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Georgia's Kemp signs executive orders extending suspension of gas tax through mid-September

By Emily Bevard | Aug 19, 2022

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has approved a pair of executive orders that extend the time the state will not collect motor fuel taxes from Aug. 18 until Sept. 12.

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'The weaponization of the law needs to stop': Sen. Graham called to testify in Georgia Trump election probe

By Emily Bevard | Aug 18, 2022

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has been ordered to appear before a special grand jury in Atlanta that is probing whether former President Donald Trump and some of his supporters discarded laws while pushing to reverse his 2020 general election loss in Georgia.

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Graham challenges subpoena in Georgia 2020 election grand jury probe

By Emily Bevard | Aug 7, 2022

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is challenging a subpoena to testify before a Georgia special grand jury probing whether former-President Donald Trump and others broke the law by attempting to overturn President Joe Biden’s win in the state.

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'We have had a driver shortage for some time': Fulton County Schools desperate to fill 200 bus driver positions

By Emily Bevard | Aug 3, 2022

Fulton County officials are warning parents to expect delays at the bus stop at the start of the school year due to a shortage of school bus drivers.

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Kemp to testify before Fulton County grand jury investigation into 2020 election interference

By Emily Bevard | Jul 31, 2022

Gov. Brian Kemp is set to appear before the Fulton County grand jury, which is investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others attempted to interfere with the results of the 2020 general election in Georgia.

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Fulton County DA Willis may request Trump appear in front of grand jury in election probe

By Emily Bevard | Jul 23, 2022

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis may request former President Donald Trump appear before the Georgia special grand jury probing whether he and others sought to interfere with the results of the state’s 2020 election, according to a report by Fox 5 Atlanta.

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'It was traumatizing, or culture-shocking, not to have a vehicle': Georgia woman who made it her goal to walk every day for year

By Emily Bevard | Jul 23, 2022

A Palmetto woman is on her way to meeting her goal of walking every day for a year, according to a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.

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Graham fights subpoena in Georgia investigation into 2020 election: 'Senator Graham did not inject himself into Georgia’s electoral process'

By Emily Bevard | Jul 20, 2022

After being subpoenaed in a Georgia special grand jury investigation into allegations of efforts to overturn the state's 2020 presidential election results, Sen. Lindsey Graham has filed a motion to fight his appearance.

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With '200 guns' confiscated, Atlanta airport officials caution travelers against bringing firearms through security

By Emily Bevard | Jul 17, 2022

Just weeks after a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport passenger made it past the checkpoint with what appeared to be a gun in an incident that is still under investigation, officials are warning people not to attempt to carry a gun through security.

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Hawks snag All-Star guard Murray from Spurs

By Emily Bevard | Jul 14, 2022

The Atlanta Hawks have acquired All-Star guard Dejounte Murray in a deal with the San Antonio Spurs.

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Father shoots, kills mother of his child at daycare: 'She was saying, 'No' ... and asking for help'

By Emily Bevard | Jun 23, 2022

A DeKalb County man was charged after allegedly shooting and killing the mother of his child when she picked up the girl from daycare on Wednesday.

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South Fulton council member on mayor's City-issued credit card use: Some 'transactions were of concern'

By Emily Bevard | Jun 20, 2022

An investigation into South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau's City-issued credit card is pending after an audit revealed some "questionable" purchases.

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Jones: Ending open-primary voting in Georgia 'needs to be done and it needs to be done now'

By Emily Bevard | Jun 10, 2022

Following a loss in the state's Republican primary election for Georgia's 10th Congressional District, Vernon Jones is pushing for a law that would forbid open-primary voting in the state.

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Pastner 'excited to have' Franklin, who signs grant-in-aid to join Georgia Tech basketball

By Emily Bevard | Jun 9, 2022

All-Sun Belt Conference forward Ja'von Franklin has signed a grant-in-aid to join the Georgia Tech basketball program and will enroll for the summer term, a recent release on ramblinwreck.com said.

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'We followed the law': Raffensperger called as witness in election probe

By Emily Bevard | Jun 8, 2022

A special grand jury investigation into whether anyone, including former President Donald Trump, should be charged for attempts to influence the results of the 2020 election called Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger as the first subpoenaed witness, according to a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.

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Georgia Democrat on GOP primary vote: 'I feel strongly that our democracy is at risk'

By Emily Bevard | Jun 7, 2022

The hope to block former President Donald Trump-backed candidates from winning in state elections is driving an increasing number of Georgia Democrats to vote in the GOP primaries.

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Georgia Tech catcher Parada ranks among nation's best in almost every offensive category

By Emily Bevard | Jun 6, 2022

Georgia Tech catcher Kevin Parada continues to rack up honors, continuing a sensational sophomore campaign for the team, ranking among the nation’s best in almost every offensive category.

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Two Athens teens shot, hospitalized over 'social media' dispute

By Emily Bevard | May 28, 2022

A pair of Athens teens were shot and sent to the hospital after a fight on social media led to gunfire, Athens County-Clarke Police said Thursday.

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Georgia Tech lands three players on All-ACC Men's Golf Team

By Emily Bevard | May 14, 2022

Georgia Tech’s Christo Lamprecht, Bartley Forrester and Connor Howe have all been tabbed for the All-Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Golf Team, the conference office announced May 11.

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Abrams raises almost $12 million in race for Georgia governor

By Emily Bevard | May 12, 2022

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams' campaign has earned nearly $12 million during the three-month period ending April 30.