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📜 The Gist: Georgia legislators have introduced the "Restore Confidence in Elections Act," aiming to make hand marked paper ballots the primary voting method.

Your Government

Georgia Lawmakers Want Hand Marked Ballots

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 13, 2024February 13, 2024

The chairman of a state Senate committee formed to investigate allegations swirling around Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ election interference case against Donald Trump vowed Friday to oversee a fair but thorough probe.

Representing You

Will the Georgia Senate Committee Investigating Fani Willis Be Political?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 9, 2024February 9, 2024

Supreme Court Appears to Be Leaning Toward Trump in Colorado Ballot Case

by Quentin Young | States Newsroom and Chase Woodruff | Georgia RecorderFebruary 8, 2024February 8, 2024

Two Georgia brothers have been arrested for assaulting law enforcement officers during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.

Crime

Georgia Brothers Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Attack

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 7, 2024February 7, 2024

But legislative leaders aren’t content with that election reform measure. This year, they’re pushing a series of bills aimed largely at paper ballots responding to election watchdog groups clamoring for more tools to ensure accurate outcomes.

Representing You

Does Georgia Need More Election Reforms?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 4, 2024February 4, 2024

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was involved in a “personal relationship” with the special prosecutor she hired in the election interference case against Donald Trump, Willis disclosed Friday.

Your Government

Fani Willis Admits to Relationship With Special Prosecutor in Fulton Election Case Against Trump

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 3, 2024February 3, 2024

🔍 The Gist: A bill filed in the Georgia Senate proposes amendments to existing laws, potentially impacting the prosecution of offenses similar to those facing Donald Trump in Fulton County, raising concerns about the motive behind the legislation.

Representing You

Could a New Bill in Georgia Be a Get-Out-Of-Jail Free Card for Trump?

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 1, 2024February 1, 2024

The Republican-controlled Georgia Senate voted Friday to investigate allegations that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was involved in an improper relationship with the special prosecutor she hired in the election interference case against Donald Trump.

Representing You

Georgia State Senate to Probe Fani Willis in Trump Election Case

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 2024

Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee has scheduled a Feb. 15 hearing to discuss accusations that District Attorney Fani Willis was involved in a romantic relationship with a special prosecutor she hired to assist with the racketeering and conspiracy case accusing Donald Trump of illegally orchestrating a multi-state attempt to overturn the 2020 election.

Crime

Hearing Date Set for Fani Willis Misconduct Accusations

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024

Democratic state lawmakers are trying to keep former President Donald Trump’s name off of all Georgia ballots.

Representing You

Georgia Lawmakers Want Trump’s Name Off the Ballot

by Donna Lowry | GA TodayJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024

📰 The Gist: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, under scrutiny for allegations of an improper relationship with a special prosecutor in the Trump case, defended her actions and the qualifications of the prosecutor during a church service on January 14, 2024.

Fulton Prosecutor Fani Willis Speaks Out About Allegations of an Improper Relationship

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 14, 2024January 14, 2024

An Athens man is scheduled to be sentenced next month for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Crime

These Are The 22 Georgians Charged in The January 6 Attack

by Orlando Montoya | GPBJanuary 6, 2024January 7, 2024

The Gist: Arthur Ray Hanson II, from Huntsville, Alabama, was indicted on October 25 for allegedly making threats against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Sheriff Patrick Labat. The threats were linked to their roles in the investigation of former President Donald Trump.

Crime

Alabama Man Indicted for Threatening Fulton County Officials Over Trump Investigation

by Thom ChandlerOctober 30, 2023January 7, 2024

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

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

The Gist: William McCall Calhoun Jr., an attorney from Americus, faces 18 months in prison for his role during the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6, 2021.

Crime

60-year-old Georgia man gets 18 months in prison for his role in January 6 attack on the Capitol

by Thom ChandlerAugust 4, 2023January 7, 2024

The Gist: Phillip Crawford, a 47-year-old man from Douglasville, faces multiple charges, including felony offenses, for his involvement in the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol breach.

Crime

Georgia Man Charged With Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers in January 6 Capitol Breach

by Thom ChandlerJuly 14, 2023January 7, 2024

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