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Recent News About State of Georgia
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Bond denied for man accused of fatally shooting 'ambitious' Tire Plus employee
Bond was recently denied for a man accused of killing a Tires Plus employee on New Year’s Eve, after telling police he shot the victim because he thought he was attempting to steal his vehicle.
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'Drug dealers will be held responsible for their actions': South Fulton police arrest two men in major drug operation
Two men have been charged for their role in a major drug operation following a year-long probe into illegal drug activity in South Fulton, Georgia.
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'Gunna and the entire Good team were looking forward to brightening the holidays of the 1,000 families that registered': Walmart cancels holiday giveaway set to be hosted by rapper Gunna
Walmart has canceled a holiday giveaway set to be hosted by YSL rapper Gunna, who recently accepted a plea deal on RICO Act related charges, according to a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.
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'Our suspicion was heightened that foul play was involved due to the acceleration of the fire': Mother charged with murder of daughter in Thanksgiving fire
An East Point mother is facing charges after confessing to murdering her daughter and attempting to kill the girl's 4-year-old twin in an apartment fire that broke out just hours before Thanksgiving Day, according to a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.
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'It was unequivocally unconstitutional': Fulton County Superior judge overturns state's six week abortion ban
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney has overturned the state's ban on abortion starting around six weeks into a pregnancy, ruling it as a violation of the U.S. Constitution and Supreme Court precedent when enacted, according to a report by FOX 5 Atlanta.
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Sandy Springs Police Department sergeant: 'We're trying to combat' catalytic converter thefts
The Sandy Springs Police Department recently announced that it has partnered with three local businesses to reduce local catalytic converter thefts.
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Falcons' general manager on Ridley trade: 'This move is the best decision to make at this time'
Suspended Atlanta Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley has been traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars in a move that will bring the Falcons anywhere from a second to a sixth-round draft pick, according to a report by Fox 5 Atlanta.
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'Thank God everyone survived and they are now healing': Fulton County woman sentenced to jail, house arrest for dog attack
The Fulton County Office of the Solicitor General recently announced that Charlotte Landy has been sentenced to serve eight years, including a year in prison and three years of house arrest after being found guilty of eight counts of reckless conduct for a 2011 incident in which her dogs attacked and mauled two young boys.
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'One in five active voters have already gotten their vote in': Georgia sees record early voting
The state of Georgia is on course for a record voting election season as the state enters the final week of early in-person voting with more than 1.6 million voters already having casted ballots.
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Lambiase on Georgia abortion case: 'They either have to forcibly remain pregnant or find a way to get out of state'
A trial in a case set to determine if the state can legally continue to ban abortion as early as six weeks into pregnancy has begun in an Atlanta courtroom this week.
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'Drivers are very hard to come by': Fulton County schools pilot technology allowing bus drivers to request green lights
A new technology aimed to allow bus drivers to request green lights at traffic signals is poised to debut at the Fulton County School System, becoming the first in the country to do so, according to a report by FOX 5 Atlanta.
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Judge denies bond for rap star Gunna: 'our culture is on trial'
An Atlanta judge has again denied bond for local rap star Gunna on gang-related charges, meaning he will remain behind bars for the foreseeable future.
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Trump stands by Walker amid abortion controversy: 'Walker is being slandered'
Former president Donald Trump is standing by GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker amid controversy over recent reports that he paid an ex-girlfriend to have an abortion, despite his strong pro-life political stance.
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Georgia's Walker pitches unity in Senate campaign: 'I don't care what color you are'
Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R-GA) is now pitching himself as someone who can bring all people of the state and country together, despite insisting that "wokeness" on race, transgender rights and other issues "threatens U.S. power."
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'We know there are many others who need help': Atlanta Braves raise funds to benefit Hurricane Ian victims
The Atlanta Braves Foundation raised money Oct. 1 and 2 through a 50/50 raffle to benefit victims of Hurricane Ian in Florida, where a massive cleanup effort is underway in the wake of the destruction caused by the storm.
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Georgia collects $4 billion in individual income tax revenue in Q3 2022
Georgia collected $4 billion in individual income taxes during the third quarter of 2022.
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Georgia Board of Regents terminates '215 degree programs and certifications'
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents has approved the termination of 215 degree programs and certifications.
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Mother of two students in altercation with Morgan County school bus driver reacts: 'You're supposed to be protecting him'
A Morgan County school bus driver is under investigation after being captured on video getting physical with two students on his bus route.
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Suspect on the run after shooting coworker in fight at 'Real Housewive's' restaurant
After a shooting left a co-worker with a gunshot wound to the arm, an employee working at "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kandi Burruss’ restaurant is on the run, according to a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.
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Atlanta police Chief Meadows: 'Dangerous drugs such as these have no place in our community'
Law enforcement officials seized thousands of pills and hundreds of grams of methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine during a search of a South Fulton home earlier this month.