the traditional summer vacation season getting underway, Georgia continues to suffer from a chronic shortage of game wardens to serve its 2 million hunters and 600,000 to 700,000 anglers.

Workforce Shortages Hit Georgia Game Wardens

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 25, 2024May 25, 2024

President Joe Biden challenged more than 400 Morehouse College graduates Sunday to fight for freedom and democracy against the forces of divisiveness threatening America.

What Did Joe Biden Say During His Commencement Speech at Morehouse College?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 19, 2024May 19, 2024

U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Friday outlined a series to steps the postal service is taking to improve service at a regional mail processing center in Palmetto.

Here’s What The Postmaster General is Doing About Mail Delays in Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 17, 2024May 17, 2024