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A bill placing new restrictions on protests and the cities where they take place was revived late last week after failing to get a vote in a state Senate committee earlier.

Your Government

Georgia lawmakers want to make protests that block highways a felony

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderMarch 22, 2021September 24, 2023

The Gist: The North Fulton church where the suspect in a series of shootings at metro Atlanta spas was an active member has released a statement harshly condemning the shootings. The church has also started the process of church discipline to revoke his membership in the church.

Georgia spa shooting suspect’s church responds to killings

by Thom ChandlerMarch 21, 2021March 26, 2021

President Joe Biden swung through Atlanta Friday in his first trip to Georgia since winning the 2020 election to show support for the Asian American community after this week’s mass shootings at local spas and to tout the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 federal relief package.

Find out what Joe Biden said in Atlanta on Friday

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 20, 2021September 24, 2023

A road rage incident at a popular Forsyth County shopping center led to a stabbing Friday evening, law enforcement officers say.

Crime

Police: Road rage leads to stabbing at Collection at Forsyth

by Thom ChandlerMarch 20, 2021September 24, 2023

A one-year-old girl who was kidnapped when her mother's SUV was stolen has been found safely.

The One-year-old Girl Kidnapped During a Vehicle Theft Has Been Found

by Thom ChandlerMarch 19, 2021October 10, 2023

Scissors and the alphabet TAXES

Your Government

Georgia lawmakers pass tax cut despite federal penalty

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 19, 2021September 24, 2023

A 1-year-old girl was kidnapped at about 2 a.m. Thursday when the vehicle she was in was stolen.

Crime

Amber Alert: 1-year-old Girl Kidnapped During Vehicle Theft

by Thom ChandlerMarch 18, 2021October 10, 2023

A new wide-ranging measure from Republican state lawmakers with changes to Georgia’s election system abruptly appeared Wednesday just before a scheduled committee hearing, sparking backlash from Democrats and voting-rights advocates about transparency.

Your Government

93-page election bill sparks outcry in Georgia House of Representatives

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 17, 2021March 23, 2021

pistol, weapon, target

Crime

Convicted felon from Milledgeville faces 10 years for illegal firearm possession

by Thom ChandlerMarch 17, 2021September 24, 2023

New: Law enforcement officials say three shootings at metro Atlanta massage parlors do not appear to be racially motivated, but were instead motivated by the suspect's alleged sex addiction.

Crime

Police say Georgia massage parlor shootings were not racially motivated

by Thom ChandlerMarch 17, 2021September 24, 2023

Part of Highway 92 in Woodstock is closed down and lined with police cars due to a shooting in the area.

Crime

Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Woodstock

by Thom ChandlerMarch 16, 2021March 23, 2021

Sad child looking out the window. Toning photo.

DeKalb County wants to talk about your child’s mental health in the pandemic

by Thom ChandlerMarch 16, 2021March 19, 2021

Georgia residents awoke Tuesday morning to cloudy skies and rainfall, but that picture is set to worsen over the next two days as severe storms move into north and central Georgia.

Georgia braces for severe weather Tuesday and Wednesday

by Thom ChandlerMarch 16, 2021March 19, 2021

French bulldog

Georgia By The Numbers

What is Atlanta’s favorite dog breed?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 16, 2021September 24, 2023

The Players: Georgia's Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan appeared on Meet the Press with Chuck Todd to discuss Georgia's controversial election reform bills.

The Public Record

Georgia official says Republicans need leadership, not election reform

by Thom ChandlerMarch 15, 2021March 19, 2021

The suspect in a hostage situation that took place in Tattnall County Sunday was shot and killed by officers from several Georgia law enforcement agencies after police say the hostage broke free.

Crime

Georgia police kill kidnapping suspect after hostage breaks free

by Thom ChandlerMarch 15, 2021March 19, 2021

schoolchildren teaching in school

72.9% of Georgia school districts offer full in-person learning

by The Center SquareMarch 15, 2021March 19, 2021

LOGANVILLE -- The Gwinnett County Police Department is investigating a homicide after two males were shot in a vehicle on Foxberry Run. Officers responded to a report of a shooting just prior to 6 a.m. Saturday morning.

Crime

Police investigate fatal vehicle shooting in Loganville

by Thom ChandlerMarch 14, 2021March 19, 2021