An expansion of medical coverage aiming at reducing deaths among mothers of Georgia newborns is headed to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk for his signature or veto. The House …
Georgia Police Hit With $700,000 Excessive Force Lawsuit
A 46-year-old Black man has sued Georgia police officers for “unnecessary and excessive” use of force. According to the Valdosta Daily Times, Antonio Arnelo Smith filed the lawsuit in federal court …
Months after Ahmaud Arbery’s death, Georgia governor plans to sign hate crimes bill
“My family thanks everyone for not letting my son’s death be in vain,” Arbery’s mother said in a statement. The governor of Georgia plans to sign a hate crimes bill after the Legislature voted to …
With more in hospital, Kemp says Georgia gaining on COVID-19
Gov. Brian Kemp said Wednesday that Georgia “continues to make solid progress in the fight against COVID-19” even as the number of people hospitalized with the respiratory …
Georgia shifts 80 overflow beds southward amid rural virus outbreaks
The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency said Wednesday that it will move beds out of the little-used temporary facility at the Georgia World Congress Center …
Three suspects indicted on murder charges in death of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia
The three suspects in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery were officially indicted by a Georgia grand jury on murder charges, the district attorney in Cobb County announced Wednesday. Gregory McMichael, 64, …
Georgia measure would stop officials mailing ballot requests
Republicans controlling a Georgia House committee approved legislation Wednesday that would prevent election officials from proactively sending mail ballot request forms to …
Georgia legislature passes bipartisan hate crimes bill
Calls for a law surrounding hate crimes in Georgia were renewed in the wake of the death of Ahmaud Arbery. The south Georgia man, who was Black, was shot and killed while jogging …
Man sues Georgia police for excessive use of force after wrongfully arresting him
A Black man has sued a police department in Georgia for “unnecessary and excessive” use of force in a detainment from February. Antonio Arnelo Smith, 47, filed a federal suit Friday alleging Valdosta, …
Georgia Fire Dept. Employee Suspended for Post About Protesters Immigration Status
A Georgia fire department employee was suspended without pay Monday after a post was made from his social media account referencing the immigration status of George Floyd protesters. Investigators …