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 …
Latest COVID-19 information for metro Atlanta
Metro Atlanta, and all of Georgia, remain under a Public Health State of Emergency through June 30, 2020. Residents are still encouraged to remain home except for essential trips and businesses need …
Georgia Senate backs home delivery of beer, wine and liquor
With the experience of the coronavirus pandemic shutdown fresh in their memory, the Georgia Senate on Tuesday gave overwhelming support to the idea of letting grocery stores, restaurants and liquor …
Senate greenlights COVID protections for Georgia businesses
The Georgia Senate cleared legislation on Tuesday that would shield businesses and health care providers from lawsuits if workers or customers contract COVID-19 at their establishments. House Bill 167 …