Georgia becomes the first state to release guidelines for film and TV sets to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. No open calls and, for craft services: prepackaged, individual portions only. ( read original story ...)
Ahmaud Arbery Murder: Georgia Investigators Arrest Third Man in Connection to Shooting
Georgia investigators arrested a third man Thursday in connection to the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. William “Roddie” Bryan Jr. was charged with felony murder and criminal attempt to commit false ... ( read original story ...)
Westlake’s Jakiah Leftwich commits to Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech picked up its 10th commitment for the 2021 signing class and its seventh since April 28. Westlake High offensive tackle Jakiah Leftwich announced his commitment Friday, becoming the first ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia state police see no more arrests in murder of black jogger
Georgia police expect no more arrests in the shooting death of a black jogger after taking a third suspect into custody in the racially charged case, which attracted national attention when a video of ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia governor to sign controversial “heartbeat” abortion bill
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is expected to sign one of the most restrictive and controversial anti-abortion laws in the country. The bill makes abortions illegal once a heartbeat is detectable in the ... ( read original story ...)
Pence visits Georgia cafe that reopened despite virus
Vice President Mike Pence traveled to Georgia, where he had lunch with Gov. Brian Kemp at a cafe that reopened despite the coronavirus outbreak ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia is gearing up to resume TV and film production. Here are the guidelines for people on set
Georgia is eager to restart its lucrative TV and film production industry. On Friday it became the first state to release safety guidelines for shooting within the state. ( read original story ...)
Another 813 COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths in Georgia on Friday
Another 813 cases of coronavirus were reported Friday by the Georgia Department of Public Health, bringing the total to 41,218, with 1,785 deaths in the state so far. ( read original story ...)
Opening up doesn’t mean recovery. Georgia proves it.
Steven Rattner, former “car czar” in the Obama administration, writes that “Georgians (and residents of other early opening states) have mostly continued to hunker down. Good news for public health — ... ( read original story ...)
Israel and Gaza ready to escalate attacks
Israel and Gaza say they are ready to escalate their attacks. The latest round of violence between the two is the worst since 2014. At least four Israelis were killed by Gaza rockets Sunday and at ... ( read original story ...)